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Uganda: Janet Museveni Misses Yoweri Museveni's Seventh-Term Inauguration Amid Prolonged Public Absence

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda's First Lady Janet Museveni on Tuesday missed President Yoweri Museveni's seventh-term inauguration ceremony at Kampala's Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, deepening questions over her prolonged absence from public view.

Malawi: Kamuzu Stadium Turned Into a Place of Tears As Malawi Received 15 Bodies From Zimbabwe Bus Tragedy

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[Nyasa Times] Last evening, Kamuzu Stadium was no longer a place of football songs, celebration and roaring crowds. It became a place of unbearable grief, silence and heartbreak as 15 coffins carrying Malawians killed in a horrific bus crash in Zimbabwe arrived home.

Cyril Ramaphosa Rejects Calls To Resign Over Phala Phala Scandal

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said he will not resign despite renewed political pressure and calls from opposition parties for his

South Africa: South Africa's Ramaphosa Says He Won't Resign Over Farmgate Scandal

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[Premium Times] The court also ruled that the panel's report should be tabled in parliament for processing and interrogation by an impeachment committee.

UCT And Hyperiondev In Partnership To Expand Access To Future-Focused Skills

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UCT And Hyperiondev: The University of Cape Town (UCT) has collaborated with HyperionDev, a global leader in online tech education, in a strategic

Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term

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Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

Uganda's 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni sworn in to eighth term

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Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for an eighth five-year term on Tuesday, cheered by a crowd of thousands at the event outside Kampala. The 81-year-old won January's election with 72 percent of the vote, according to official results rejected by the opposition.

Rwanda: Exports to China Surge 92 Percent As Demand Rises

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[New Times] Rwanda is poised to further deepen its export footprint in China following a sharp rise in trade, with exports nearly doubling in value to $160.8 million (over Rwf270 billion) in 2025, up from $83.7 million the previous year, according to a recent report by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).

Liberia: Tweah's Verdict Reflects Judicial Independence, Says Cso Group

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Independent Societal Watch Advocates (ISWA) has come to the defense of Justice Minister Oswald Tweh following criticism from Unity Party Youth League Chairman Togar Melvin Cephas over the government's handling of the high-profile US$6.2 million corruption case involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah.

Pix of the Day, 12 May 2026

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Pix of the Day, 12 May 2026

Voices rising in Bakara — Art festival empowers a new generation

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In N’Djamena’s Bakara district, the third edition of the “At the Heart of Art” festival closed with soaring voices, bold rhythms, and a shared conviction: for Chadian youth, art is not a luxury — it is a future.

Nigeria: WHO, EU Launch Health Support Project As Nigeria Battles Multiple Disease Outbreaks

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[Premium Times] Mr Ursu said the EU SPIN project is being implemented through a "Team Europe" approach involving the European Union, the WHO and other development partners working in coordination with Nigerian authorities.

Malawi: Mass Returns of Malawians From South Africa Raise Alarm As Deportations Surge Amid Xenophobia Fears

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi is witnessing an unusually high influx of returning citizens from South Africa, with immigration authorities reporting that at least 1,347 Malawians have entered the country within just 11 days -- a development officials describe as abnormal and concerning.

Somalia: Somali Opposition Plans May 16 Protest in Mogadishu Over President's Term

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's opposition politicians said they will hold a major protest in the capital Mogadishu on May 16, accusing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of attempting to extend his stay in office beyond constitutional limits.

Congo-Brazzaville asks to open talks with IMF for new economic programme

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The Republic of Congo has formally asked to open negotiations with the International Monetary Fund with a view to establishing a new economic and financial programme.

Four Universities, One Continent: TAL’s Bold Rethink Of African Leadership

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A new pan-African leadership programme is pushing back against imported executive education models, arguing that Africa’s leadership challenges require

Military strikes, gang massacres in Nigeria kill around 100 civilians

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The Nigerian military and the "bandit" gangs it is fighting killed around 100 civilians Sunday in one of the bloodiest single days of the country's conflict against armed groups, sources across the country have told AFP.

Uganda: Museveni Sworn in for New Term As Uganda President

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[Capital FM] Kampala, Uganda -- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has officially taken the oath of office during a presidential inauguration ceremony held in Kampala, marking the beginning of a new term in office.

Somalia: The Iran War Is Costing Children's Lives in Somalia

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[IPS] Mogadishu, Somalia -- When war erupted in the Middle East in late February, the most visible consequences were playing out in the Persian Gulf, with smoke rising from Dubai's Jebel Ali port and shipping traffic across one of the world's most critical maritime routes grinding to a near halt.

Sierra Leone opposition leader raises alarm over alleged drug trafficking

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The leader of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party has raised fresh concerns over alleged links between the country and international drug trafficking networks.

Uganda and DR Congo sign six new bilateral agreements

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Uganda and the Democratic Republic are looking to strenghten their cooperation with the signing of six new bilateral agreements on Monday.

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