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Nigeria's President Tinubu sacks finance and housing ministers in cabinet reshuffle

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has sacked his finance minister Wale Edun as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle. Stepping into the role is former Minister of State for Finance Taiwo Oyedele. He played a central role in the administration's tax overhaul which took effect at the start of this year.

Nearly 8,000 migrants dead or missing in 2025

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Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, according to the United Nations, a stark reminder that for many, the journey in search of safety or opportunity remains deadly.

Kenya Protests Erupt Over Rising Fuel Prices As Arrests Reported

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Protests broke out in Nairobi on Tuesday as demonstrators took to the streets over rising fuel prices, with police moving in and local media reporting at

Russia and Libya vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation

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Russia is ready to assist Libya in “restoring unity and national reconciliation,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday after holding talks with Libya’s acting foreign minister, Taher Al-Baour, in Moscow.

Kenya: Owalo Urges Ruto to Skip 2027 Race, Back His Presidential Bid

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has urged President William Ruto to forgo the 2027 presidential race and instead back his bid, arguing it would be a reciprocal gesture for his support in 2022.

'I cried so hard' - the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak

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Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.

Africa: The Ballot Box Illusion - How Authoritarians Repackaged the African Ballot

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[IPS] ABUJA, Nigeria / NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 22 2026 (IPS) - In many countries across Africa, people have recently lined up to vote. But in country after country, there has been no real choice on offer. As CIVICUS's 2026 State of Civil Society Report documents, what has frequently been on display is a procedural ceremony of democracy, orderly enough to satisfy observers, but hollow enough to leave those who hold the reins of power untroubled. Laws and structures that were supposed to promote democratic decisions

Africa: Extreme Heat Pushing Global Food Systems to the Brink, UN Agencies Warn

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[UN News] Extreme heat is pushing global food and farming systems to the brink, threatening the livelihoods of over a billion people as rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves redefine how food is produced worldwide, a new UN report warns.

Tanzania: Commission to Submit Inquiry Report Tomorrow

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Independent Commission of Inquiry into the breach of peace during and in the days following the October 2025 General Election is expected to present its report to President Samia Suluhu Hassan tomorrow, after collecting evidence from more than 63,000 people.

Pix of the Day, 22 April 2026

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Pix of the Day, 22 April 2026

Liberia: War Crimes Court Body Accuses Senior Liberian Officials of Blocking Progress

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[Liberian Investigator] The body tasked with establishing Liberia's long-awaited War and Economic Crimes Court accused senior government officials Tuesday of deliberately blocking progress, naming the justice minister, the president's legal advisor and the national security advisor as key obstacles.

Libya, UAE fuelled Sudan war with Colombian mercenaries, reports find

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Newly released reports say Colombian mercenaries helped the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces fight the Sudanese army, as the civil war gripping the country is entering its fourth year.

Death sentences soar in DR Congo after moratorium lifted, report warns

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The number of death sentences handed down in the Democratic Republic of Congo has skyrocketed since the government lifted a de facto moratorium on executions in 2024, a campaign group warned Tuesday.

Somalia: Somali Opposition Rejects Any Term Extension for President

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's opposition groups issued a firm warning on Wednesday against any attempt to extend the mandate of the federal government, following a series of meetings held in Mogadishu with clans seen as close to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

Malawi: 'I Also Failed to Find Fuel in Zomba' - Govt Spokesperson Namalomba's Personal Ordeal Mirrors a Nation Running On Dry

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi's fuel crisis is no longer just an economic story told in statistics and policy statements--it is now a lived, shared struggle, cutting across ordinary citizens and government officials alike. When Information Minister Shadric Namalomba admitted that he personally struggled to find fuel in Zomba over the weekend, it stripped away any remaining distance between leadership and the daily hardships faced by Malawians. In that moment, the crisis stopped being abstract. It became painfully human.

Malawi: Court Order Ignored? Pregnant Rape Survivors Still Blocked From Safe Abortion Services Despite Landmark Ruling

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[Nyasa Times] Pregnant girls who are survivors of sexual assault are still facing serious barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive health services--including safe and legal abortion care--despite a court ruling intended to guarantee their rights, stakeholders have revealed.

Khartoum slowly comes back to life, one year after recapture by military

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Three years into the war and a year after Khartoum was taken over by the Sudanese army, the battered heart of the capital city remains quiet.

Russian, Libyan foreign ministers hold talks in Moscow

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Russia is ready to assist Libya in “restoring unity and national reconciliation,” Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday after holding talks with Libya’s acting foreign minister, Taher Al-Baour, in Moscow.

Somalia: Ted Cruz Signals Trump May Recognize Somaliland

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[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, April 22 (Horn Diplomat) -- Senator Ted Cruz expressed strong optimism that President Donald Trump will recognize Somaliland before the end of his term, highlighting growing momentum in Washington for deeper engagement with the Republic of Somaliland.

Egypt's President el-Sissi hosts Finnish leader Stubb for talks in Cairo

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Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi welcomed his Finnish counterpart on Tuesday for wide-ranging talks on the rapidly changing global order.

Engen Maths & Science Schools Launches Bold New Blended Learning Platform

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Since its inception in 1987, the Engen Maths & Science Schools (EMSS) programme has been a lifeline for South African learners striving to excel in

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