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Zimbabwe: Tax Amnesty Warning As Deadline Looms for Zimbabweans

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[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has urged taxpayers to act quickly and take advantage of a limited-time voluntary disclosure programme before a 30 June 2026 deadline.

Nigeria: 12 of 416 Ngoshe Captives Escape From Boko Haram Terrorists

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[Leadership] Twelve of the 416 residents abducted from Ngoshe in Gwoza local government area have escaped Boko Haram captivity, security sources confirmed.

Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Leads As 518 People Reportedly Dead During Oct 29 Unrest

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Independent Commission of Inquiry into breach of peace during and a few days after the October 29th, 2025 General Election has revealed that a total of 518 people were killed during violence linked to the General Election, with men accounting for the overwhelming majority of victims.

Tanzania: Chande Commission Links Oct 29 Violence to Deep-Rooted Grievances, Political Incitement

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FINDINGS from the commission of inquiry into the October 29 unrest were formally presented at State House in Dar es Salaam, with Commission Chair Judge Chande outlining a mix of long-standing structural issues and immediate triggers that culminated in the violence.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Targets Wheat Surplus in 2026 Amid Farmer Concerns Over Costs and Payments

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[263Chat] Zimbabwe has set an ambitious wheat production target for 2026, aiming to surpass national demand, but farmers warn that persistent cost pressures and delayed payments could undermine progress.

DRC: first eurobond draws massive demand [Business Africa]

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has made a remarkable entry into international financial markets. The country raised $1.25 billion in its first Eurobond issuance, with investor demand nearly four times greater than the amount sought.

Rick Brim: Creativity that connects

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In a world of ignored ads, Rick Brim explores how bold, simple ideas rooted in human emotion can cut through noise and truly connect.

Algeria eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Algeria as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the 10th country in WHO’s

Various Activities by Diaspora Eritrean Communities

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Eritrean communities in Switzerland, Sweden, the US, and Qatar have conducted various activities focusing on their attachment to their homeland. Read more

Uganda: Parliament Passes Reforms to Professionalise Teaching Sector

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Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, marking a significant legislative shift aimed at professionalising and regulating the country’s

Sierra Leone Signs Offshore Petroleum License with Marginal Energy

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The Government of Sierra Leone has signed a new offshore petroleum license agreement with Nigerian-based independent energy company Marginal Energy, advancing

New strategic partnership in the Arab States region to enhance access to green finance for small and medium-sized enterprises

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has signed a Joint Statement of Intent with the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector

Industry leaders meet to discuss impact of compliance pressures on HR priorities in South Africa

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 23rd, 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Business leaders, HR professionals and technology experts gathered in Johannesburg

Kenya and France pave the way for future-oriented partnerships for innovation and growth ahead of the Africa Forward Summit 2026

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 23 April 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Kenya and France have signalled a new wave of high-impact strategic partnerships across Africa,

Artists transform Rabat into open-air gallery in street art festival

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Buildings across Morocco’s capital have turned into massive canvases for the 11th "JIDAR Rabat Street Art Festival," bringing together artists from around the globe.

South Africa suspends police chief over corruption case

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday suspended the national police chief implicated in a $20 million health tender scandal that has rocked the country and drawn in other officers.

Benin confirms Wadagni's presidential vote win

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Benin's finance minister Romuald Wadagni was officially confirmed to have won the west African country's presidential election, according to final results on Thursday.

New mega-bridge in Lesotho to double water exports to South Africa

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Every time someone in Johannesburg drinks a glass of water, there is a 60% chance it comes from neighbouring Lesotho. Now, a newly built bridge will help the tiny mountain kingdom nearly double those exports.

Pope Leo departs Equatorial Guinea after wrapping up his 11-day trip to Africa

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Pope Leo XIV on Thursday held an open-air mass in Equatorial Guinea in front of tens of thousands of followers, wrapping up his first major international tour that began with harsh criticism of his stance on Iran from US President Donald Trump.

South Africa court halts return of ex-Zambian president's remains, again

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A South African court has blocked the repatriation of the remains of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, halting fresh plans for a state funeral and deepening a dispute that has dragged on for nearly 10 months.

Abidjan’s young people wage war on trash

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In a working-class neighbourhood of Abidjan, a small group of young volunteers armed with shovels and rakes is scrubbing rubbish-clogged drains. Their message: “Our streets are not rubbish bins.”

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