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ICC opens In absentia hearing against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony

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Kony is being represented in absentia by a defense lawyer. Judges are expected to rule on the charges in the coming months, but a trial cannot begin unless Kony is taken into custody

Mali fuel blockade sparks fear and economic strain

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Now, as fuel trucks burn on the roads leading into the capital, many Malians fear that beyond the violence, the insurgents are waging economic warfare aimed at suffocating the country.

Cape Verde on brink of reaching first World Cup

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Cape Verde are one win away from qualifying for the Fifa World Cup for the first time but Cameroon and Nigeria could miss out on the finals.

Israel strike in Qatar draws global condemnation

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Israeli officials said the attack was aimed at Hamas’ headquarters in Doha, though details of how it was carried out remain unclear. An Israeli military spokesman suggested the air force was involved. Despite the strike, Qatar Airways flights continued to land in the capital

US and Egypt co-host Bright Star 25 joint military exercises

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This year’s Bright Star joint military exercises are wrapping up after almost two weeks of training outside Cairo.

Nepal PM resigns as protesters torch politicians’ homes

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Nepal’s prime minister resigned on Tuesday after nationwide protests over corruption and a government ban on social media left 19 people dead and hundreds injured the previous day.

Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest dam as neighbors eye power imports

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the launch as a “big achievement,” saying the dam shows what Africans can accomplish. Leaders from across the continent attended the ceremony, with South Sudan and Kenya announcing plans to import Ethiopian power.

President Sisi orders authorities to review clemency request for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah

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A glimmer of hope for Alaa Abd el-Fattah after Egypt’s President Sisi ordered authorities to study a possible pardon for the well-known blogger and activist.

Ethiopia: Tigray Interim President Warns of 'Visible Cloud of War', Urges Federal Govt to Fully Implement Pretoria Agreement

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[Addis Standard] Mekelle -- The President of the Tigray Interim Administration, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, has warned of a "visible cloud of war" amid mounting tensions and called on the federal government to honor key provisions of the Pretoria Peace Agreement.

Uganda: Eacop, CPP and Partners Launch University Scholarship Program

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., together with its Tier One Contractor for Pipeline (PPL) construction and Above Ground Installations (AGI), China Petroleum Pipeline Ltd. (CPP), has officially launched a scholarship program to support gifted but underprivileged engineering students in Uganda.

Nigeria: DHQ Sets for the 4th Edition of CDS Unity Basketball Championship in Lagos

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[Premium Times] This annual championship is part of the CDS' non-kinetic approach to strengthen security and foster unity, discipline, and teamwork among Nigerian youths

Nigeria: Ebonyi Govt Demolishes Building Project, Seals Night Club

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[Premium Times] An official of the government said the developers returned to continue the building project after they were initially stopped.

Nigeria: A Simple Way to Transform the Nigerian Economy

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[Premium Times] Nigeria has a chance to rethink what entrepreneurship means.

Kenya: Ipoa Seeks 21-Day Custodial Orders in Probe of Fatal Shooting of Two Boda Boda Riders in Makongeni

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has sought 21 days of custodial orders to complete investigations into the fatal shooting of two boda boda riders in Makongeni, Thika West Sub-County, on Sunday.

Ethiopia: Somali President Backs Ethiopia's Right to Utilize Nile Waters and Complete GERD

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[Radio Dalsan] Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has openly expressed support for Ethiopia's right to harness the Nile River and to proceed with the construction and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), in a move that contrasts sharply with Egypt's long-standing opposition to the project.

Surprise as Ivory Coast's ex-first lady cleared to contest presidency

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Simone Gbagbo will run against President Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a controversial fourth term.

Power blackouts across Khartoum as city hit by wave of RSF drone strikes

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Sudan’s capital Khartoum was plunged into darkness early on Tuesday after drone attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces triggered a major power outage across the city.

Dozens of DR Congo mourners killed in attack linked to jihadist group

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A funeral ceremony was being held in a village when the night-time assault took place, officials say.

Africa: A Visionary Leadership for UNESCO's Next 80 Years

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[allAfrica] As the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) marks eight decades of action for peace and development, our world is grappling with profound change. At this pivotal moment, we have the opportunity to equip these multilateral institutions with a forward-looking vision to steer this transformation.

Kenya: Fact-Checking Kenyan President Ruto and Governors' Chair Abdullahi At the 2025 Devolution Conference

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[Africa Check] Fact-checking Kenyan president Ruto and governors' chair Abdullahi at the 2025 devolution conference

Demonstrators in Spain call for full arms embargo on Israel

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Hundreds of people rallied in Madrid, Barcelona and other Spanish cities on Tuesday, protesting Israel’s offensive in Gaza and urging stronger government action in solidarity with Palestine.

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