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Pix of the Day, 4 May 2026

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[The Conversation Africa] Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. At least one other passenger is in intensive care in South Africa.

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Simmering tensions between Senegal's president and firebrand prime minister, a dynamic duo that has seemingly soured, came to a head late Saturday with the president's suggestion their party was bigger than any one man.

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For the first time, Audubon Zoo in New Orleans welcomed three Hartmann’s mountain zebras last week. This species is rarely seen in human care as there are just 80 of these zebras across 20 facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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[Namibian] As we celebrate Workers' Day, we salute the resilient men and women who serve as the backbone of the Namibian economy.

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[263Chat] Four artisanal miners have died after a mine shaft collapsed at Sabi Vlei Mine in the Mazvihwa area of Zvishavane, officials say.

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[Namibian] Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey /Uirab says the country has sufficient fuel capacity to bridge short-term supply constraints.

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[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services urges the 83 048 beneficiaries covered under the Namibia Health Plan (NHP) medical aid to access dental care at public health facilities.

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[allAfrica] In the modern world, airports are more than transit points. They are emotional crossroads -- where hope, anxiety, loss, and opportunity intersect in real time. Every day, millions of passengers move through these spaces, carrying not just luggage, but stories.

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Looking to the past for solutions, Kathryn Larsen revives eelgrass as a sustainable building material, merging ancient techniques with modern design.

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There's still more than a month to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America. But in the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu — a global trade hub for small commodities — merchants are already seeing a surge in demand for tournament merchandise.

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The move echoes the monarch’s own path to leadership. In 1985, the late King Hassan II appointed Mohammed VI — then crown prince — to a similar role, giving him early exposure to military command and decision-making processes.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's proposed Finance Bill 2026 could sharply increase operating costs for Kenya Airways (KQ) while significantly expanding the country's tax reach into digital payments, software, and card transaction ecosystems.

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[Leadership] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is set to visit the United States of America to draw global attention to Nigeria's worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and governance concerns.

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[Leadership] Nigeria's opposition landscape witnessed a fresh shake-up on Sunday as former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, formally exited the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), intensifying permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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South Africa’s health ministry confirmed that one of the infected patients, now in intensive care in Johannesburg, tested positive for hantavirus — a rare but potentially deadly disease typically spread through contact with infected rodents.

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A new report from the Milken Institute argues that artificial intelligence and targeted manufacturing innovation are essential to unlocking Africa’s

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- After a baton scare on May 2 at the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26, Botswana men's 4x400m relay team has made a bold statement of dominance of the event by adding the second World Relays title in their cabinet.

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For one South African barista, this is more than the source of a cup he has served hundreds of times. It is a place shaped by what coffee can carry. Read more

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[Premium Times] The terrorists wanted to take over the town while trading activities were ongoing in the popular weekly market.

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- The European Union has assured the Tanzanian government of its continued commitment to implementing the €92.7 million (about 265bn/-) four-year Green and Smart Cities (SASA) programme (2022-2026), despite challenges recently raised by implementing partners.