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Africa: Turkey Raises Residence Permit Fee By 930 Percent for Nigerians, 36 Other African Countries

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[This Day] Abuja -- Turkey has commenced a sweeping increase in residence permit application fees, raising certain categories for Nigerians, and nationals of about 36 other African countries by as much as 930 per cent, the Directorate General of Migration Management announced at the weekend

Sudan: Cabinet Underscores Combating Corruption, Smuggling, and Narcotics

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[SNA] The Cabinet held a meeting on Sunday in Khartoum chaired by Dr. Kamil Idris, during which it reviewed the efforts of the Ministry of Interior and the General Intelligence Service in combating corruption, smuggling, and narcotics, underscoring the imperative of confronting this dangerous phenomenon affecting Sudanese society.

Kenya: Social Media Overtakes TV, Radio As Top News Source in Kenya

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Social media has become the leading source of news for Kenyans, overtaking television and radio, according to new data from the Media Council of Kenya.

South Africa: New Sassa System Piloted in Bellville Office

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[GroundUp] The agency's plans to improve service by using technology

South Africa: Price of Petrol and Diesel to Increase From Wednesday

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday.

South Africa: Call for Calm As Hantavirus Case Confirmed

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Health (DoH) has called for public calm following confirmation of a rare Hantavirus case in a critically ill British national in South Africa.

Nigeria: Police Launch Manhunt After Bandit Attack in Katsina

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[Vanguard] The Police Commissioner in Katsina State, Ali Umar-Fage, has ordered an aggressive manhunt for bandits behind the reprisal attack on communities in Kankia.

Ghana: President Mahama Inaugurates Divisional Police Headquarters in Krobo Odumasi

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[Ghanaian Times] The President, John Dramani Mahama, has inaugurated a Divisional Police Headquarters in Krobo Odumasi of the Eastern Region, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's security infrastructure and enhance policing capacity.

Ghana: Averting Power Crisis - Govt Eyes 1,200 Megawatt Gas-Fired Plant

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[Ghanaian Times] The government is taking steps to avert a possible power crisis with plans to add a 1,200-megawatt gas-fired electricity generation plant, President John Dramani Mahama has announced.

Extreme heat could pose threat to players and fans at 2026 FIFA World Cup

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With the 2026 FIFA world cup kicking off in June, researchers are warning that rising temperatures could pose a risk to athletes, fans and staff. Games will take place across the US, Canada and Mexico between June and July, among the hottest months of the year for the North America region.

Nigeria: Labour Party Releases 2027 Primaries Timetable, Fixes Nomination Fees

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[Premium Times] Labour Party said the timetable is in compliance with the Electoral Act of 2026 and the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) revised timetable and schedule of activities for conducting the 2027 general elections.

Nigeria: Nigeria's Economic Growth Back On Track After Years of Crisis - Report

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[Premium Times] The report, titled "The Journey to a Trillion-Dollar Economy: Nigeria on the Rise Again," drew data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the National Bureau of Statistics, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Monetary Fund.

Nigeria: Dangote Denies Rift With Tony Elumelu, Rejects Refinery Funding Claims

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[Premium Times] Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu and financed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery through personal borrowing from friends.

Africa: African Countries Up Efforts to Tax High-Income Individuals

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[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- African countries are exploring ways to tax high-earning individuals as the continent seeks to expand its revenue collection amid what experts say is a growing gulf between rich and poor.

New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape

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Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.

Africa’s telecom towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge

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Soaring diesel prices linked to the Iran conflict are accelerating a continent‑wide shift in Africa’s telecom industry, pushing operators to replace fuel‑hungry generators with solar‑powered systems to keep mobile networks running and costs under control.

Somalia: Somalia, UN Discuss Strengthening Media Cooperation On Humanitarian Response

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Information Minister Daud Aweis Jama held talks on Monday with the United Nations' deputy special envoy and humanitarian coordinator George Conway, focusing on boosting cooperation in media, public awareness and emergency response.

Somalia: Somalia, UNDP Step Up Cooperation On Elections, Development and Humanitarian Response

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's permanent secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hamza Haadow, held talks with senior United Nations official Shoko Noda during her week-long visit to Mogadishu, focusing on strengthening cooperation aligned with the country's national priorities.

Kenya: How Electoral Violence Continues to Disrupt Kenyan Businesses

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's history of electoral violence has repeatedly left a trail of economic disruption, with businesses bearing some of the heaviest losses whenever political tensions spill into the streets.

Kenya: Ruto - Kanjama 'Up to the Task' As New LSK President

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has congratulated Charles Kanjama on his election as President of the Law Society of Kenya.

Bas Timmer: Designing Warmth, Dignity and Shelter

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Designing for dignity and survival, Bas Timmer creates wearable shelters that provide warmth, protection and hope for people experiencing homelessness.

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