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Equatorial Guinea: Pope Leo Decries Inequality in Corrupt Equatorial Guinea

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[DW] Pope Leo XIV continued his tour of Africa with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea. The pontiff called for more justice in the country as the nation's president and his family looked on.

In Algerian desert, Sahrawi refugees still dream of independent homeland

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Sahrawi refugees go about daily life in the Aousserd camp near Tindouf in southern Algeria as residents say decades in exile have not weakened their demand for independence in Western Sahara: "Our demands are simple -- independence, and nothing else."

South Africa: Cape Town Battles Flooding After Heavy Rains - South African News Briefs - April 23, 2026

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Ethiopia: Amnesty Flags Evictions, Arrests, and Delays in Justice in Ethiopia

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[Reporter] Amnesty International has raised concerns over a range of human rights issues in Ethiopia, citing forced evictions, restrictions on civic space, and a lack of accountability for past abuses in its latest global report.

Nigeria: Nigeria, UK to Deepen Aviation, Trade Ties

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[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to deepening economic relations with the United Kingdom, particularly in the aviation sector and other mutually beneficial areas.

Nigeria: Paul Okoye Speaks for the First Time After Twin Brother Changes Their Shared Birthday

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[Leadership] Nigerian pop star Paul Okoye, of the P-Square music duo, eventually made a post said to be the first ever since his twin brother, Peter Okoye, openly distanced himself from him.

Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of New Minister

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[Premium Times] President Tinubu nominated Mr Darma as minister on Tuesday.

Nigeria: 100% Import Duties Stall Nigeria's Water Transport Potential

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[Vanguard] Nigeria's push to unlock its vast waterways for mass transit and economic growth is being choked by crippling import duties, with industry players warning that current policies are driving investors away, endangering safety, and slowing the sector's expansion.

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Proposes Use of Identity Cards for Citizens to Cross Between Zimbabwe and Botswana

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[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has proposed that Zimbabweans and Batswana intending to cross either side of the border of the neighbouring nations use national identity cards instead of passports.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Faces Tough Choice Over Crime-Accused Police Chief Masemola

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[Daily Maverick] President Cyril Ramaphosa must make a critical decision regarding National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who is embroiled in a criminal case tied to a police scandal.

South Africa: Durban Shops Close As Locals Protest Against Immigrants

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[Scrolla] People badly beat foreign nationals in Durban on Tuesday after men attacked a woman during a local mass cleanup protest. Police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said he will meet with protest leaders to discuss the matter and find a way forward.

Nigeria: As Foreign Aid Declines, Can Pension Funds Fill Nigeria's Health Financing Gap?

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[Nigeria Health Watch] Nigeria's pension fund assets grew by 20% in 2025, rising from N22.9 trillion in January to over ₦27 trillion by December. However, the bulk of these assets remains concentrated in federal government securities, effectively financing fiscal deficits, while a smaller share is allocated to equities listed on the stock exchange.

South Africa: Home Affairs Refutes Claims That Lesotho Nationals Can Enter South Africa Without Passports

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs has expressed concern over unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that nationals of Lesotho will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa.

Nigeria: Retired General, Five Others Plead Not Guilty to Coup Charges, Court Adjourns Bail Hearing

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[Premium Times] The six men pleaded not guilty Wednesday afternoon to all 13 charges preferred against them before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Africa: 6 African Thinkers Who Help Us Understand the World - New Book

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[The Conversation Africa] Who counts as an intellectual? In many traditions, the figure of the intellectual is tied to the search for truth, social critique and public engagement. From the Dreyfus Affair (a political scandal in 1894 in France that mobilised writers and thinkers to defend justice) to postcolonial debates, intellectuals are those who intervene in society, not just to interpret the world, but to challenge it.

South Sudan: As Civil War Reignites in South Sudan, So Too Does a Battle Over Aid

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[The New Humanitarian] Juba -- "The civilians bring the aid workers, and the aid workers bring everything else."

Libya: UN Mission Chief Laments Lack of Progress Towards National Renewal

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[UN News] Libya's political leaders continue to lag in implementing a roadmap that leads to national elections and unified institutions, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.

Sudan: The Best Efforts to Reduce Violence in Sudan Today Are Not Led By Diplomats

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[The New Humanitarian] Port Sudan, Sudan -- Investing in locally grounded peacebuilding is relatively cheap and has proven results.

Sudan: Restrictions On Humanitarian Work in Tawila Locality, North Darfur, Sudan

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[Darfur Network for Human Rights] Field sources have reported to DNHR that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have imposed strict restrictions on humanitarian organizations operating in Tawila camp, Tawila locality, North Darfur. The RSF communicated these restrictions through official letters sent directly to organizations in the field.

He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial

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At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row

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Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.

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