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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A plane crash occurred today at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport after the aircraft experienced a technical failure, the head of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, Ahmed Moalim Hassan, confirmed.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A United Nations aircraft in Somalia today executed a successful emergency landing in Mogadishu after detecting a landing gear malfunction.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is working on simplifying the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) filing system that discourages MSMEs from submitting returns.

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[Shabait] Traditional Eritrean foods and drinks are part of the rich cultural heritage of the people. They have been in existence for centuries although they might have undergone changes over time.

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[Capital FM] In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of our lives, Kenya's public sector stands at a critical juncture.

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[spotlight] There is no shortage of myths about the cancellation of US foreign assistance. This includes the widely held misconception that PEPFAR is exempt from US aid cuts and the belief that grant terminations are just taking place in South Africa. Many of these falsehoods have been reinforced by US and South African officials. Spotlight and GroundUp dissect some of the most popular misconceptions.

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Organizers say the protests are against a campaign by President Emmerson Mnangagwa ’s supporters for him to extend his rule beyond 2028, when his second and final term ends

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Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.

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Convicted war criminal Thomas Lubanga has announced the formation of a new rebel movement, called Convention for the Popular Revolution, in eastern Congo's Ituri province. The movement could further destabilise a region already battered by M23's rapid advance.

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The Houthis have continued their attacks on commercial vessels in the Red and Arabian Seas, claiming they are preventing Israeli-linked navigation in protest against the war in Gaza. Since late 2023, the rebels have targeted over 100 merchant ships, sinking two and killing four sailors.

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A total of 95 people are charged with promoting "public violence" and for "breaches of peace".

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South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter, who took over in March 2023, resigns citing "personal reasons".

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Trump also highlighted upcoming trade measures, particularly his push for "reciprocal tariffs," which he claimed would spark an economic resurgence

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Seen by over a billion people a week at the show’s peak in the 1990s, the costume helped define the look and style of the era. This iconic piece is the centrepiece of "Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style", a new exhibit at the Design Museum in London

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[WHO] Geneva -- The World Health Organization (WHO) today published its first-ever reports addressing the critical lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases, showing the urgent need for innovative research and development (R&D) to close these gaps.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the previous government's scheme of sending irregular migrants to Rwanda "wasteful" and "inefficient". Starmer's government cancelled the scheme, but has recently tightened its stance on irregular migration.

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[GroundUp] US and South African officials have contributed to misinformation about the cancellation of funding

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Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.

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[ISS] As the 2027 elections loom closer, three grand bargains will determine the president's political future.

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As it relates to African Financial Markets, we have not been spared the volatility and unpredictability that comes from these interesting times and with an

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Hakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of "indulgence" and a lack of self-control.