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Does Financial Education Work? Yes… But Maybe Not In The Way That We Think

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Financial Education: By Nicole Pinto, CEO of the Prescient Foundation Every year, the South African financial services sector pours hundreds of millions

Power, Performance And Profit: Optimising The Future Of Africa’s Data Centre Operations

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Power performance and profit: Africa’s digital economy is expanding at a remarkable pace. From mobile banking and cloud computing to the expansion of

Africa: Viral Video Exaggerates Vaccine Side Effects in Children and Falsely Urges Parents to Avoid Vaccination

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[Africa Check] Viral video exaggerates vaccine side effects in children and falsely urges parents to avoid vaccination

Cape Verdeans express relief after hantavirus-hit ship departs without docking

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The ship was supposed to finish its journey in Cape Verde, but after three people died and the outbreak was confirmed, it called for help off the coast and was ultimately not allowed to dock in Praia

South Africa court rules impeachment proceedings against president should not have been blocked

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The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

South Africa: South African Xenophobic Violence - When the State Retreats, Something Else Governs

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[Daily Maverick] The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights has warned that violence against African migrants in South Africa reflects a 'longstanding pattern' of grave rights violations, yet the response from political leadership has been marked more by silence, denial and escalation than accountability. As xenophobic rhetoric becomes normalised and even rewarded in public life, the line between governance and vigilante authority continues to blur.

UN rights chief says Tunisia must end repression of civil society, media

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The United Nations rights chief demanded Thursday that Tunisia end widening repression targeting civil society organizations, journalists, rights defenders and opposition figures.

Lobito Corridor faces delivery test as global powers compete for Africa's minerals

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The Lobito Corridor is shifting from ambition to reality, with trains now transporting copper and cobalt from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Angola’s Atlantic port of Lobito.

Canary Islands residents await hantavirus-hit ship with 'concern'

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The ship is due to dock in the Granadilla de Abona municipality in the southern part of Spain’s Tenerife island in a few days' time.

Lobito Corridor moves into operation as global powers compete for Africa’s minerals

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The Lobito Corridor is shifting from ambition to reality, with trains now transporting copper and cobalt from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Angola’s Atlantic port of Lobito.

Twin jihadist-claimed attacks kill more than 30 in central Mali

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Two attacks in central Mali claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists have killed more than 30 people, local, security and administrative sources told AFP on Thursday.

Nigeria: Reps Approve N2.3trn 2026 FCT Budget

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[Premium Times] The total N2.285 trillion has significant allocations to personnel, overhead and capital projects aimed at supporting development priorities in the territory.

Africa Rising Music Conference 2026 Unveils Full Day-To-Night Programme

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Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC), now in its sixth edition, has unveiled the full programme for its 22nd - 23rd May 2026 gathering at Constitution

Chad declares state of emergency in Lake Chad region after Boko Haram attacks

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Chad has declared a 20-day state of emergency in the violence-hit Lake Chad region following a wave of deadly attacks blamed on jihadist group Boko Haram.

South Africa: Is Abandoning a Baby in a Safe Box a Crime or an Act of Love? Court to Decide

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[GroundUp] The Minister of Social Development says parents who use baby boxes are committing a crime

Uganda: Women Leaders Warn of Persistent Political Intimidation After January Elections

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[Nile Post] Women politicians and activists have raised concerns over continued intimidation, financial barriers and shrinking civic space following Uganda's January 2026 general elections, warning that the environment could discourage women from participating in leadership.

Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali

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The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

Nigeria: Ignore AI-Generated Image Showing Nigerian Activist Omoyele Sowore Shaking Hands With President

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[Africa Check] Ignore AI-generated image showing Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore shaking hands with president

Africa: South Africa Ready to Defend Itself Against Xenophobia Charges At AU

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[Daily Maverick] Ghana has asked the African Union to address 'xenophobic attacks' in South Africa. Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed the opportunity to raise broader migration issues.

South Africa: Overflowing Kouga Dam Leads to Evacuations Along Flooded River Valley

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[Daily Maverick] Heavy rains have pushed Kouga Dam to overflowing, forcing evacuations in the Gamtoos River valley and leaving a trail of devastation in agricultural areas.

South Africa: Hantavirus Will Not Be Like the Covid-19 Pandemic

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[Health-e] Hantavirus is not Covid-19. It is not easily spread; in fact, it's unusual for the disease to spread from person to person. This is according to Professor Lucille Blumberg, an infectious disease expert and former Deputy Director at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD).

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