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[New Times] Rwanda is among the countries that have voted in favour of the historic World Court climate crisis ruling, which states that countries have a responsibility to protect people from climate change and should be held accountable for failing to act.

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[Vanguard] Thousands of Muslims began to leave the holy city of Mecca on Friday after having completed the hajj pilgrimage in scorching heat and despite the shadow of war across the Middle East.

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has hailed the long-standing relations between Botswana and Belgium, describing the partnership as instrumental in the growth of Botswana's diamond industry and broader development efforts.

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[Nyasa Times] The Tobacco Commission (TC) has issued a stern warning to tobacco farmers over widespread poor handling practices that continue to damage Malawi's tobacco quality, depress prices, and increase rejection rates at auction floors.

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[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) is facing serious financial problems after nearly K5 trillion was wiped from the market in just five months.

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[Vanguard] India has turned to Nigeria and other African countries for soybean imports after soaring domestic prices forced Indian traders to cancel soymeal export contracts for the first time since 2021.

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[Capital FM] A wave of AI-generated satire and heated political commentary is sweeping across Kenyan social media platforms following reports that the United States is weighing plans to manage some Ebola exposure cases outside its borders, including a potential arrangement involving Kenya, a development that has triggered legal objections, diplomatic scrutiny, and an explosive online reaction.

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[This Day] President Bola Tinubu Friday morning defended the sweeping economic reforms implemented by his administration over the last three years, declaring that Nigeria is passing through a historic national test that requires sacrifice, courage and difficult decisions to prevent economic collapse.

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Antoine Rajerison accused Colonel Michael Randrianirina of treason for "serious and repeated violations of the constitution".

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[The Conversation Africa] The Namibian genocide was one of the first genocides of the 20th century. Between 1904 and 1908, tens of thousands of Ovaherero and Nama people were killed under German colonial rule.

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[The Conversation Africa] As the news spread about the outbreak of Ebola in mid-May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report about pandemics. The title was: A World on the Edge: Priorities for a Pandemic-Resilient Future.

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The US, Mexico and Canada - the three hosts of next month’s World Cup - say they will align public health measures for people traveling to the tournament from the DR Congo and other African nations affected by the Ebola outbreak.

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[RFI] A Kenyan high court has ordered the temporary suspension of plans for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country, after a rights group challenged the plan.

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Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal supporters in Senegal are gearing up for a historic Champions League final on Saturday, turning Dakar into a hub of passion, colour, and high expectations.

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Uca, Yali, and Yara were encouraged into the water at Chester Zoo by their first-time parents.

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Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested eight students linked to the planning and execution of a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School that left 16 students dead.

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[spotlight] If South Africa is serious about ending TB, protecting people living with HIV, and safeguarding the next generation from nicotine addiction, Parliament must finally pass the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, argues Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf, as we mark World No Tobacco Day on May 31.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi has accused the government of mismanagement, corruption, conflict of interest and state capture, claiming Kenyans would resist attempts to expose the country to health risks.

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A Russian drone from strikes on Ukraine crashes in Galati, injuring two and prompting Romania to seek faster NATO anti-drone support for its air defences.

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Africa’s Economic Transformation: Lindeka Dzedze, Executive Head of Strategic Partnerships for Global Markets at Standard Bank Corporate &