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Nigeria: Enugu On High Alert Over Rabies Outbreak

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[Premium Times] An official urged all dog owners to vaccinate their dogs and other pets against rabies without delay, adding that other pet owners should confine their animals and prevent them from roaming freely.

Nigeria: Misdiagnosed As Malaria - the Hidden Cost of Delayed Lassa Fever Detection in Nigeria

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[Premium Times] As Nigeria experiences a severe Lassa fever season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) notes that laboratory testing is required to confirm Lassa fever, as clinical symptoms alone are insufficient due to overlap with other diseases.

Nigeria: Alkali Resigns As Transport Minister, Eyes Governorship Seat

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[Premium Times] In his resignation letter, the minister appreciated President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the country.

Kenya: MPs Push for National Cancer Dialogue As Kenya Faces Rising Death Toll

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament have resolved to engage Ministry officials and other key stakeholders in the sector to address the increasing number of cancer-related deaths in the country.

Namibia: Roads Authority Increases Vehicle Licence Fees By 10 Percent

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[Namibian] The Roads Authority (RA) has implemented adjustments to road user charges, under which vehicle licence fees will increase by 10%, while abnormal load fees and road carrier permits will each rise by 20%.

Cubans celebrate arrival of Russian oil tanker amid US energy blockade

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Cubans were relived on Tuesday to learned that a Russian tanker docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island.

How one maestro invented African salsa

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The death of Boncana Maïga at 77 closes a remarkable chapter in West African dance music. Born in Gao, Mali, Maïga taught himself modern instruments before a

Mali denies secret truce with insurgents

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Mali’s military is pushing back against claims it secretly freed about 200 suspected jihadists to secure safe passage for fuel convoys into the capital,

Helen Zille’s stunt turns pothole into political spotlight

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In a splashy political stunt, the veteran South African politician Helen Zille donned a wetsuit and snorkel to swim through a giant, water-filled pothole in a

Nigeria turns to derivatives for cheaper funding

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Nigeria is shaking up its economic strategy with a $5 billion “total return swap” deal involving the United Arab Emirates’ top lender, First Abu Dhabi Bank.

Zimbabwe divided over proposed constitutional changes

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Zimbabwe is deeply divided as parliament takes a controversial proposal to the people. The ruling ZANU-PF is pushing a constitutional amendment that would

DR Congo claims record tenth World Cup spot for Africa

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After 52 long years, the Democratic Republic of Congo is finally heading back to the World Cup. Axel Tuanzebe etched his name into football history, bundling

Nigerian-Americans battle to revive congressional caucus

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Nigerian-American advocacy groups are working to revive the Congressional Nigeria Caucus, hoping to rebuild structured dialogue between Washington and Abuja

South Africa becomes global shipping’s safe haven

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With the Strait of Hormuz shut and attacks widening in the Red Sea, the world’s shipping giants are rerouting—and South Africa’s coastline is suddenly the

Somali army seizes Baidoa as regional leader resigns

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Somalia’s federal forces have seized control of Baidoa, the largest city in Southwest State, triggering the resignation of regional president Abdiaziz Hassan

Nigeria boosts crude allocations to Dangote Refinery

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As the Iran war sends global oil prices spiraling, Nigeria is scrambling to keep its own fuel flowing. The state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company is

Sudan: More Than 9 Million People Displaced in Darfur

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[allAfrica] Geneva -- More than 9 million people remain internally displaced in Sudan, and while around 3.8 million people have begun returning home, displacement continues in areas such as Darfur, Kordofan, and Blue Nile states, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

Africa: All of Africa Today - April 1, 2026

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South Sudan: 74 Miners Killed in South Sudan

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[allAfrica] At least 74 mine workers have been killed by gunmen in South Sudan's mineral-rich Jebel Iraq area near Juba, with government and opposition officials trading accusations over who was behind the deaths.

Senegal: Senegal Enacts Law Doubling Jail Time for Same-Sex Relations

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[DW] Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye enacted the new law after it resoundingly cleared parliament earlier this month. It also penalizes those "promoting" or funding same-sex relations, as well as false allegations.

South Africans react as fuel prices surge despite tax relief

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Authorities announced a reduction of the general fuel levy by three rand per litre, a measure aimed at cushioning the impact of soaring global oil prices linked to the Iran war. However, the relief has done little to offset one of the steepest pump price increases on record.

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