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Doing Business in Africa: 6 May 2026

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Doing business in africa: Weekly Intelligence Briefing for Investors, Executives, and Decision-Makers China dropped tariffs for 53 African nations on May

Uganda: Parliament passes Sovereignty Bill

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Uganda parliament passes sovereignty: Parliament on Tuesday, 05 May 2026 passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 adopting amendments that

“Am I my brother’s keeper?” (Gen 4:9)

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Am i my brothers: The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org), the body for communion, consultation, and

Kenya’s first private-sector agri-focused securitisation reaches first close at KES 276 million

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Kenyas first privatesector agrifocused: Fintech platform, Kaleidofin (www.Kaleidofin.com), has closed Kenya’s first private-sector local currency

Africa Mercy Brings Life-Changing Surgeries Back to Madagascar After Cyclone Gezani

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Africa mercy brings lifechanging: The hospital ship Africa Mercy® arrived in Toamasina yesterday, marking the sixth time that Mercy Ships

French Climate Envoy Benoît Faraco Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as France Deepens Energy Partnership with Africa

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French climate envoy benot: Benoît Faraco, Ambassador for Climate Negotiations, Decarbonized Energy and Climate Risk Prevention at the French Ministry

Africa’s health workforce expands but shortages, unemployment and migration intensify: WHO report

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Africas health workforce expands: Geneva, Switzerland, 05 May 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Africa is producing more health workers than ever

C. Africa opposition leader banned from travel slams 'abuse of power'

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Top Central African Republic opposition figure Anicet-Georges Dologuele on Wednesday criticised the state's "abuse of power" after he was prevented from leaving the country on the pretext he had lost his citizenship.

Health officials downplay global threat from ship hantavirus cases

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Health officials said the outbreak was far less contagious than Covid-19, and experts echoed that assessment, saying the chances of wider spread remain low.

Defiant S.Africa says African nations must address instability causing migration

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South Africa hit back Wednesday against charges of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants and said African nations should address issues like instability and bad governance causing their people to leave.

Eight killed in Iran shopping centre fire as probe targets builder

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Eight people died and 36 were injured after a huge fire engulfed a shopping centre near tehran, prompting a criminal investigation.

Search continues for two US soldiers who went missing in Morocco

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Search continues for two US soldiers who went missing in Morocco

South Africa: Schools, Businesses Close in Nelson Mandela Bay Floods

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[GroundUp] Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay were closed on Wednesday after torrential rain caused severe flooding. Some businesses also closed their doors.

Somalia: Somali PM Replaces Information Minister

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has dismissed Information Minister Daud Aweis and appointed lawmaker Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud as his replacement, the government said on Wednesday.

Somalia: Somalia PM, WFP Discuss Lasting Solutions to Food Insecurity

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met senior officials from the World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday to discuss long-term solutions to food insecurity, drought and recurrent climate shocks.

Somalia: Somali Forces Kill 13 Al-Shabaab Fighters in Central Operation

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[Shabelle] Bahdo -- The Somali National Army, backed by local militia fighters, carried out a large-scale operation on Wednesday in Boorey area, about 120 kilometres from Bahdo in the central Mudug region, killing at least 13 Al-Shabaab members, including senior commanders, military officials said.

Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Firm for Illegal Rebroadcast of Multichoice's Contents

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[Premium Times] The arraignment marks the latest development in a case that has been under investigation for sometime.

Kenya: Deaths Drop At Jootrh As Investments in Specialized Care Pay Off

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[Capital FM] Kisumu -- A sharp decline in patient deaths at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is being attributed to major investments in specialized care, modern equipment, and staffing.

Rwanda: Experts Warn Decline in Hand Hygiene May Increase Infection Risks

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[New Times] When one gets home after a long, busy day, they likely cannot recall how many hands they have shaken or how many surfaces they have touched. In all those interactions, microorganisms are constantly exchanged, and they pick some up and pass others on without realising it, says Dr. Eric Niyongira, a public health practitioner,

Rwanda: African Attorneys-General Meet in Kigali Over Policies, Partnerships

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[New Times] Rwanda has convened senior legal and policy leaders from across Africa for the second Attorneys-General Public-Private Accelerating Collaboration and Transformation (AG PACT) Forum, with a strong focus on how public-private partnerships (PPPs) can drive sustainable development.

Botswana: Kagame Arrives in Botswana for State Visit

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[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 6, arrived in Gaborone, Botswana for a two-day State Visit and was received by President Duma Boko at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

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