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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- African digital influencers must unite their voices to accelerate the continent's transformation, according to Gemeda Olana, CEO of AGA Tech Enterprise.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has demanded a full police explanation over the killing of Reverend Julius Ngari Ndumia, describing the murder of the PCEA cleric as shocking, disturbing and a threat to freedom of worship in the country.
[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, joins the nation in commemorating the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
[Independent (Kampala)] Soroti -- A growing garbage crisis at Soroti Main Market has sparked health concerns among traders and residents as uncollected waste piles continue to emit a foul stench and disrupt business operations. Waste collection services at the market have stalled, worsening sanitation conditions and exposing vendors and customers to possible disease outbreaks.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Judiciary has launched its inaugural Judges' Book Fair in Nairobi, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen legal scholarship, research, and knowledge sharing within the justice system.
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The attacks by Allied Democratic Forces fighters reportedly took place over two days from Tuesday in the north-east of the country.
South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday overturned a vote in parliament that had quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a cash-heist scandal.
[Nile Post] Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has led African legislators in condemning what they described as growing interference by the European Parliament in the internal affairs of African countries, urging members of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to defend the continent's sovereignty.
[Nile Post] Residents of Jalamba village have appealed to government and local leaders to urgently restore healthcare services after a government health facility in the area was abandoned and later turned into a tomato market.
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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.
