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African Voices of Science will convene two high-level sessions on Africa’s future in genomics and  precision medicine, and women’s leadership in

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[Premium Times] Since the announcement, about 130 Nigerians in South Africa have expressed a willingness to return home voluntarily.

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Nigerian singer-songwriter EKENE, signed to Mars, makes his official debut with his first-ever single, "Lullaby," now available on all DSPs.  Like

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[allAfrica] Mali's military leader, Assimi Goïta, has assumed the role of defence minister following the death of Sadio Camara in a suspected suicide bombing during a wave of coordinated attacks.

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[DW] Some Sudanese child soldiers have social media accounts are celebrated by millions of followers. Psychologists and other experts warn this is a dangerous trend.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has placed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) under administration due to governance instability within the institution.

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[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- As health threats continue to spread across borders, countries are strengthening how they work together to prevent and respond to outbreaks.

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[MISA] The World Press Freedom Index highlights the rise in coordinated online harassment, particularly against female journalists.

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[Nile Post] Ugandan health experts are raising concern over a growing and often overlooked trigger of heart complications--emotional stress and heartbreak.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has explained his announcement on the proposed construction of a regional oil refinery in Tanga, saying the plan is part of a broader strategy to accelerate industrialization across East Africa using locally available resources.

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The bill has sparked widespread concern among rights groups, journalists and sections of the private sector, who say it could undermine freedoms and deter investment in the East African nation.

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[GroundUp] CODETA and CATA assure commuters there will be peace

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[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines said it has been named Best Airline in Africa at the 2026 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, citing strong passenger confidence and loyalty across its global network.

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[263Chat] Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has called for peaceful coexistence among African nationals in South Africa, condemning xenophobia and violence targeting migrants.

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana is currently battling a serious outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has spread across several parts of the country, placing pressure on the economy and livelihoods, says the Acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti.

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[Daily News] Mwanza -- HEALTH sector leaders and workers across the country have been directed to fully prepare for the implementation of Universal Health Insurance to ensure Tanzanians access healthcare services without barriers.

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[RFI] A Tuareg-led separatist group in Mali has insists it is not a "terrorist" organisation despite carrying out coordinated attacks with al-Qaeda-linked fighters that hit military targets and killed the country's defence minister last month. The group, known as the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), was formed in December 2024 and is seeking independence for northern Mali.

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[Dabanga] Blue Nile / White Nile / Omdurman / Kurmuk / Kordo -- Escalating violence in Sudan's Blue Nile region and Omdurman has left civilians dead, injured, and displaced, amid intensifying drone strikes and ongoing clashes between rival forces. Humanitarian conditions continue to deteriorate as aid access remains limited and calls grow for urgent international intervention.

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[The Conversation Africa] Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan music star and political leader currently in exile. Framing his movement as a "people power" struggle by young Ugandans for democratic transition, he is a vocal critic of the regime.