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Ghana MP detained in Netherlands over alleged $32m FBI probe

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Ghanaian Member of Parliament Kwame Ohene Frimpong has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, according to a statement from Ghana’s Parliament.

Seconds Save Lives: Why Data Held At The Edge Is Critical For Faster Patient Diagnosis

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Faster Patient Diagnosis: Giorgio Ippoliti - Technologist, Field Applications Engineering EMEA, Sandisk When it comes to diagnosing and treating

President Macron faces backlash after summit outburst

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French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after he interrupted a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience.

Nigeria: Alleged Coup Plot - Suspects Gave Confessional Statements Voluntarily, Says Witness

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[Premium Times] In his testimony in the trial-within-trial, the witness told the court that the defendants were calm, unagitated and fully aware of their constitutional rights before making their statements.

Africa: Nearly 10 Times Fewer Nurses - The Stark Reality of Global Healthcare Inequality

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[MSF] On International Nurses Day, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is celebrating our nurses and their skills, compassion, and empathy as they accompany patients throughout their healthcare journeys, from new life to end-of-life, wherever they are.

Big 5 Construct South Africa Returns For Its 14th Edition, Spotlighting Opportunities In The Country’s Construction Market

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Big 5 Construct South Africa: Co-located with South Africa Infrastructure Expo, which also includes Transport Evolution Africa, the events will take place

Sudan: Between Khartoum and Nyala - Humanitarian Aid Stuck Amid Legitimacy Conflict

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[Ayin Network] UN estimates indicate that more than 33 million Sudanese, including millions of people in Darfur, Kordofan and Blue Nile, are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. However, this assistance is now at risk after the humanitarian file has turned into a political battleground between the warring parties: the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), which vie for the legitimacy of granting work permits to organisations.

South Africa: Leadership Vacuum in NMB Triggers Warning of Administrative Takeover

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[Daily Maverick] Nelson Mandela Bay could be placed under provincial administration if it fails to resolve a leadership crisis over suspended city manager Noxolo Nqwazi, Cogta MEC Zolile Williams has warned.

From Vergelegen To Midlands: South Africa’s Green Lung Movement Gains Momentum

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South Africa’s Green Lung Movement: In a significant milestone for South Africa’s tourism and sustainability agenda, the Tourism & Travel Green

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 13, 2026

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Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Intercept 400 Starlink Devices Allegedly Used By Terrorists - Official

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[Premium Times] Mr Martins said the recovered Starlink terminals were intercepted during sustained operations across Sambisa Forest, the Timbuktu Triangle and other terrorist enclaves in the North-east.

Kenya: MPs Probe Missing 27,000 Tonnes of Imported Sugar Declared Unfit for Consumption

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has launched investigations into the handling and whereabouts of more than 27,000 metric tonnes of imported sugar deemed unfit for human consumption.

Nigeria: Nollywood in Mourning As Actor Alexx Ekubo Dies At 40

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[This Day] The Nigerian film industry mourns as one of its most charismatic stars, Alexx Ekubo, passed away today, Tuesday. He was 40 years old.

Haiti residents protest after Cite Soleil clashes displace hundreds

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Residents of the Cite Soleil neighborhood in Haiti's capital protested Tuesday, demanding government protection after clashes forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend.

South Africa: Home Affairs Wins Constitutional Court Case Against Repeat Asylum Applications

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs has secured a significant victory against the abuse of the asylum system following a judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court in Director-General, Department of Home Affairs and Others v Irankunda and Another.

South Africa: Joburg Mayor Defends Demolitions of Illegal Structures - South African News Briefs - May 13, 2026

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Uganda: No More Time to Sleep - Museveni Sets Tone for Seventh Term After Swearing-in

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace wealth creation and hard work, warning that the country can no longer afford complacency as he begins his seventh term in office.

Ghana: President Mahama Approves Evacuation of 300 Ghanaians From South Africa

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[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians living in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks in the country.

Africa: Ruto Calls for Win-Win Africa-France Partnership At Nairobi Summit

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called for a win-win partnership between Africa and France built on mutual respect and shared responsibility.

South Africa: The Western Cape Mops Up After the Storm

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[GroundUp] Roads closed, trucks stranded, thousands of homes waterlogged or damaged

Trump’s China state visit raises hopes for steadier U.S.-China ties

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Business leaders, academics and international officials have expressed hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming state visit to China will help stabilize China-U.S. relations and expand cooperation between the world's two largest economies amid growing global uncertainty.

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