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[263Chat] Government has dismissed claims that the return of farms protected under Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (BIPPA) marks a reversal of Zimbabwe's land reform programme saying the process is strictly a legal and constitutional exercise aimed at resolving outstanding obligations.
[263Chat] Zimbabwean writer Sue Nyathi is set to reach a global audience after her acclaimed novel The Polygamist was adapted into a Netflix drama series premiering next month.
[Daily Trust] Nigerian intending pilgrims have been urged to obey Saudi Arabian laws, remain disciplined and focus on the spiritual essence of the Hajj pilgrimage.
[263Chat] The Meteorological Services Department says there is a high probability that Zimbabwe could experience an El Niño weather pattern during the 2026/27 rainy season raising fears of below-normal rainfall and possible drought conditions.
[Daily Trust] A wave of mass resignations has hit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State as Governor Seyi Makinde, is reportedly planning to defect to another political following the crisis in the PDP.
[Capital FM] South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that Parliament acted unconstitutionally when it halted efforts to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022.
[263Chat] Three African digital rights organisations have condemned the cancellation of the 2026 edition of RightsCon in Zambia, accusing authorities of yielding to foreign pressure and undermining civic freedoms on the continent.
[Daily Trust] The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Ishaq Oloyede, has cautioned Islamic leaders against using mosques and religious pulpits for partisan political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections.
[Daily Trust] Two soldiers were killed while repelling an attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rescue teams raced against time on Friday after a rockfall at an informal gold mining site in Rumos Hills, West Pokot County, left at least 15 people dead amid fears that more miners could still be trapped underground.
[New Times] Rwanda is exploring a potential partnership with Cleveland Clinic, a globally renowned medical institution, as part of efforts to advance healthcare in the country.
[Government of Botswana] President Duma Boko has announced a three-day period of national mourning following the passing of Former President, His Excellency Festus Gontebanye Mogae.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali opposition lawmaker Caano Nuug said that opposition politicians stand with residents displaced from Mogadishu, accusing the government of demolishing homes belonging to poor families.
[GroundUp] Cape Town commuters brace for looming taxi fare hike
[GroundUp] With immediate effect the CircumQ device may not be used on boys aged ten to 14
[allAfrica] Monrovia -- The government of Botswana has announced the death of former President Festus Mogae at the age of 86. Serving as the nation's third president since independence, Mogae was widely acclaimed for his commitment to good governance and his management of the diamond-rich country's economy during his decade-long tenure.
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a cold front is expected to make landfall over the western parts of the Western Cape and the south-western parts of Namakwa in the Northern Cape on Sunday morning.
[SAnews.gov.za] The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the decision to temporarily suspend burials at several municipal cemeteries following severe rainfall and flooding across the metro is necessary to protect public health, environmental safety and the dignity of the burial process.
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African National Parks (SANParks) says teams and stakeholders are working tirelessly to restore access to the Garden Route National Park after persistent rainfall caused widespread damage to infrastructure.
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Shakira shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, “From Maracaná Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026."
The attacks by Allied Democratic Forces fighters reportedly took place over two days from Tuesday in the north-east of the country.
