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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than 20 civil society and community organisations across Africa have urged governments to prioritise epidemic preparedness and disease surveillance, warning that weak systems could undermine responses to future outbreaks.

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[MISA] The report exposes a pervasive crisis of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV).

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[Independent (Kampala)] New forensics facility set to strengthen evidence in Uganda's Wildlife Court

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[Daily Maverick] Food producers' use of fuel and fertiliser - affected by the US-Iran war - will impact food prices in South Africa (SA), as the fuel price is set to increase again in May. However, it is not obvious whether input prices like oil and fertiliser are the only drivers of retail prices, as opportunistic 'rocket and feather' pricing by processors or retailers in some staples continued, even when producer prices fell, or stabilised.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has backed plans to reopen the Kenya-Somalia border, saying the move will enhance trade and ease movement of people and goods between the two countries.

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Pix of the Day, 4 May 2026

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[The Conversation Africa] Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. At least one other passenger is in intensive care in South Africa.

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Simmering tensions between Senegal's president and firebrand prime minister, a dynamic duo that has seemingly soured, came to a head late Saturday with the president's suggestion their party was bigger than any one man.

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For the first time, Audubon Zoo in New Orleans welcomed three Hartmann’s mountain zebras last week. This species is rarely seen in human care as there are just 80 of these zebras across 20 facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

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[Namibian] As we celebrate Workers' Day, we salute the resilient men and women who serve as the backbone of the Namibian economy.

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[263Chat] Four artisanal miners have died after a mine shaft collapsed at Sabi Vlei Mine in the Mazvihwa area of Zvishavane, officials say.

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[Namibian] Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey /Uirab says the country has sufficient fuel capacity to bridge short-term supply constraints.

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[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services urges the 83 048 beneficiaries covered under the Namibia Health Plan (NHP) medical aid to access dental care at public health facilities.

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[allAfrica] In the modern world, airports are more than transit points. They are emotional crossroads -- where hope, anxiety, loss, and opportunity intersect in real time. Every day, millions of passengers move through these spaces, carrying not just luggage, but stories.

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Looking to the past for solutions, Kathryn Larsen revives eelgrass as a sustainable building material, merging ancient techniques with modern design.

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Looking to the past for solutions, Kathryn Larsen revives eelgrass as a sustainable building material, merging ancient techniques with modern design.

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There's still more than a month to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America. But in the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu — a global trade hub for small commodities — merchants are already seeing a surge in demand for tournament merchandise.

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The move echoes the monarch’s own path to leadership. In 1985, the late King Hassan II appointed Mohammed VI — then crown prince — to a similar role, giving him early exposure to military command and decision-making processes.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's proposed Finance Bill 2026 could sharply increase operating costs for Kenya Airways (KQ) while significantly expanding the country's tax reach into digital payments, software, and card transaction ecosystems.

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[Leadership] Nigeria's opposition landscape witnessed a fresh shake-up on Sunday as former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, formally exited the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to join the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), intensifying permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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[Leadership] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is set to visit the United States of America to draw global attention to Nigeria's worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and governance concerns.