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[Daily Trust] A northern youth group has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other political leaders that they risk losing public trust and votes in the 2027 general elections if insecurity in the region is not addressed.

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[Daily Trust] Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has raised alarm over what he described as a fresh plot to implicate him in criminal activities, alleging a coordinated effort to damage his reputation and keep him in prolonged detention.

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[DA] Today, the DA Western Cape celebrated the restoration of nearly 300 small-scale fishing vessel permits in the Traditional Linefish sector, together with local fishers, DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp, and provincial leadership. See photos here, here, here, here and here.

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[DA] Police committed to the introduction of body-worn cameras by April 2025, yet a year later this deadline has passed without implementation or explanation by Acting Minister Prof. Firoz Cachalia.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his criticism of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, rejecting calls to tone down his attacks.

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[ANGOP] Kilamba -- Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Kilamba, Luanda, to lead a Pontifical Mass expected to draw over a million worshippers from across Angola and around the world.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Vice President of Angola, Esperança da Costa, attended on Sunday a religious ceremony conducted by Pope Leo XIV in the Kilamba municipality of Luanda. Hundreds of faithful were present.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Hundreds of faithful gathered in an atmosphere of euphoria, singing, and deep devotion to welcome the Pope at the open-air mass, a moment marked by tears, joy, and memories that reinforced the faith and sense of unity among those present.

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[Daily Trust] Amnesty International has strongly condemned what it described as an "outrageous and desperate attempt" by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to gag journalists through a controversial directive issued to broadcasters.

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[Daily News] Mwanza -- IN recent years, Tanzania has been writing a new chapter in its energy sector, particularly in efforts to expand electricity access to rural areas.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has defended fuel prices in Kenya, attributing them to the country's economic status and infrastructure demands.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto will embark on a 3-day State visit to Italy to hold bilateral talks with President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have arrested three suspects linked to a chilling incident of robbery with violence and gang rape in Butere.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has scrapped mandatory Nil Returns and introduced a new "PIN with No Obligation" (PWO) category, marking a significant shift in Kenya's tax compliance framework.

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has made significant strides in implementing the National Soil Health Testing Programme, which has so far covered 19 regions across the country.

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[Daily Trust] Amnesty International, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and former vice president Atiku Abubakar have criticised the recent advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), saying it was an attempt to stifle free speech and silence dissent in the media.

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[This Day] *Says interpretations reflect misunderstanding of fiscal system

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[New Times] Drone and artillery attacks have been reported in eastern DR Congo, despite new commitments made between AFC/M23 and the Congolese government in Switzerland on Friday, April 17.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their cooperation, signaling a shift toward stronger economic ties alongside traditional development support.

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[Nile Post] The shortage of clean and safe water continues to trouble many villages in Bukomansimbi District, particularly in Bukomansimbi North Constituency, where residents are forced to share contaminated water sources with animals, putting their lives at risk.

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[Nile Post] Parents, students, and teachers at Kawanda Secondary School, a government-aided institution in Kawanda Sub-county, Sembabule District, have expressed strong dissatisfaction following the transfer of the school's head teacher.