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Residents of Kenyan town hosting U.S. Ebola center oppose facility

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Kenya's health minister said on Wednesday that the US-funded quarantine centre would proceed, days after deadly protests erupted over the project

The Shoemaker of Kebri Beyah: A Refugee’s Journey of Identity, Resilience, and Hope

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The shoemaker of kebri: Jemal Mohamed Elmi lives in Kebri Beyah Woreda in the Fafan Zone’s refugee camp area, near Jijiga—what the locals call

Traditional healers in DRC say they can cure Ebola

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Although there is still no vaccine or official treatment for the Bundibugyo virus, the rare strain of the current and deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC, Dauda Tshimanga and his wife Mariam Kabika, a couple of traditional healers, are "certain" they have a found a remedy to treat it.

Nigerian museum revamp amplifies calls for return of looted treasures

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Western museums, including those in Britain, the Netherlands and Germany, have in recent years returned several hundred artefacts, but countless more remain in galleries in Europe and America

Rwanda: RDB Closes Four Hotels Over Standards Concerns

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[New Times] The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) on Thursday, June 4, ordered the temporary closure of four hospitality establishments across the country following inspections that found violations of tourism and hospitality requirements.

Kenya: Kenya, South Africa Sign 6 Deals Including Pact On Trade Facilitation

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and South Africa on Thursday signed six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening trade, maritime connectivity, skills development and cultural cooperation.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Rejects Xenophobia Label, Calls for African Solutions

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected claims of xenophobia, instead describing migration pressures as a continental challenge that requires African-led solutions, deeper economic integration and shared prosperity across the continent.

Kenya: 19 Officials Charged in Sh14bn Sacco Scandal Over Alleged Decade-Long Fraud

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Nineteen individuals have been arraigned in connection with a suspected Sh14 billion fraud scheme involving a major Savings and Credit Cooperative (Sacco), in a case that has once again spotlighted governance and accountability risks within Kenya's cooperative sector.

Kenya: No, Photo Does Not Show Ebola Patients Arriving in Kenya From U.S.

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[Africa Check] No, photo does not show Ebola patients arriving in Kenya from US

Tanzania: No, European Union Didn't Call for Removal of Tanzania's President Hassan, Video Misrepresents Lawmaker's Remarks

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[Africa Check] No, European Union didn't call for removal of Tanzania's president Hassan, video misrepresents lawmaker's remarks

Somali capital rocked by gunfire ahead of planned protests

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People in Mogadishu say they endured a "sleepless night" after heavy gunfire rocked Somalia's capital, with smoke rising over the city and armed forces deployed on the streets, after clashes erupted between rival political factions ahead of planned protests.

Kenya: No, Kenya's Standard Newspaper Did Not Publish 'Black Heart' Front Page Criticising Ex-VP Gachagua

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[Africa Check] No, Kenya's Standard newspaper did not publish 'Black Heart' front page criticising ex-VP Gachagua

Africa: Cambodia Did Not Order African Nationals to Leave the Country - Viral Notice Fake

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[Africa Check] Cambodia did not order African nationals to leave the country - viral notice fake

Nigeria: No, Photos Showing Scarred Children Are Old, Unrelated to Nigeria's Oyo State School Abduction

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[Africa Check] No, photos showing scarred children are old, unrelated to Nigeria's Oyo state school abduction

Kenya: No, Kenya's Standard Newspaper Didn't Publish a Front-Page Warning Against 'Burning' Nyandarua

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[Africa Check] No, Kenya's Standard newspaper didn't publish a front-page warning against 'burning' Nyandarua

Kenya: No, Bolt Not Exiting Kenyan Market On 8 June 2026

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[Africa Check] No, Bolt not exiting Kenyan market on 8 June 2026

Nigeria: Police Deny Claim On Rescue of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers

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[Premium Times] The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a claim circulating on social media that the schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota communities in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State had been rescued.

East Africa: IGAD Calls for Immediate De-Escalation As Political Violence Escalates in Somalia

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has expressed deep concern over reports of violence in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, amid rising political tensions and a worsening constitutional crisis.

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Religious Heritage Artifacts Returned From Italy

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A collection of Ethiopian religious heritage artifacts preserved for decades by an Italian family has been officially returned to Ethiopia.

Ethiopia: Japan Praises Ethiopia's Electoral Process, Hails Successful 7th General Election

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Japan has commended Ethiopia for the successful conduct of its 7th General Election, praising the efforts of the country's electoral authorities and the active participation of citizens in the democratic process.

Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali's death

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Ten years after the death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, is celebrating his legacy with remembrance events and a new annual initiative aimed at promoting kindness and service.

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