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Ivory Coast cocoa authority moves to ease tensions with farmers over unsold beans

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After protests last week by cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast, the country's Coffee and Cocoa Council is sending a delegation to M'Batto try to calm the situation.

Africa: Guinea President, Ivorian PM Jet in for Africa CEO Forum

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[New Times] President of Guinea, Mamadi Doumbouya, and Prime Minister and Head of Government of Côte d'Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé, arrived in Kigali on May 12 ahead of the Africa CEO Forum due on May 14-15.

East Africa: EAC Court Blocks Tanzania From Taxing Kenyan Matches

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The East African Court of Justice has temporarily stopped Tanzania from collecting an excise duty on Kenyan-made safety matches, in a case that raises fresh questions over trade rules within the East African Community.

Liberia: Guinea 'Beats War Drum' Over Border Dispute With Liberia

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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Guinea's representative to the ECOWAS Parliament, Dr. Dansa Kourouma--also Speaker of Guinea's National Transitional Council, has struck a combative tone at the regional body, declaring that Guinea will "protect" the disputed Solumba border area, which Liberia says lies within its territory.

Africa: Africa Eyes Shared Prosperity

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[Daily News] Nairobi -- TANZANIA has urged African countries to harness their abundant natural resources to build a strong and resilient continental economy, while advocating for global multilateralism that upholds mutual partnerships and sovereign equality.

Iran feels economic strain as Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen

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Fallout from the strikes – alongside a monthslong internet cut imposed by the government – is spurring mass job losses and business closures.

Somalia: A Return to Dictatorship Amid Tensions Pushing the Country to the Brink

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[Nile Post] On May 6, the Somali National News Agency reported that 13 members of what it described as the Khawarij militias, including senior commanders, were killed in a planned military operation carried out by the national army in cooperation with local resistance forces in the Mudug region.

South Africa: Who Is Funding Anti-Migrant Protests in SA? - Zimbabwean International Relations Expert Urges Probe Into Organisers

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[New Zimbabwe] The South African government must investigate who is driving and funding ongoing protests targeting illegal foreign nationals, as well as the broader agenda behind the demonstrations, says Zimbabwean political analyst and international relations expert Gideon Chitanga.

Zimbabwe: Former Minister Mzembi Acquitted of Abuse of Office Charges

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[New Zimbabwe] Former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi has been acquitted on charges of abusing his office after the High Court ruled that the State failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo dies at 40, industry mourns

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Nigerian actor Alexx Ekubo has died at the age of 40, according to colleagues and close associates who confirmed the news on Tuesday.

Nigerian film star Alex Ekubo dies aged 40

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The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

Pacific island nation of Nauru proposes name change in break from colonial past

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Pacific island Nauru said it will hold a referendum to change its official name, described as a colonial relic from a time when "foreign tongues" mangled the native language.

Ghana to repatriate hundreds of citizens from South Africa

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The decision follows the recent wave of protests against foreign nationals in several cities across the country.

Namibia: Namwater Threatens to Cut Water Supply to Ruacana

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[Namibian] National water utility NamWater has threatened to disconnect water supply to Ruacana Town Council over an outstanding debt of more than N$14 million.

Uganda: Memes, Shutdowns and Museveni's Seventh Term

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[Independent (Kampala)] Special Report -- As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, 81, was sworn in on May 12 for a seventh straight term in office, Uganda marked another formal milestone in a presidency that has now spanned nearly four decades. The inauguration at Kololo Independence Grounds followed the Jan. 15 general election in which official results from the Electoral Commission declared Museveni the winner with 71.65% of the vote, ahead of the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, who polled 24%.

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Introduces Drug Integrity Tests for Secondary, University Students

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[Premium Times] Under the new policy, students seeking admission into secondary and tertiary institutions will be required to undergo drug tests.

South Africa: Six in Ten Young South Africans Have No Job and It Is Getting Worse

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[Scrolla] Stats SA says 8.1 million South Africans are officially unemployed, with the economy shedding 345,000 jobs between January and March 2026 alone. Young people between 15 and 24 face a 60.9% unemployment rate, while the broader unemployment rate including discouraged jobseekers sits at 43.7%.

South Africa: Ghana to Evacuate 300 From South Africa Over Anti-Immigrant Protests

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[Capital FM] Ghana says it will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following a recent wave of protests against foreign nationals.

A Joint Growth And Resilience Agenda For Africa And Europe Could Double Bilateral Trade To $1 Trillion Over The Next Decade

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Resilience Agenda For Africa And Europe: As the global economy undergoes a fundamental shift toward a multipolar landscape, a recent report from Boston

Yamal waves Palestinian flag as Barcelona coach Flick defends choice

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Barcelona's Yamine Lamal has come under sharp criticism for waving a Palestinian flag during the road show celebration, winning the La Liga title.

South Africa: South African DJ, Publicist and Designer Maria McCloy, Dies

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[allAfrica] South Africa has lost one of its most vibrant media and creative figures, Maria McCloy. She was 50.

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