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'I jumped around the house', Sebastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record

BBC News Africa  

Emily and Simion Saw share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.

Attack against Ghana military convoy kills three civilians

Africanews  

A military-escorted civilian convoy in northern Ghana was attacked on Monday, leaving three civilians dead and one injured, the Ghana Armed Forces said.

Mali reeling after coordinated attacks expose security cracks

Africanews  

Mali is grappling with the aftermath of sweeping, coordinated attacks by jihadist fighters and rebel groups that seized multiple towns and military bases over the weekend.

Nigeria: Court Rejects Ex-Minister's Bid to Join Election Result Forgery Suit

allAfrica  

[Premium Times] The court held that Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, former minister of state for labour, cannot be joined in an ongoing mandamus suit filed by a lawmaker against INEC over alleged forgery of results used in the 2023 legislative election dispute.

Why Nairobi is the New Epicenter of the Global Green Energy War

AfricaDotcom  

As the Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo (MICE) 2026 opens its doors in Nairobi today, the atmosphere is less like a trade show and more like a

South Africa: Revealed - Minister Tolashe's State-Funded Nanny - - and the Daughter Who Took Half Her Salary

allAfrica  

[Daily Maverick] Documents obtained by Daily Maverick suggest that a former household employee of Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe was made to pay half her government-funded monthly salary to Tolashe's daughter.

South Africa: The Mystery of the Chinese Trawlers Arrested At Sea

allAfrica  

[GroundUp] Four offences seem to have been committed but only one fine was imposed by the fisheries department

Africa: Uhuru in Ghana for High-Level Tana Forum On African Security

allAfrica  

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Accra for the Tana Forum on Security in Africa, a high-level continental platform focused on peace, governance, and security challenges across the continent.

Namibia: Shikongo Reshuffles Four Police Commissioners

allAfrica  

[Namibian] Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo has announced a series of senior management appointments and transfers, effective 1 May.

Wave of attacks puts Mali junta under pressure [Africanews Today]

Africanews  

Life is gradually returning to normal in Mali, according to testimonies gathered after the jihadist attack that claimed the life of General Sadio Camara.

South Africa: Where Children Die - The Long Search for Care in Rural KZN

allAfrica  

[spotlight] When Thokozile Ndlovu found out that her baby had a life-limiting illness, she went from pillar to post looking for medical help. Her journey took her to one of the only places offering hope, the Butterfly Palliative Home in Ingwavuma in KwaZulu-Natal.

UN expresses 'deep concern' over Mali attacks, calls for international assistance

Africanews  

The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed his deep concern over the weekend’s attacks in Mali.

South Africa: South Africa Wastes 10 Million Tons of Food, But One Organisation Races to Save It

allAfrica  

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- In a warehouse on the outskirts of Cape Town, crates of packaged food, carrots and canned goods move quickly from pallets to plates. Stacked high against the walls, food that might otherwise go to waste is sorted and redistributed, part of a growing effort to tackle both hunger and food loss in South Africa.

Islamic State claims attack that killed 29 in northeastern Nigeria

Africanews  

At least 29 people have been killed in a brutal attack in northeast Nigeria, where gunmen opened fire on civilians gathered at a football pitch in Adamawa state, underscoring the country’s deepening security crisis.

Malian diaspora in Paris gathers in support of Bamako's ruling junta

Africanews  

Hundreds of members of Mali’s diaspora gathered in Montreuil, near Paris, on Monday in a show of support for the country’s ruling junta.

Walmart And Google Partner With Fluence Africa For Landmark “Youtube-First” Creator Training In South Africa

AfricaDotcom  

This collaboration signals a clear shift away from traditional retail marketing approaches, embracing a “YouTube-first” strategy that prioritises authentic,

South Africa: More HIV Funding Cuts Are Coming For South Africa. This Time It's A Slow Fade, But With Clear Risks

allAfrica  

[Bhekisisa] The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria will start to cut its grant support to South Africa in just two years, with its final grant ending in eight years. Some experts are worried the government isn't doing enough to plan for it.

Changing Energy Dependence To Energy Resilience In The South African Context

AfricaDotcom  

Ultimately, the shift from energy dependence to energy resilience is becoming a defining factor of competitiveness in South Africa’s industrial and commercial

Why Africa Is Leading Global Tourism Growth

AfricaDotcom  

Africa’s tourism is gathering pace. According to UN Tourism’s latest World Tourism Barometer, the continent recorded the fastest growth rate globally last

Malian diaspora gathers in Paris in show of support their country's junta

Africanews  

Hundreds of members of Mali’s diaspora gathered in Montreuil, near Paris, on Monday in a show of support for the country’s ruling junta.

The £100M Gambit: How LemFi is Anchoring the Future of African Fintech

AfricaDotcom  

The global financial corridor between Africa and the rest of the world has long been defined by high friction, exorbitant fees, and a "sender-receiver"

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