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Africa: Opinion - Africa Forward Summit Signals a New Era in Africa-Europe Relations

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[Capital FM] As Nairobi hosts the Africa Forward Summit 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Kenya finds itself at the centre of one of the most important diplomatic and economic conversations between Africa and Europe in recent years.

Trump rejects Iran peace offer, raising fears of escalation

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Iran sent its response to the latest U.S. proposal to end the Iran war via Pakistani mediators on Sunday, but U.S. President Donald Trump quickly rejected it in a social media post as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!”

Kenya: President Ruto Signs New Tax and Investment Laws in Push for Foreign Capital

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has signed into law a set of investment and taxation reforms that the government says are aimed at improving competitiveness in attracting large-scale investors and technology firms.

Malawi: Debate Erupts After PR Professionals Sweep Top Misa Malawi Positions

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[Nyasa Times] A heated debate has erupted within Malawi's media fraternity following the election of a new leadership team for Media Institute of Southern Africa Malawi Chapter, with concerns emerging that public relations professionals -- not active newsroom journalists -- have now taken control of nearly all key positions in the influential media body.

Malawi: 'Don't Wait for 2029' - Dulani Tears Into MCP As Court Ruling Reignites Leadership Revolt

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[Nyasa Times] Fresh pressure is mounting on Malawi Congress Party leader Lazarus Chakwera after political analyst Boniface Dulani bluntly warned the troubled opposition party that delaying internal reforms until 2029 could destroy its chances of returning to power in 2030.

Malawi: Cost of Living Crisis Deepens As Household Expenses Jump 8 Percent in One Month

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[Nyasa Times] Malawian families are being crushed by a rapidly worsening cost of living crisis after household expenses surged by more than 8 percent in April alone, exposing the brutal impact of rising fuel prices and a weakening economy.

Nigeria: Govt Moves to Clear Apapa, Tin Can Port Corridors

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[Vanguard] The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, PEBEC, has announced plans to commence a two-day clean-up and enforcement exercise along the Lagos port corridors as part of efforts to improve trade facilitation and enhance efficiency at the nation's seaports.

Nigeria: Sokoto, Sightsavers Step Up Vaccination After Meningitis Kills 33 Children

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[Daily Trust] The Sokoto State Government and Sightsavers Nigeria have intensified efforts to curb child mortality and improve immunisation coverage following the recent meningitis outbreak that claimed the lives of 33 children in the state.

Nigeria: Xenophobic Attacks: Ramaphosa, Urgently Show Leadership

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[Premium Times] The unfortunate insularity being advocated by South Africans misses the essential point of a globalising world

Nigeria: ICPC, Artificial Intelligence and the New Frontline in Nigeria's Anti-Corruption War

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[Premium Times] Perhaps, for the first time in a long while, the future may begin to favour transparency over impunity.

Malawi: Mining Sector Set to Generate $43 Billion As Experts Demand Fair Share for Communities

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi's mining sector is projected to generate a staggering $43 billion over the next 14 years, but growing concern is emerging that the country's districts and ordinary citizens could once again be left watching wealth leave their land while poverty remains firmly rooted in their communities.

Malawi: Malawi's Minerals Must Not Become Another National Tragedy - Why the Time for a Sovereign Wealth Fund Is Now

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[Nyasa Times] There are moments in a nation's history when destiny knocks only once.

Somalia: Somali PM Says Government Focused On Security, Democratic Transition

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said the federal government is prioritizing security, institutional rebuilding and the implementation of an inclusive democratic system, as the country pushes ahead with political and economic reforms.

Zimbabwe: CCC Legislator in Fix After Zanu-PF Links Him to Mnangagwa's 2030 Agenda

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[New Zimbabwe] OPPOSITION lawmaker, Caston Matewu finds himself in an uncomfortable position after Zanu PF linked him to a borehole unveiling programme meant to promote President Emmerson Mnangagwa's 2030 agenda.

Africa: Tinubu Arrives Nairobi for a Two-Day Africa Forward Summit

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[This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Monday morning arrived Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, to attend a two-day Africa Forward Summit.

Nigeria: Troops Repel Attack On Military Base, Kill Three Terrorists, Recover AK-47 Rifle

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[This Day] Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have successfully repelled another attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on the 120 Task Force Battalion in Gonori under Sector 2.

Nigeria: Many Traders Shutting Down As Transportation Eats Deep Into Profits

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[Vanguard] The hive activities that usually define Nigerian markets are gradually dying down. It is now being replaced by somber silence, as hundreds of traders have begun locking their shops.

Zimbabwe: 'No More Electricity Load Shedding Beyond 2026', Says Zesa Group CEO

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[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) says load shedding will end by December this year as the power utility transforms into a viable entity.

Zimbabwe: Swoop On Violent Crimes and Illegal Mining Nets 79 in Mazowe

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[New Zimbabwe] POLICE have arrested 79 suspects in a massive crackdown on violent crime and illegal mining activities in Mazowe mining areas of Mashonaland Central, with authorities warning that the operations had turned parts of the district into hubs of lawlessness and environmental destruction.

Nigeria: Oil Firms Export 80 Percent of Crude Output Despite Local Refining Demand

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[Vanguard] Oil companies in Nigeria exported about 80 percent of the country's crude oil production in the first quarter of 2026 despite rising demand from domestic refineries.

Nigeria: 2027 Presidency - Jonathan's Declaration Sparks Stir

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[Vanguard] Abuja: Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, plans to return to the presidency, using the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as platform to actualise his renewed presidential ambition, Vanguard gathered authoritatively yesterday.

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