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Boko Haram jihadists have killed 18 loggers in northeast Nigerian Borno state, local sources told AFP Thursday, as people displaced by jihadists struggle to feed their families amid worsening attacks.

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[Scrolla] Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has ordered Parliament to set up an impeachment committee to investigate the farm foreign money theft. EFF leader Julius Malema told party supporters outside court on Friday that the ANC voted to protect corruption and criminality.

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[Liberian Observer] The government, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), will today, Friday, May 8, officially launch a nationwide outreach campaign on the FY2026 National Budget under the framework of the Open Budget Initiative (OBI).

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The FKF Women's Premier League (WPL) is heading toward a heart-stopping conclusion following a weekend of astronomical scorelines and tactical shifts that have left the title race wide open.

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[Liberian Observer] Members of the 55th Legislature are expected to resume official duties this Friday, marking the beginning of the second quarter of the third session of the 55th Legislature.

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[Liberian Observer] As Liberia prepares to host the Country's first national conference on the mining and energy sectors, AME Trade Ltd, and the Ministry of Mines and Energy have entered into a 'Service Agreement'.

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[Capital FM] Johannesburg -- Mastercard and Yellow Card have announced a partnership to expand stablecoin-based payment solutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including Kenya.

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[Liberian Observer] A commercial motorcycle rider was on Thursday allegedly shot and killed by an officer of the Liberia National Police during a security intervention at the Chicken Soup Factory Junction in Gardnersville.

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[Capital FM] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has traversed Kenya proclaiming: "I will support Kalonzo Musyoka for President in 2027. Kenya owes him."

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Orange Democratic Party Leader Oburu Odinga has resurfaced after nearly two weeks out of the public spotlight, dismissing speculation over his health and whereabouts as ODM officials insisted he remains active and fully engaged in party affairs.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Principal Secretary, Caroline Karugu, has underscored the strategic importance of the Isebania-Sirari One-Stop Border Post (OSBP), describing it as a crucial gateway linking Kenya to regional markets within the East African Community (EAC).

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The African Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) 2026 officially kicked off today in Addis Ababa, bringing together leading digital creators, content producers, media personalities, and communication experts from across the continent to promote a more authentic African narrative through digital platforms.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- African social media influencers are being urged to take a more active role in reshaping global perceptions of the continent, as media leaders warn that misinformation and outdated stereotypes continue to distort Africa's image.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- African digital influencers must unite their voices to accelerate the continent's transformation, according to Gemeda Olana, CEO of AGA Tech Enterprise.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has demanded a full police explanation over the killing of Reverend Julius Ngari Ndumia, describing the murder of the PCEA cleric as shocking, disturbing and a threat to freedom of worship in the country.

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[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, joins the nation in commemorating the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Soroti -- A growing garbage crisis at Soroti Main Market has sparked health concerns among traders and residents as uncollected waste piles continue to emit a foul stench and disrupt business operations. Waste collection services at the market have stalled, worsening sanitation conditions and exposing vendors and customers to possible disease outbreaks.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Judiciary has launched its inaugural Judges' Book Fair in Nairobi, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen legal scholarship, research, and knowledge sharing within the justice system.

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The attacks by Allied Democratic Forces fighters reportedly took place over two days from Tuesday in the north-east of the country.

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South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday overturned a vote in parliament that had quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a cash-heist scandal.

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[Nile Post] Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has led African legislators in condemning what they described as growing interference by the European Parliament in the internal affairs of African countries, urging members of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to defend the continent's sovereignty.