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Pope Leo XIV visits Cameroon as Biya faces unrest and separatist war

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Arriving in Yaoundé on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV pressed Cameroon’s leaders to address corruption, setting the tone for a high-stakes visit.

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 16, 2026

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Nigeria: Flood Warnings As Govt Issues Urgent Alert To 33 States

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[Daily Trust] State governments across Nigeria have intensified preventive measures following the Federal Government's release of the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO), which predicts widespread flooding in several parts of the country.

Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war

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Fire at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery, which supplies 10% of Australia’s fuel, sparks supply fears as Iran war keeps global prices elevated.

Nigeria: Atiku Signals Last Presidential Run, Asserts Northern Political Dominance

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[Premium Times] Atiku also commits to respecting the outcome of the ADC primary, including stepping aside for rivals like Peter Obi.

Kenya hikes fuel prices as supply tightens

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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) blamed a surge in imported fuel costs for the hikes

Kenya: Chinese Ant Smuggler Sentenced to a Year in Jail by Kenyan Court

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[allAfrica] A Chinese national, Zhang Kequn, has been sentenced to a year in prison for attempting to smuggle thousands of live queen garden ants out of Kenya.

Ukraine: Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro leave 12 dead

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Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro killed at least 12 people, including a child, as fighting and failed ceasefire efforts drag on in mid-April.

Kenya: MPs Clear Mediheal of Organ Trafficking Claims

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[Capital FM] In a report tabled before the National Assembly of Kenya on Wednesday, the Departmental Committee on Health found no evidence of malpractice or ethical violations linked to the hospital.

Nigeria: Govt Drops Terrorism Charge Against Ex-Justice Minister Malami

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[Vanguard] The Federal Government, on Wednesday, withdrew the terrorism financing charge it filed against the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, and his son, Abdulaziz.

South Africa: Table Mountain Eyes Sixth Title at World Travel Awards - South African News Briefs - April 16, 2026

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Somalia: Israel Appoints First Ambassador to Somaliland After Recognition

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[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Israel has appointed its first ambassador to the Republic of Somaliland, marking a significant step in deepening diplomatic ties four months after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.

Uganda: Govt Tables Sovereignty Bill With 20-Year Jail Terms, Multi-Billion Fines

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[Nile Post] Government has tabled the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 before Parliament, proposing sweeping restrictions on foreign influence, including heavy fines, long prison terms, and tighter control over foreign funding.

Nigeria: TIME100 - Dangote, Trump, XI, Others Make 2026 Global Influential List

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[Premium Times] Mr Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, is the only Nigerian on the 2026 list and is featured in the "Titans" category.

Nigeria: Lassa Fever Fatality Rate Rises in Nigeria As Cases Fall

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[Premium Times] It said the Case Fatality Rate increased to 24.8 per cent, compared to 18.8 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025, indicating worsening outcomes despite fewer infections.

South Africa: Anti-Immigrant Protesters Harass People in Durban

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[GroundUp] Shopkeeper alleges protesters stabbed his brother

Rwanda: Defence Minister Warns Against Violence Targeting Genocide Survivors

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[New Times] The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, has issued a stern warning against acts of violence targeting survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Kenya: Mediheal Cleared of Organ Trafficking Claims As MPs Call for Transplant Reforms

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A parliamentary committee has cleared Mediheal Group of Hospitals of allegations of organ trafficking, bringing to a close month of scrutiny over kidney transplant procedures at its Eldoret facility.

Nigeria drops terrorism charges against ex-justice minister: lawyer

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Nigerian authorities have withdrawn terrorism financing charges against former justice minister Abubakar Malami, his lawyer said on Wednesday

Mozambique: Interns Promise to End Strike If Government Pays Their Allowances

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[AIM] Maputo -- The medical interns from UNIZAMBEZE University, in the central city of Beira, who have been demonstrating in front of the Health Ministry building, in Maputo, have promised to stop their strike only if the government pays their allowances, which have not been paid for the past 10 months.

Zimbabwe: UK-Based Zimbabweans to Protest Mnangagwa's Constitutional Amendment Bill On Independence Day

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[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabweans based in the United Kingdom (UK) are planning a protest against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 on Independence Day in London.

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