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A cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak departed Praia, Cape Verde, on Wednesday with nearly 150 passengers and crew on board, continuing its journey toward Spain’s Canary Islands as health authorities raced to contain the spread of the disease.

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[Nile Post] Political leaders in Kabale District have expressed sharply divided views following the passage of the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, with critics warning that the law could shrink civic space while supporters defend it as necessary for national regulation and accountability.

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Less that two weeks after a coordinated wave of attacks struck Mali, the country’s junta leader has appointed a new chief of the general staff to the armed forces.

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When an adult has died trying to reach Europe, the children left behind often have to navigate the burden of grief alone.

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A major Russian drone offensive struck Kharkiv’s Novobavarskyi district and other cities, injuring civilians and destroying homes despite Ukraine’s strong air defence.

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[Nile Post] The Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 entered Parliament as one of the broadest and most controversial pieces of legislation in recent years.

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[Scrolla] Disaster teams are rushing to move families into two community halls because the Kouga Dam is overflowing with flood water. Nelson Mandela Bay dams are filling up quickly but local leaders are begging people to follow strict disaster management instructions.

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[Capital FM] Garissa -- An early morning spot check by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has raised concern over service delivery gaps in government offices after most public servants were found absent at 7:30am in the North Eastern Regional Offices in Garissa.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed that at least 19 Kenyan nationals have been killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with dozens more still unaccounted for amid rising concerns over foreign recruitment into the war.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his legal battle against his impeachment after his legal team submitted a fresh set of prayers and reliefs before the court seeking to overturn the process that led to his removal from office.

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Speaking after the talks, President Oligui Nguema said Gabon was looking to benefit from Angola’s experience in tourism, agriculture and other industries as Libreville pushes to reduce its dependence on oil revenues.

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[Premium Times] Many of the soldiers were captured after the military position in Kidal was taken over by a joint force of separatists and jihadists.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Disaster Management Centre has urged residents, motorists, and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution as heavy rainfall continues to cause widespread flooding and hazardous conditions across various parts of the metro.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to take action against violent protesters, while emphasising that South Africans are not xenophobic.

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[Independent (Kampala)] For two weeks, a 16-year-old girl living with sickle cell disease was treated for what appeared to be a stubborn chest infection. She had a persistent dry cough, chest pain and shortness of breath. Antibiotics failed to help. A chest X-ray showed no abnormalities. Routine blood tests did not point to infection.

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Less that two weeks after a coordinated wave of attacks struck Mali, the country’s junta leader has appointed a new chief of the general staff to the armed forces.

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[Vanguard] The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday convicted a former Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, of 12 counts of fraud and money laundering, charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee is scheduled to conduct public hearings across 16 selected counties as it gathers views on the proposed 4.78 trillion Shillings budget for the 2026/27 financial year.

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOLLOWING the violence that erupted during and after Tanzania's October 2025 General Election, the country found itself facing a difficult period that required more than conventional political or security responses.

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Twenty-eight new recruits were formally sworn into the Swiss Guards at Vatican City on Wednesday during a ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV.

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[ISS] Puleng Dimpane may only have a short time available, but she can still do things that strengthen the South African Police Service.