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Nigeria: Release El-Rufai Before Sallah, Atiku Tells Tinubu, UBA Sani

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[Vanguard] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked President Bola Tinubu and the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

Nigeria: Many Feared Abducted As Boko Haram Invades School in Borno Village

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[Vanguard] An unspecified number of students of Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State are feared to have been abducted when some armed members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists invaded their school premises in the early hours of Friday.

Nigeria: Echono Pledges Tetfund Support for New Police Academy Expansion

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[Vanguard] Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to supporting the modernisation of the Nigeria Police Force through massive investments in education, technology, research and specialised professional training.

Nigeria: Dariye's Son Withdraws From Mangu/Bokkos Reps Race

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[Vanguard] Nanle Dariye, son of former Plateau State governor Joshua Dariye, has withdrawn from the race for the Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.

Nigeria: 'Why I Sold My Mansions in the Us, UK' - Aliko Dangote

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[Premium Times] Dangote, Africa's richest man, also shared insights into his lifestyle choices and disciplined routine.

Africa: African Union to Convene the Chairperson's 17th High-Level Retreat On the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa in Libreville, Gabon

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[African Union] The African Union Commission will convene the Chairperson's 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa from 21 to 22 May 2026 in Libreville, Republic of Gabon.

Africa: African Lawmakers Urged to Remove Legislative Barriers Blocking Climate Finance and Methane Reduction Action

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African lawmakers have been urged to dismantle legislative and regulatory barriers blocking climate financing and fast-track methane reduction policies, as parliaments across the continent push to position themselves at the center of the global climate response.

Field-Based Research Is A Lifeline For Zimbabwe’s Food Security

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Zimbabwe’s Food Security: Agriculture sustains millions of people in Zimbabwe, serving as a vital source of both food and income. But climate-related

Nigeria: Energy Commission Boss Mustapha Resumes Duties Amid EFCC's Alleged N500bn Fraud Probe

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[Premium Times] The media office of Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) reportws that the director-general of the agency was arrested.

Africa: Why China Now Dominates Africa's Business Landscape - Dangote

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[Premium Times] Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, says China has become Africa's dominant business partner because Western countries often fail to provide the financing support needed for large-scale industrial projects, forcing African businesses and governments to lean heavily on Chinese firms.

Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Declared in Eastern DR Congo As Regional Alert Raised

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[RFI] Africa's top public health body has declared a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province, raising concerns over cross-border spread in a region already affected by conflict and frequent population movements.

Africa: Ruto and Macron Sing a Duet in Nairobi

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[ISS] Did France's first Africa summit outside the Francophonie this week reset its relations with the continent?

How Global Dumping Is Dismantling The SA Sugar Industry

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SA Sugar Industry: By Robert Gumede, Vision Sugar Group Let me be direct. When most people talk about the Tongaat Hulett crisis, they reach for the

Uganda: Turkimenistan Envoy Pays Courtesy Visit to Museveni

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[Nile Post] The leader of the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan, Mr. Ata Serdarow has paid a courtesy visit to President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe before departing Uganda.

MINUSCA Programme empowers youth and former fighters in CAR

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The Community Violence Reduction Programme supported by the United Nations mission in the Central African Republic is helping vulnerable people rebuild their lives through vocational training and economic empowerment.

Kenya conservationists raise alarm over decline in species as reptile pet trade surges

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Conservationists in Kenya are sounding the alarm over the sharp rise in captive-bred reptiles exported as exotic pets as populations in the wild decline.

Iran's national football team given public send-off ahead of FIFA World Cup

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They are due to head to Turkey next week for a training camp in preparation for the tournament, amid concerns over visas for the United States.

South Korea opens Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul with K-pop, AI shows and family fun

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South Korea has opened the Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul, a robot-themed entertainment venue featuring humanoid boxing matches, K-pop dance shows and interactive AI attractions for children and families.

Liberia: Justice Minister Tweh Defends Handling of Former Minister Tweah Case

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Justice Minister, Oswald Tweh, has responded to criticism from supporters of the ruling Unity Party over the government's handling of the economic sabotage case involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah and other former officials.

Africa Food Show 2026 Connects Suppliers With Africa’s Leading Food And Beverage Buyers

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Africa Food Show 2026: African food and beverage markets face tough economic times and growing consumer needs, with South African private-label products

Global Cybersecurity Leaders To Unite At AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA To Strengthen East Africa’s Digital Resilience

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Global cybersecurity leaders to: 74% of businesses in the region rank cyber risks as a top priority, significantly above global averages In partnership

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