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[Premium Times] Mr Falana urged both the African Commission and the South African government to hold perpetrators of xenophobic attacks accountable.

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Political tensions are escalating in the Democratic Republic of Congo as major opposition parties form a new coalition against a possible constitutional revision proposed by the government of Félix Tshisekedi.

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[Nile Post] Access to Mubende Regional Referral Hospital has been restricted following the registration of three suspected Ebola cases, with results from the Ministry of Health still pending.

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[ISS] Only a gradual consensus-based process can reconcile Somalia's competing political systems and avert repeated election crises.

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[UN News] The deadly Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda does not represent a global pandemic emergency, although the risk is high at a national and regional level, the UN health agency chief said on Wednesday.

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[Premium Times] Although Ashe eventually missed the podium in the men's 100m final, he still helped Nigeria salvage success by winning silver in the men's 4x100m relay

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS) has been allocated R127.072 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with an expected increase to R135.8 billion by the 2028/29 financial year, making it the largest institution in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Consumer Price Index (CPI), known as inflation, has risen by some 1.1% in April to reach some 4% mainly driven by rising fuel prices.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Government has set aside R1.6 billion for activities related to the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, with an additional R50 million allocated to provincial baselines - demonstrating that GBVF remains a whole-of-government priority within the policing budget.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Two-time world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has thrown his weight behind Cape Town's bid to be elevated to a World Marathon Majors race.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Busia County Police Commander Ahmed Abdilleh has confirmed that two people died during violent confrontations after a crowd reportedly stormed a police station following the arrest of a suspect linked to the destruction of police property.

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Critics at Cannes have praised Clarissa for its nuanced storytelling and powerful performances, marking another milestone for the growing global influence of Nigerian cinema.

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Nigerian forces, working alongside the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), say they have killed three senior ISWAP commanders in a new wave of joint air and ground strikes in the country’s northeast, bringing the total number of ISIS-linked militants killed to 175 since the operations began.

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[Premium Times] According to the union, the "total and indefinite" strike is due to the failure to implement the new salary structure and other welfare benefits of the academic staff.

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[Ghanaian Times] Thousands of residents in parts of southern Ghana risk severe flooding and storm-related destruction in the coming weeks if urgent steps are not taken to desilt drains, clear waterways to ensure public safety, the Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned.

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In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

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[Ghanaian Times] Ghana will need an estimated $53.3 billion over the next decade to implement its revised climate action plan, underscoring the scale of investment required to tackle climate change while sustaining national development.

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[Vanguard] Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have secured nominations for the 2026 BET Awards, further underlining the global rise and influence of Afrobeats and Nigerian music on the international stage.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- State Department for Sports is seeking parliamentary approval for a Sh32.24 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, marking a significant increase from the Sh25.49 billion ceiling set in the 2026 Budget Policy Statement as preparations for AFCON 2027 and major sports infrastructure projects gather pace.

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[Nile Post] Deep within the lush ecosystem of Kibale Forest National Park, a remarkable story of survival, instinct and natural medicine unfolds every day.

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[Premium Times] NEMA's Director-General, Zubaida Umar, flagged off the exercise during a stakeholders' engagement on Tuesday in Port Harcourt.