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The son of a Guinean opposition video blogger as well as an opposition member have been kidnapped, AFP learned Thursday from their respective family and political circles, the latest in a string of disappearances connected to government critics.

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[Liberian Observer] Paris -- Liberia and France have officially moved to strengthen youth empowerment and sports development through the launch of a new Youth and Sports Exchange Initiative, marking a major outcome of high-level bilateral discussions between the two countries in Paris.

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Residents return to Sudan's Tuti Island, where fishing boats move along the Nile and damaged homes stand beside fields and old neighbourhoods after months of war and displacement

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[Leadership] The manufacturing sector's contribution to tax revenue collections in Nigeria maintained an upward trend in 2025, contributing a total of N1.17 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT), an increase of 45.61 per cent over the N803.53 billion in 2024.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than 2,000 delegates from over 50 countries have convened this past week at the United Nations Office at Nairobi for the World Health Summit Regional Meeting. The gathering sought to reimagine African health systems and advance integrated, inclusive, and sustainable solutions across the continent. At the heart of these deliberations lies an urgent and long-overdue question: how can Africa build health systems capable of sustaining a continent in transformation?

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Safaricom has increased Home Fibre internet speeds by up to 2.5 times across all packages at no extra cost to customers.

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[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Football Association Independent Electoral Committee has drawn a firm line under its integrity rules, disqualifying businessman Cassell A. Kuoh from contesting in the 2026 Elective Congress--an outcome that underscores the growing weight of governance standards in Liberian football.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced a 12 per cent increase in general wages and a 15 percent rise in agricultural wages in a move aimed at cushioning workers against the raising cost of living.

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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will return from injury in time for a proper farewell, but he won't be ready for Sunday's game at Manchester United.

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Kenya will temporarily waive fuel quality standards in response to shortages due to the war in the Middle East.

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The 'Badr 2026 tactical manoeuvres' in the Sinai Peninsula featured army units, special forces, fighter jets, and tanks.

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Kenya has temporarily waived fuel quality standards in response to shortages due to the war in the Middle East.

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The 'Badr 2026 tactical manoeuvres' in the Sinai Peninsula featured army units, special forces, fighter jets, and tanks.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has stepped up pressure on President William Ruto to fast-track the ratification of key international labour conventions, warning that continued delays are weakening worker protections and undermining government pledges.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to move swiftly to curb what he described as escalating premature political rallies.

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The joint anti-jihadist force of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali carried out "intense air campaigns" in Malian territory following attacks by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists, the government of Niger said late Thursday.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers' Day on 1 May 2026.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Electoral Commission of South Africa has welcomed the announcement of the date for the country's upcoming Local Government Elections, describing it as a key milestone in preparations for the polls.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has marked Workers' Day by paying tribute to South Africa's workforce, while welcoming its new Commissioner, Dr Johnstone Makhubu.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has outlined government's plans to expand economic opportunities, particularly for young people, as South Africa marks International Workers' Day.