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South Africa: Major Routes Reopen in Western Cape After Severe Weather

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[SAnews.gov.za] Major national routes in the Western Cape, including the N1 and N2, have been reopened and are operating close to normal capacity following recent severe weather, signalling significant progress in recovery efforts across the province.

Nigeria: Mercy Johnson's Husband Secures APC Ticket for Second-Term Reps Bid

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[Premium Times] Odianosen Okojie represents Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency.

Nigeria: 'I Remain Loyal to APC and Tinubu' - Cubana Chief Priest Says After Primaries Defeat

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[Premium Times] Seyi Tinubu publicly consoled Cubana Chief Priest following the businessman's defeat in the APC primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat in Imo State.

Rwanda: Timeline of Félicien Kabuga's Unresolved Genocide Case

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[New Times] The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) in The Hague has announced the death of Félicien Kabuga at the age of 91, bringing to a close one of the longest-running manhunts linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Rwanda: Rwandan Genocide Suspect Felicien Kabuga Dies in Custody

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[DW] Rwanda's Felicien Kabuga was once one of the world's most-wanted fugitives. He was accused of encouraging and bankrolling the 1994 genocide.

Nigeria: Xenophobia - How Ghana's Swift Response Exposed Nigeria's Lethargy - Atiku

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[Vanguard] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has berated the President Bola Tinubu administration for what he described as a shamefully slow and inadequate response to the renewed wave of anti-immigrant violence in South Africa.

Egypt: Egypt, Eritrea Sign Maritime Transport Pact, Declare Red Sea Security Exclusive to Littoral States

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[Shabelle] Asmara -- Egypt and Eritrea signed a maritime transport cooperation agreement on Saturday to launch a shipping line connecting their ports, as Cairo declared that the security of the Red Sea remains the exclusive responsibility of its littoral states.

Africa: WHO Convenes Partners to Strengthen Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville/Kinshasa -- As part of efforts to support the ongoing response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the World Health Organization convened governments, partners and technical agencies to align response priorities and reinforce preparedness across affected and neighbouring countries.

Nigeria: 'I'll Go to University, Become a Farmer At 40' - Ice Prince

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[Premium Times] The rapper revealed his retirement plans as he gradually steps away from releasing albums after nearly two decades in music.

Nigeria: DHQ Gives Different Explanation From Presidency On Controversy Over Is Leader's Killing

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[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES understands that certain coinages with prefixes beginning with "Abu" and suffixes ending with names of towns or popular Muslim names are commonly adopted within terrorist circles as aliases.

Nigeria: Nigerians React As Cubana Chief Priest Loses APC Reps Primary

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[Premium Times] The outcome of the APC primary election in Imo State has generated heated discussions online, with many users dissecting Cubana Chief Priest's political approach.

Nigeria: Exclusive - List of Kidnapped Children Emerges, As Parents Detail Horror of Borno Attack

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[Premium Times] A verified register obtained by this newspaper from Mussa Ward councillor Peter Wabba identified 40 missing children by name, age, and family background.

Nigeria: Govt Considers Radio Station for Adult, Non-Formal Education

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[Premium Times] He explained that radio remained the cheapest and most accessible medium for reaching marginalised and hard-to-reach populations.

Nigeria: Jonathan Advocates Prayers for Nigerian Leaders, Urges Citizens to Work Collectively for Peace

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[Premium Times] The former president said Nigeria would only attain greatness when citizens speak the truth, even in difficult times.

Nigeria: 2027 - Constituents Oppose Lawmaker's Fourth Term Bid

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[Premium Times] The APC members staged a protest at the voting centre in Omu-Aran, where they had gathered for the constituency's primary election.

Nigeria: What We Know About How Islamic State Leader Mainok Was Killed in Nigeria

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[Premium Times] Security operatives tracked Mr Mainok's movements across multiple locations in northern Nigeria, including Abuja and Maiduguri, while attempting to avoid compromising the operation prematurely.

South Africa: Former North West Premier Bushy Maape Dies - South African News Briefs - May 18, 2026

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Africa: Epidemic of Ebola Disease Caused By Bundibugyo Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda Determined a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

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[WHO] Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 - Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having consulted the States Parties where the event is known to be currently occurring, is hereby determining that the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a public health emergency

Ebola outbreak kills 88 in DR Congo as WHO declares global emergency

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A fast‑moving Ebola outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain has killed more than 80 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and reached the major city of Goma, prompting the World Health Organization to declare an international health emergency.

Nigeria: Senate Condemns Students' Abduction in Borno, Oyo, Promises State Police Soon

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[Leadership] The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has condemned the abduction of students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states, describing the incidents as attacks on the future of Nigeria and a threat to national development.

Nigeria: Daniel Withdraws From Ogun APC Senatorial Primary Election Over Alleged Plans to Attack Supporters

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[Leadership] Barring any last-minute manoeuvring, members of Otunba Gbenga Daniel's political family, under the aegis of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-Otunba Gbenga Daniel Movement (BATOGD Movement), on Sunday evening ordered their principal, Daniel, to stay away from participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election scheduled to hold tomorrow, Monday, May 19, 2026, for fear of attacks on supporters.

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