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[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE has for the first time, been ranked better than neighbours South Africa on globally acclaimed economist Steve Hanke's Annual Misery List.

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[New Times] President Paul Kagame has congratulated Paris Saint-Germain after the French club secured a place in the final of the UEFA Champions League.

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UK voters began casting ballots on Thursday, 7 May, in local and devolved elections seen as the biggest political test yet for Prime Minister Keir Starmer since Labour’s landslide victory in July 2024.

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[Vanguard] President William Ruto of Kenya and President Emmanuel Macron of France will be joint hosts as about 4,000 African and French delegates converge in Nairobi for the Africa Forward Summit 2026 scheduled to take place from 10 to 12 May 2026.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lawyer PLO Lumumba has condemned rising xenophobic attacks against African migrants in South Africa, warning that the trend undermines Pan-African unity and contradicts Pretoria's strong stance on the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.

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[WFP] Four years ago, donor mobilization and a massive humanitarian scale-up by WFP and partners averted famine in Somalia. Now, as needs soar, funds dry up and drought's fallout pummels the Horn of Africa nation, the race is on to stop another hunger catastrophe

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As Mali says last month's attacks targeted junta leader Assimi Goita, ally Burkina Faso has banned French channel TV5 Monde over allegations of 'disinformation.'

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[Africa Check] No, video does not show Nigerian Jews showing mass support for Israel and US against Iran

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[Africa Check] Ignore doctored image of Kenyan presidential aspirant Fred Matiang'i 'sleeping' during TV interview

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[Premium Times] The reconciliation was facilitated by Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni at a meeting held at Mr Bello's residence.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The prosecution in the treason case against veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye has accused him and his co-accused of threatening state witnesses, as the hearing continues on an application seeking to conceal the identities of prosecution witnesses. The allegations emerged on Wednesday during the cross-examination of Chief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo, who swore an affidavit supporting an application to conceal the identities of six out of ten witnesses the state intends to rely on in the case

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[Premium Times] In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the fugitive fled to Nigeria after committing the crime.

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[Liberian Observer] Expelled lawmaker Yekeh Kolubah faced a hostile reception in Ganta and Sanniquellie on May 6, 2026, as groups of youths--believed to be supporters of the ruling Unity Party--blocked his movement, disrupted his outreach, and pelted his convoy with water bags and stones.

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[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has moved to deepen accountability in Liberia by formally receiving draft legislation for the establishment of a Special War Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court, before forwarding both bills to the National Legislature for consideration.

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Pix of the Day, 7 May 2026

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As Mali says last month's attacks targeted junta leader Assimi Goita, ally Burkina Faso bans French channel TV5 Monde over allegations of 'disinformation.'

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The longtime political figure and key supporter of President Paul Biya was speaker of the National Assembly for a record 34 years.

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"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

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Africa’s Only Spanish-Speaking Country: A closer look at Equatorial Guinea’s layered history, cultural influences, and the practical realities

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[Scrolla] The provincial health department shut down a local Gqeberha clinic after heavy storm water flooded the building and waiting rooms. Gift of the Givers urgently needs food and blankets for two thousand victims trapped inside twenty-five local emergency shelters.

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The newly signed agreements cover areas including aviation, tourism, education, transport and agriculture. Kagame’s visit marks one of the first state visits hosted by President Boko since taking office, underlining Botswana’s push to expand diplomatic and economic partnerships across Africa.