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Kenya: Kenya's Mobile Money Users Hit 51.4mn

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's mobile money subscriptions rose sharply to 51.4 million in 2025, reflecting growing adoption of digital financial services.

Malawi: Unions Demand Salary Hike for Public Servants, Slams Govt for 'Token' Increase

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[Nyasa Times] The newly formed Federation of Civil Service Unions (FOCSU) has demanded a major overhaul of salaries and allowances for civil servants, rejecting the government's recent 10-20 percent pay increase as inadequate and unlawfully imposed without consultation.

Kenya: Sonko Cleared of Money Laundering, Put On Defence Over Tender Fraud Charges

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Nairobi court has acquitted former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko of money laundering charges, ruling that the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence to sustain the accusation.

Kenya: Kitui Senator Seeks Answers As Killings Spark Security Outcry

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua has called for urgent government action following a horrific spate of deadly bandit attacks in Kitui County that have left at least eight people dead.

Record-breaking marathoner Sawe receive hero's welcome in Kenya

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Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome on Wednesday when he returned to Nairobi after his record-breaking win at the London Marathon.

Record-breaking marathoner Sawe receive hero's welcome in Nairobi

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Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome on Wednesday when he returned to Nairobi after his record-breaking win at the London Marathon.

Immunisation Is Still Our Strongest Shield

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This year’s theme, “For every generation, vaccines work,” could not be more timely for Kenya and Africa. Immunisation remains one of the

South Sudan: 'There Is No Food' - Multiple Crises Push South Sudan Deeper Into Hunger

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[WFP] As conflict, flooding, displacement and economic shocks converge, millions of people across South Sudan are facing emergency levels of hunger. The World Food Programme is racing to deliver food and nutrition assistance in hard-to-reach areas, but access and funding constraints threaten to leave families without support.

Republic of Congo president holds talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin

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Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of Republic of Congo, at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday.

Meta in row after workers in Kenya who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs

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Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

Libya, Algeria, Tunisia sign agreement to share Sahara aquifer water

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The mechanism is also intended to prevent pollution and overexploitation of the water, with management and monitoring to be carried out jointly by the three countries.

US reaffirms support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

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US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau reiterated Washington's support for Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in Rabat, urging a "swift" resolution to a conflict that has been ongoing since 1975.

South Africa court orders deportation of Mugabe's son in shooting case

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Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe, has been given a deportation order after admitting to being in South Africa illegally. He had been in custody since mid February due to involvment in a shooting.

Africa: Africa's Integration Moment - From Rhetoric to Reality

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[allAfrica] Africa's long-articulated dream of integration is slowly edging from rhetoric toward reality--but not fast enough. At the heart of this ambition lies the African Continental Free Trade Area, a flagship initiative of the African Union aimed at creating a single market for goods and services across the continent. If fully implemented, it promises to reshape Africa's economic landscape--unlocking intra-African trade, boosting industrialisation, and enabling the freer movement of people,

Stateless At Home: Kenyan Somalis Struggle To Reclaim Citizenship From Refugee Records

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Just like Amina, thousands of Kenyan Somalis were taken into the refugee camp as children without their consent, and today they are trapped in a painful

In 2026, Self-Service Is Redefining Telco Customer Experience

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By Warren Alberts, Chief Executive Officer at VAS-X Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

‘Now I believe in myself,’ Yomif Kejelcha on his sub-2-hour marathon and coming second in London

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Yomif Kejelcha spoke with Euronews Health after breaking the two-hour record in his marathon debut and finishing second.

Beyond Capital: Why Execution Will Define Africa’s Growth In A Changing Global Landscape

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For years, the dominant narrative around Africa’s growth has centered on investment: how much is needed, where it will come from, and which sectors will

FINAS 2026 Summit Sets The Stage For Action On Financing Africa’s Food Systems

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Speaking during the official media launch of FINAS 2026 Summit, Dr. Paul Ronoh, Principal Secretary, State Department of Agriculture, noted that the summit

The Little-Known Role Of Veterinarians In Supporting South Africa’s Economy

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This World Veterinary Day on 25 April, global animal health company - Zoetis - celebrates some of the crucial ways that veterinarians support the local

Cornerstone Institute Marked Freedom Day By Championing Education As The Pathway To Economic Freedom

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As South Africa commemorates Freedom Day, Cornerstone Institute is calling on the nation to broaden its interpretation of freedom beyond political rights to

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