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Why 2026 Should Be Your “Year Of The Safari”

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For those of us living in South Africa, this world-class wonder is practically in our backyard. Reclaiming the “joy of the familiar” while discovering the

Botswana, Oman sign energy and mining deals to deepen economic ties

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Botswana has signed a series of energy, mining, and infrastructure agreements with Oman as it steps up efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds, amid a prolonged downturn in global demand for the precious stones.

CAF chief open to corruption probe as Senegal-Morocco row deepens

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Patrice Motsepe says he welcomes any independent inquiry into governance at the African football body, as tensions rise over the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and award it to Morocco.

South Africa: Limpopo Mother Seeks Answers and Support for Daughter With Cerebral Palsy

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[Health-e] A Limpopo mother is calling for answers about her daughter's condition, and for better healthcare and social support for families caring for children with severe disabilities in rural areas.

Algeria: Pope Visits Algeria, With Calls for a 'Dynamic, Free' Civil Society

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[RFI] Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday began the second of a two-day visit to Algeria, the first leg of his landmark African tour. He called it an opportunity to "promote peace". Several rights groups are calling on the leader of the Catholic Church to raise the issues of human rights and religious freedom with the authorities.

Beyond Borrowing: Financing Africa’s AI Future Through Scalable Capital Structures

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The UNECA report has performed an important service by elevating the urgency of financing Africa’s AI future. It has placed the issue squarely on the agenda

Kenya: KeNHA Partners With Waze to Transform Road Navigation for Kenyan Motorists

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists are set to benefit from improved road navigation and real-time traffic updates following a new collaboration between the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the popular navigation app Waze.

Kenya: Govt in Talks to Build Fuel Buffer System Amid Global Oil Volatility

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is in talks with private investors to establish a contingency fuel storage facility in Mombasa aimed at strengthening Kenya's energy security and shielding the country from global supply disruptions.

Jambojet Unveils Integrated Operations Control Centre To Drive Next Phase Of Growth

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Jambojet has unveiled a new Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC), marking a major step in strengthening its operational backbone as the airline scales

HOSTAFRICA Unveils Locally Hosted GPU‑as‑a‑service Platform At Digital Parks Africa

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HOSTAFRICA has unveiled its dedicated NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU servers at Digital Parks Africa’s (DPA) Samrand data centre, launching its fully

Trump hosts Dutch royals at the White House for dinner and overnight stay

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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were received by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, 13 April 2026, for a formal dinner and overnight stay as part of their three-day visit to the United States.

Benin's Wadagni wins presidency by landslide

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Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

Spain seeks closer China links amid global tensions

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Pedro Sánchez meets Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday 14 April 2026, aiming to strengthen political and trade relations at a time of global tension.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic Mass at rain‑soaked Basilica in Algiers

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Algeria hosted Pope Leo XIV on Monday 14 April for a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to the country.

Benin awaits the name of its next president [Africanews Today]

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In Benin, the focus is now on counting the votes following Sunday’s presidential election. As for the outcome of the race, analysts say there is little chance of a surprise result between Romuald Wadagni, the incumbent president’s handpicked successor, and opposition candidate Paul Hounkpé.

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 14, 2026

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Benin: Benin's Finance Minister Wins Presidential Election with 94%

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[DW] According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favorite, won a landslide victory in Benin's presidential election.

Trump uses McDonald’s Oval Office stunt to tout new US tip tax break

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Donald Trump staged a McDonald’s DoorDash delivery to the Oval Office to promote new tax deductions on tips, touting relief of up to $25,000.

South Africa: Soweto Girl Hospitalised After Drinking Tap Water With E.Coli

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[Scrolla] Nonjabulo Sabatha, a seven-year-old girl from Dube in Soweto, was rushed to hospital after drinking dirty tap water containing E.coli. Sanelisiwe Sabatha now spends about R2,820 a month on bottled water to protect her family from the dirty tap water.

Sudan: World Leaders Need to Act On Ongoing Atrocities

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[HRW] Berlin -- At Berlin Conference Marking Third Year, Protect Civilians, Hold Abusers to Account

South Africa: Cape Town Officers Attacked During Athlone Arrest - South African News Briefs - April 14, 2026

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