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[Shabelle] An Iranian flagged vessel, identified as the Al Waseemi 786, has been hijacked by suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia, maritime security agencies reported on Wednesday.

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[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged her newly appointed deputy ministers to deliver on the promises of the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).

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[Africa Check] Viral videos of giraffe being injured on highway are AI generated

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[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A campaign poster appears to prove that Dorcas Rigathi will run for Nyeri governor in 2027 elections, but no credible media reports confirm this.

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[Ghanaian Times] Football fans in Kadjebi in the Oti Region have expressed mixed reactions to the dismissal of Otto Addo as Head Coach of the Black Stars by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

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Mob violence erupted on Wednesday in Jos, in north-central Nigeria, after a gun attack on a bar killed over 30 people during the weekend.

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[Daily Maverick] Steven Gruzd's passing leaves a gap in the fraternity of skilled, thoughtful South African political scientists. This author now has unfinished work he had looked forward to pursuing with the deceased.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged over 6,300 traders in New Gikomba Market to ignore opposition leaders encouraging them to resist relocation from the Nairobi River area.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS) has suspended a captain attached to the Protection Security Services (PSS) after an internal investigation uncovered discrepancies and suspicious transactions within the division.

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a ministerial task team to coordinate government action to cushion South Africans against the impact of the war in the Middle East which has triggered rising costs of fuel.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has thanked the nation's compliant taxpayers after the revenue service recorded a historic R2 trillion in net tax collections for the 2025/26 financial year.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Cabinet has called on citizens to prioritise road safety and act responsibly as traffic volumes increase ahead of the Easter long weekend.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the construction of a new ground reservoir and tower in Brixton has been successfully concluded, making a tangible difference in strengthening water provision across Johannesburg.

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[allAfrica] For decades, Cape Mental Health - a community-based non-profit working throughout the Western Cape - has championed the rights and well-being of society's most vulnerable, particularly people with intellectual disabilities. Central to its approach is a simple but powerful conviction: that these individuals are not passive recipients of care, but rights holders who deserve dignity, protection, and full inclusion in their communities.

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As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how people create, communicate, and consume media, one critical question is emerging: how do we ensure technology

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In the digital economy, security should be about preserving an organisation’s ability to operate and innovate Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

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Burundi’s army has confirmed that 13 civilians were killed and 57 others wounded after explosions tore through a military arsenal in Bujumbura earlier this week. Three soldiers were also reported among the injured, though no military deaths have been disclosed.

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Kemp concludes that keeping your insurer in the loop is paramount as we weather this price hike storm. “Taking steps to reduce your fuel consumption – such as

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[263Chat] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has announced sweeping new controls on mobile network operators citing concerns over fraud, unregulated lending and threats to financial stability.

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[263Chat] Survivors of gender-based violence are speaking out against plans to abolish the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) warning that the move could leave vulnerable women without protection or support.

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[263Chat] Highlanders Football Club head coach and former Warriors strike Benjani Mwaruwari has voiced frustration over what he describes as a lack of backing at the club as administrative delays continue to disrupt the club's preparations.