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Sudan: Us Congress Pushes RSF Terror Designation

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[Ayin Network] A US Congress-led bipartisan bill recognising genocide in Darfur and calling for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to be designated a terrorist organisation has opened debate over humanitarian access, regional politics, and the future of Sudan's war.

India faces extreme heat as dead fish wash up in New Delhi

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India’s severe heatwave is affecting both people and wildlife in New Delhi. Hundreds of dead fish were removed from Sanjay Lake on Friday as temperatures remained far above seasonal averages.

CAR's President Touadéra appoints new government

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The president of Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera has appointed a new government, one month after taking office for a third time.

Kenya: Public Transport Federation Ends Fuel Strike Following State House Talks

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS), including the Matatu Owners Association, on Friday called off the nationwide fuel strike following a high-level meeting with President William Ruto at State House Mombasa.

South Africa: They Ran From the Buses, Turns Out Most of Them Had Nothing to Hide

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[Scrolla] eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba confirmed that just one person was arrested after authorities checked nearly 460 foreign nationals at the Diakonia Centre in Durban. Home Affairs KwaZulu-Natal manager Cyril Mncwabe said of the two without valid documents, one had a rejected permit application and the other carried a fraudulent permit.

Uganda: Katonga Reconstruction Enters Final Stretch As Asphalt Works Begin On Kampala-Masaka Highway

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[Nile Post] Motorists using the busy Kampala-Masaka Highway are being urged to prepare for temporary traffic delays after the Ministry of Works and Transport announced the start of asphalt-laying works on the new Katonga bridge road approaches, signalling that the long-awaited reconstruction project is entering its final stages.

Congo-Kinshasa: As Ebola Resurfaces in DR Congo, So Do Critical Questions About How to Respond

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[The New Humanitarian] Bunia & Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo -- "It's going to be a real race against time."

Can AI beats beat the official World Cup song?

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Football supporters and online creators are using artificial intelligence to produce viral World Cup anthems, reshaping fan culture and sparking debate over music rights and authenticity.

Nigeria: Court Gives Defecting Politicians Lifeline Ahead of 2027 Polls

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[Leadership] Politicians seeking to defect ahead of the 2027 general elections may now have a wider window to switch parties following a Federal High Court ruling that extended the deadline for political parties to submit their membership registers to September 2026.

Ebola: Calm returns after mob burns treatment centre in DR Congo

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The arson attack in Rwampara reflects the challenges of health workers trying to curb a rare Ebola virus by using stringent measures that might clash with local customs, such as burial rites

Chadian former PM Succès Masra to remain in prison after court rejects appeal

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Chadian opposition leader Succes Masra will remain in jail after the supreme court rejected his appeal on Thursday, one of his lawyers told AFP.

Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears

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The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.

Congo-Kinshasa: Violence Erupts at Ebola Hospital in DR Congo Over Burial Row

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[allAfrica] An angry crowd attacked and partially burned sections of Rwampara General Hospital in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Kenya: Ruto Promises Urgent Minimum Fare Rules for Ride-Hailing Taxis Amid Fuel Crisis

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22-President William Ruto has pledged urgent implementation of minimum fare regulations for digital taxis operating under ride-hailing applications as the government moves to cushion transport operators from the ongoing fuel crisis.

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 22, 2026

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Russian strike on Sumy injures six as mass drone attack hits Ukraine

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Ukraine said six people, including a child, were injured after a Russian strike hit Sumy on Thursday. Firefighters spent hours tackling flames in residential and industrial areas damaged in the attack.

South Africa: No Golf, but Roelf Meyer, SA's New Ambassador to US, Will Walk the Course

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[Daily Maverick] The most pressing issue for South Africa is improving trade relations between Pretoria and Washington, says new SA ambassador to the US, Roelf Meyer.

Zimbabwe: Police Launch Nationwide Blitz Against Carrying Knives, Machetes in Public As Violent Crimes Surge

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[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified a nationwide crackdown against carrying knives and machetes in public spaces in a bid to curb rising cases of violent crimes.

Mozambique: Mozambique Defence Minister Visits Rwandan Forces in Cabo Delgado

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[New Times] Mozambique's Minister of Defence, Cristóvão Artur Chume, on Thursday, May 21, visited the Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) deployed in his country's northern province of Cabo Delgado.

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Renewed Repression, Impunity Top Rights Concerns

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[HRW] Kinshasa -- Visiting Human Rights Watch Head Presses Senior Officials to Change Course

Turkey welcomes 422 Gaza flotilla activists after Israel detention

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422 Gaza flotilla activists landed in Istanbul on Thursday after being deported by Israel. Several alleged physical abuse and torture following the interception of their aid convoy.

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