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Eritrea: U.S. Seeks to Lift Sanctions On Eritrea

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[HRW] Concerned Governments Should Not Overlook Dire Rights Record

Rwanda: French Court to Rule On Rwanda Genocide Case Against Agathe Habyarimana

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[RFI] France's judiciary is set to rule on Wednesday in a long-running investigation linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, as prosecutors and civil parties seek the indictment of Rwanda's former first lady Agathe Habyarimana.

Uganda: EACOP Grievance System Boosts Community Trust As Uganda Nears First Oil

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has said its grievance redress mechanism is playing a central role in building trust with host communities as Uganda moves closer to first oil.

South Africa: Deadly Storms Trap Thousands and Force Schools to Shut Doors

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[Scrolla] Floods have cut off nearly two thousand families in the Northern Cape and destroyed homes in the Free State today. Authorities locked the doors of over one hundred schools in the Western Cape to keep children safe from rising waters.

Kenya: Fuel Shortage - Technical Hitch Cited

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has attributed the recent fuel shortages reported at select petrol stations to a technical and administrative hitch, assuring Kenyans that the disruption is being resolved and normal supply will be restored within hours.

Election results delayed in Central African Republic amid strike

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According to several ANE employees, IT specialists at the institution’s data processing centre are refusing to release the results of the second round of municipal, regional and parliamentary elections held on April 26.

Cape Verde prepares to help virus-hit cruise ship, Canary Islands oppose docking

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Cape Verde says it's getting ready to offer further medical assistance to the Dutch cruise ship moored off its coast as it battles a suspected outbreak of hantavirus. The Canary Islands on Wednesday rejected a Spanish proposal to allow the boat to dock there, citing public health concerns.

Boko Haram attack on Chad army base kills at least 24 people

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Army sources say 46 troops were wounded in the raid at the Barka Tolorom military base on Lake Chad late on Monday.

NGO helps child soldiers to reintegrate in Central African Republic

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In the Central African Republic's Haute-Kotto prefecture, the NGO Esperance supporting former child soldiers by providing them with vocational training.

Middle East War: US-Iran ceasefire appears to hold

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A ceasefire between Iran and the United States seemed to be holding on Tuesday in spite of missile and drone attacks against vessels and an emirati port on Monday

Middle East War: Analyst says Strait of Hormuz situation 'highly uncertain'

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Some experts say the situation around the vital oil chokepoint remains uncertain, with Iran continuing to signal its intent to target ships that do not use with its preferred transit route.

GSMA Africa Policy Group Chair Calls For Urgent Tax Reforms To Accelerate Digital Inclusion

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The Chief Regulatory Officer of Airtel Africa and Chair of  GSMA Africa’s Policy Group, Mr. Daddy Mukadi, has called on African governments to

Powering The Future: DRC Investment Forum’s Energy Half-Day To Confront The 100,000 MW Question

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DRC Investment Forum: The number is so large it stops sounding real. One hundred thousand megawatts of hydropower potential (roughly 13% of the world's

Uganda parliament passes controversial ‘Sovereignty Bill' after amendments

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The legislation criminalises actions deemed to promote “the interests of a foreigner against those of Uganda” and labels individuals or groups receiving foreign funding as “agents of foreigners.” Those convicted under the law could face prison sentences of up to 20 years.

Priority Pass Reveals World’s Best Airport Experiences For 2026

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Priority Pass: Escape Lounge in Portland International, United States, voted Global Lounge of the Year Based on over 700k member ratings The winner

Mexico marks 164 years since Battle of Puebla with historic reenactment

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Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City.

Ghanaian Artist Dott Launches Global Campaign With World’s Largest Handbag

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Ghanaian Artist Dott: Made from Textile Waste, this ambitious artifact serves as a powerful cultural response to the global crisis of textile pollution In

Engen Brings Resilience And Innovation To NAMPO 2026 – Meet The Bokke And Stand A Chance To Win Fuel For A Year

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Engen, South Africa’s leading fuel and solutions partner, is proud to once again partner with Grain SA to sponsor NAMPO Harvest Day, taking place from

Russian guided bomb attacks kill at least 26 civilians across Ukraine

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Ukraine said at least 26 people were killed in Russian strikes on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with the heaviest losses in Zaporizhzhia and Kramatorsk.

Nigeria: 'I Was Misled,' Alleged Coup Defendant Says in Video Recording Played in Court

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[Premium Times] The defendant narrated his encounter with the alleged mastermind of the failed coup plot.

Uganda: Taxi Operators Bemoan Exclusion From Kampala Transport Reforms

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[Nile Post] The Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF) has raised concern over what it describes as exclusion from consultations surrounding the rollout of electric buses in Kampala, calling for greater inclusion in ongoing transport reforms led by the city authorities.

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