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Namibia: Roads Authority Increases Vehicle Licence Fees By 10 Percent

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[Namibian] The Roads Authority (RA) has implemented adjustments to road user charges, under which vehicle licence fees will increase by 10%, while abnormal load fees and road carrier permits will each rise by 20%.

Cubans celebrate arrival of Russian oil tanker amid US energy blockade

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Cubans were relived on Tuesday to learned that a Russian tanker docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island.

Sudan: More Than 9 Million People Displaced in Darfur

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[allAfrica] Geneva -- More than 9 million people remain internally displaced in Sudan, and while around 3.8 million people have begun returning home, displacement continues in areas such as Darfur, Kordofan, and Blue Nile states, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 1, 2026

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South Sudan: 74 Miners Killed in South Sudan

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[allAfrica] At least 74 mine workers have been killed by gunmen in South Sudan's mineral-rich Jebel Iraq area near Juba, with government and opposition officials trading accusations over who was behind the deaths.

Senegal: Senegal Enacts Law Doubling Jail Time for Same-Sex Relations

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[DW] Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye enacted the new law after it resoundingly cleared parliament earlier this month. It also penalizes those "promoting" or funding same-sex relations, as well as false allegations.

South Africans react as fuel prices surge despite tax relief

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Authorities announced a reduction of the general fuel levy by three rand per litre, a measure aimed at cushioning the impact of soaring global oil prices linked to the Iran war. However, the relief has done little to offset one of the steepest pump price increases on record.

Record 10 African nations qualify for expanded 2026 World Cup

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With ten representatives heading to the 2026 edition, expectations are high that African nations could make an even deeper impact — signaling a new era for the continent in world football

South Africa: Cape Town Ready to Support Army to Tackle Crime Surge - South African News Briefs - April 1, 2026

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Uganda: Besigye, Lutale Oppose Request to Conceal Witnesses in Treason Trial

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Jailed opposition politician Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale have opposed an application by the State seeking to conceal the identities of prosecution witnesses and limit disclosure of evidence in an ongoing treason case. The matter is before the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Baguma.

Namibia: Govt Struggles to Net Fishrot Assets Abroad As Legal Hurdles and Bank Delays Stall Progress

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[Namibian] Government-appointed curators are facing significant legal and institutional hurdles while attempting to seize and manage domestic and foreign assets linked to the Fishrot fraud and corruption scandal.

Nigeria: National Assembly Approves Tinubu's Fresh $6bn Loan Request

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[Premium Times] President Tinubu had told the lawmakers that the funds from the UAE and the Uk would be deployed toward budget implementation, critical infrastructure development, and refinancing of existing high-cost domestic and external debts.

Nigeria: Nigeria Apologises to South Africa Over 'Coronation' of Traditional Ruler

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[Premium Times] He told the protesters that the situation had been misinterpreted, as the coronation was only ceremonial rather than the installation of a traditional authority that defied the existing system.

Nigeria: Senate Passes 2026 Budget Without Scrutinising Tinubu's Request for Upward Review

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[Premium Times] The lawmakers passed the budget after reviewing a report presented by the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Adeola Olamilekan.

Zimbabwe: Violence Erupts At Harare Hearings On Constitutional Amendment Bill

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[263Chat] Public hearings on the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 in Harare were disrupted by violence with opposition figures alleging they were prevented from participating in the consultation process.

Nigeria: 40 Detained Nigerians Deported From Mozambique

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[Daily Trust] The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has confirmed the deportation of 40 out of 42 Nigerians arrested and locked up for weeks in Mozambique.

Central African Republic: CAR Strongman Touadéra Sworn in for Third Term On Promises of Security, Peace

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[RFI] Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has pledged to buttress security and peace as he was sworn in for a third term on Monday, in one of the world's poorest and most volatile countries.

Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years

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DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Spanish federation condemns anti-Muslim chants at Egypt match

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Fans are warned against xenophobic remarks and singing during Spain's friendly against Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday.

Ibrahim Mahama: Monumentality

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A rethinking of monumentality, using reclaimed materials to reveal hidden histories of labour, trade and colonialism through large-scale installations.

Mulilo’s R15bn Investment: A Strategic Catalyst for South Africa’s Energy Grid

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At the South Africa Investment Conference 2026 in Johannesburg, Mulilo announced a landmark commitment of nearly R15 billion, marking a pivotal moment for the

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