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Kenya: Rescue Operations Intensify After 15 People Killed in West Pokot Gold Mine Collapse

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rescue teams raced against time on Friday after a rockfall at an informal gold mining site in Rumos Hills, West Pokot County, left at least 15 people dead amid fears that more miners could still be trapped underground.

Rwanda: Rwanda Explores Partnership With Leading U.S. Clinic

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[New Times] Rwanda is exploring a potential partnership with Cleveland Clinic, a globally renowned medical institution, as part of efforts to advance healthcare in the country.

Botswana: President Duma Boko Announces Three Days of National Mourning

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[Government of Botswana] President Duma Boko has announced a three-day period of national mourning following the passing of Former President, His Excellency Festus Gontebanye Mogae.

Somalia: Somali Opposition MP Condemns Evictions in Mogadishu, Calls for Protest

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali opposition lawmaker Caano Nuug said that opposition politicians stand with residents displaced from Mogadishu, accusing the government of demolishing homes belonging to poor families.

South Africa: Taxi Operators Call for Urgent Relief As Fuel Prices Rocket

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[GroundUp] Cape Town commuters brace for looming taxi fare hike

South Africa: Court Sets Aside National Tender for Circumcision Device

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[GroundUp] With immediate effect the CircumQ device may not be used on boys aged ten to 14

Botswana: Botswana Mourns Death of 'Remarkable' Former President Festus Mogae

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[allAfrica] Monrovia -- The government of Botswana has announced the death of former President Festus Mogae at the age of 86. Serving as the nation's third president since independence, Mogae was widely acclaimed for his commitment to good governance and his management of the diamond-rich country's economy during his decade-long tenure.

South Africa: Weather Service Warns of Cold Front in the Western Cape, Northern Cape

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a cold front is expected to make landfall over the western parts of the Western Cape and the south-western parts of Namakwa in the Northern Cape on Sunday morning.

South Africa: Mop-Up Operations Continue At Garden Route National Park Following Flooding

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African National Parks (SANParks) says teams and stakeholders are working tirelessly to restore access to the Garden Route National Park after persistent rainfall caused widespread damage to infrastructure.

South Africa: Burials At Several Municipal Cemeteries Suspended Following Heavy Rainfall

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the decision to temporarily suspend burials at several municipal cemeteries following severe rainfall and flooding across the metro is necessary to protect public health, environmental safety and the dignity of the burial process.

Shakira teases World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' with Afrobeats star Burna Boy

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Shakira shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, “From Maracaná Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026."

Reports that Islamic State-linked rebels kill 36 people in DR Congo

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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.

Ships in Strait of Hormuz remain stranded amid hopes of US-Iran deal

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Iran effectively seized control of the critical waterway for global energy after the United States and Israel attacked it on 28 February.

South Africa: SA Loses 6,000 Educators Annually, but a Targeted Mentorship Is Fighting the Mass Exodus

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[Daily Maverick] South Africa has lost more than 32,000 teachers in just the past five years. A pioneering fellowship is stepping in to address this with the robust mentorship, community and psychological support our educators desperately need.

GLF Africa 2026 Mobilizes Thousands To Put Rangelands And Pastoralism At The Center Of Climate, Biodiversity And Land Action

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Glf africa 2026 mobilizes: More than 800 people convened in Nairobi, joined by over 5,500 online, to put rangelands and pastoralism at the center

Liberia: Criminal Court 'C' Sets Final Arguments in U.S.$6.2m Economic Sabotage Case Against Tweah, Four Others

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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- A Monrovia criminal court has scheduled final arguments for Friday in the high-profile economic sabotage trial of former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and four co-defendants accused of unlawfully disbursing more than US$6.2 million in public funds during the 2023 elections period, setting the stage for jury deliberations in one of Liberia's most politically charged corruption cases in years.

South Africa’s Bread Industry Is Losing Millions Of Crates Each Year. The Supply Chain Problem Few Are Talking About

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South Africa’s Bread Industry: By Gerhard Stander, Director, Retail & Agriculture, CHEP Sub Saharan Africa Across South Africa’s baking industry,

Zimbabwe: Delta Blames Counterfeit Products As Lab Confirms 'Maggots' Found in Coca-Cola Bottle

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[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's beverage manufacturer, Delta Corporation, is under intense scrutiny after a government laboratory reportedly confirmed that foreign particles found in a bottle of Coca-Cola were maggots, in a case now before the Harare Magistrates Court.

South Africa's top court rules to revive Ramaphosa impeachment proceedings

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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.

Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86

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Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was "a distinguished statesman and patriot".

What Is Hantavirus? Everything You Need To Know About How It Spreads And How To Stay Safe

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ByKeren Landman It’s not extraordinary for a cruise ship to be afflicted by an eruption of infectious diseases. But the recent cluster of hantavirus

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