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Ukraine said Russian forces struck the Black Sea port city of Odesa overnight on 23 to 24 April 2026, killing at least two people and injuring more than a dozen.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday suspended the national police chief implicated in a $20 million health tender scandal that has rocked the country and drawn in other officers.

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[HRW] Johannesburg -- End Attacks; Respect Freedom of Expression Over Presidential Term Extension

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William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

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A sea of 20,000 teddy bears on the US National Mall highlights Ukrainian children abducted since 2021, urging action as the war’s toll on families grows.

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Armenia marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on 23 and 24 April 2026 with marches and ceremonies in Yerevan, drawing thousands of participants.

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[WHO] The Big Catch-Up, launched during World Immunization Week 2023, has delivered over 100 million vaccine doses to an estimated 18.3 million children across 36 countries Around 12.3 million were "zero-dose children" who had not previously received any vaccines and 15 million who had never received a measles vaccine. The initiative concluded in March 2026 and is on track to meet its target of catching up 21 million children - but agencies warn that many infants still miss out on lifesaving vaccines through

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[Premium Times] Aliko Dangote has unveiled plans to collaborate with Kenya and Uganda on a large-scale refinery project in Tanzania, signalling a new phase in Africa's push for energy self-sufficiency and industrial expansion.

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the South African Police Service's (SAPS) Divisional Commissioner for Financial Management Services, Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane, as the Acting National Commissioner of Police.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi, Kenya -- President Yoweri Museveni has hinted at the possibility of using Uganda's crude oil as a contribution to putting up a mega crude oil refinery in East Africa to be located in Tanga, Tanzania. The move is part of broader efforts to boost local refining capacity and reduce Africa's dependence on imported petroleum products.

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Hundreds of Congolese refugees living at the Busuma camp in Burundi have been voluntarily repatriated.

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[Premium Times] The mass wedding will be held under the Kano State Government's Marriage Social Welfare Initiative, popularly known as "Auren Gata"

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[Scrolla] President Cyril Ramaphosa places police chief Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension after court charges linked to a R360 million tender case. Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane takes over as acting police commissioner while Masemola prepares to return to court with co accused in May.

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[Nile Post] Kenya's President William Ruto has announced plans for his country to invest in Uganda's oil refinery, in a move aimed at strengthening regional energy cooperation and long-term infrastructure development.

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[Nile Post] Kenya's President William Ruto has praised Yoweri Museveni for resisting "easy choices" in managing Uganda's oil resources, saying the approach has helped protect the country's long-term interests.

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[Nile Post] The government has defended the proposed Protection National Sovereignty Bill, 2026, dismissing growing criticism that it is designed to target political opponents and restrict civic freedoms.

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[Premium Times] Mr Tinubu said the facility would finance the construction of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, a flagship project under his Renewed Hope Agenda.

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[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has urged taxpayers to act quickly and take advantage of a limited-time voluntary disclosure programme before a 30 June 2026 deadline.

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[Leadership] Twelve of the 416 residents abducted from Ngoshe in Gwoza local government area have escaped Boko Haram captivity, security sources confirmed.