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A ceasefire between Iran and the United States seemed to be holding on Tuesday in spite of missile and drone attacks against vessels and an emirati port on Monday
Some experts say the situation around the vital oil chokepoint remains uncertain, with Iran continuing to signal its intent to target ships that do not use with its preferred transit route.
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The Chief Regulatory Officer of Airtel Africa and Chair of GSMA Africa’s Policy Group, Mr. Daddy Mukadi, has called on African governments to
DRC Investment Forum: The number is so large it stops sounding real. One hundred thousand megawatts of hydropower potential (roughly 13% of the world's
The legislation criminalises actions deemed to promote “the interests of a foreigner against those of Uganda” and labels individuals or groups receiving foreign funding as “agents of foreigners.” Those convicted under the law could face prison sentences of up to 20 years.
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Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City.
Ghanaian Artist Dott: Made from Textile Waste, this ambitious artifact serves as a powerful cultural response to the global crisis of textile pollution In
Engen, South Africa’s leading fuel and solutions partner, is proud to once again partner with Grain SA to sponsor NAMPO Harvest Day, taking place from
Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk.
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[Premium Times] The defendant narrated his encounter with the alleged mastermind of the failed coup plot.
[Nile Post] The Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF) has raised concern over what it describes as exclusion from consultations surrounding the rollout of electric buses in Kampala, calling for greater inclusion in ongoing transport reforms led by the city authorities.
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi government says it has received more than 200 desperate calls from Malawians living in South Africa, begging to be brought back home after a new wave of xenophobic violence.
[Premium Times] Although crude oil producers offered more volumes than allocated under Nigeria's Domestic Crude Supply Obligation in the first quarter of 2026, only 28.5 million barrels were eventually delivered to local refineries, amid persistent supply challenges linked largely to pricing disputes.
[Premium Times] "During this period, eligible citizens who have attained the age of 18, as well as those who were unable to register during the earlier phases, should seize this opportunity to do so," the statement said.
[The Point] The Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources has intensified a nationwide campaign against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, arresting sellers and seizing banned nets across the country.
[GroundUp] Older people often do not know their rights, Ilitha Labantu meeting told
[GroundUp] It'll be "a space that celebrates African memory, identity and creative expression" says library boss
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has removed Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo from his post.
[HRW] Publish Commission Report, Ensure Accountability
[Nile Post] Tuesday, May 12, has been declared a public holiday to mark the swearing-in of President-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, following his victory in the January 15 presidential elections.
