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Nigeria: Exclusive - List of Kidnapped Children Emerges, As Parents Detail Horror of Borno Attack

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[Premium Times] A verified register obtained by this newspaper from Mussa Ward councillor Peter Wabba identified 40 missing children by name, age, and family background.

Nigeria: Nigerians React As Cubana Chief Priest Loses APC Reps Primary

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[Premium Times] The outcome of the APC primary election in Imo State has generated heated discussions online, with many users dissecting Cubana Chief Priest's political approach.

Nigeria: Jonathan Advocates Prayers for Nigerian Leaders, Urges Citizens to Work Collectively for Peace

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[Premium Times] The former president said Nigeria would only attain greatness when citizens speak the truth, even in difficult times.

Nigeria: Govt Considers Radio Station for Adult, Non-Formal Education

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[Premium Times] He explained that radio remained the cheapest and most accessible medium for reaching marginalised and hard-to-reach populations.

Nigeria: 2027 - Constituents Oppose Lawmaker's Fourth Term Bid

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[Premium Times] The APC members staged a protest at the voting centre in Omu-Aran, where they had gathered for the constituency's primary election.

Nigeria: What We Know About How Islamic State Leader Mainok Was Killed in Nigeria

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[Premium Times] Security operatives tracked Mr Mainok's movements across multiple locations in northern Nigeria, including Abuja and Maiduguri, while attempting to avoid compromising the operation prematurely.

South Africa: Former North West Premier Bushy Maape Dies - South African News Briefs - May 18, 2026

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Africa: Epidemic of Ebola Disease Caused By Bundibugyo Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda Determined a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

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[WHO] Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 - Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having consulted the States Parties where the event is known to be currently occurring, is hereby determining that the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a public health emergency

Nigeria: Senate Condemns Students' Abduction in Borno, Oyo, Promises State Police Soon

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[Leadership] The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has condemned the abduction of students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states, describing the incidents as attacks on the future of Nigeria and a threat to national development.

Nigeria: Daniel Withdraws From Ogun APC Senatorial Primary Election Over Alleged Plans to Attack Supporters

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[Leadership] Barring any last-minute manoeuvring, members of Otunba Gbenga Daniel's political family, under the aegis of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-Otunba Gbenga Daniel Movement (BATOGD Movement), on Sunday evening ordered their principal, Daniel, to stay away from participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election scheduled to hold tomorrow, Monday, May 19, 2026, for fear of attacks on supporters.

Rwanda: 'They Hunted Us With Dogs' - Bigogwe Genocide Survivor Recounts Ordeal

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[New Times] Jean Claude Munyaneza was in primary school when killings started in Bigogwe during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Angola: Angola Challenges UN-Habitat to Accelerate Implementation of the New Urban Agenda

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[ANGOP] Baku -- Angola defended on Sunday, in Baku, Azerbaijan, the need for the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to accelerate the implementation of the new urban agenda by 2036, as a way to prevent Africa from becoming a space of climate vulnerability and social exclusion.

Rwanda: Western Province Expands Fruit Tree Planting to End Malnutrition

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[New Times] Western Province is intensifying efforts to promote fruit tree planting as part of measures aimed at reducing malnutrition and stunting among children, officials have said.

Rwanda: Rwanda On Alert As Ebola Outbreak Is Declared Global Emergency

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[New Times] The Ministry of Health has said it is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak reported in neighboring DR Congo, assuring the public that health personnel are "on alert to ensure early detection and rapid response."

Uganda: Museveni Backs Dangote's Regional Refinery Plan

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has endorsed plans for a proposed East African regional refinery championed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, saying the project aligns with Uganda's long-standing position against exporting raw materials without value addition.

Uganda: Museveni Postpones Martyrs Day Celebrations Over Ebola Threat

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has announced the postponement of this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, citing fears of Ebola transmission from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Kenya: Ngirici Warns Against Gender Politics and 'Imposed Leaders' in Kirinyaga 2027 Race

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici has intensified her political messaging ahead of the 2027 succession politics, defending women leadership while warning residents against what she termed as "imposed leaders" backed by political elites.

Central Africa: Kinshasa Coalition Blamed for Killings, Abductions in South Kivu

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[New Times] The AFC/M23 movement has reported continued killings, abductions, arbitrary arrests and aerial bombardments against civilians in various parts of South Kivu in eastern DR Congo.

Tanzania: EACOP Advances Toward Final Stages

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[Daily News] Tanga -- THE Ministry of Energy has commended the progress of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, saying implementation is nearing completion.

Uganda: Ugandan Women Drinking Like Fish, Report Warns

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[Nile Post] Uganda is facing an escalating alcohol abuse crisis, with new findings showing rising consumption among youth and women, high levels of heavy episodic drinking, and widening gaps in regulation across the country.

Tanzania: Tanzania, Russia Sign Key Agreements

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[Daily News] Arusha -- TANZANIA and Russia have signed cooperation agreements covering 12 key sectors, including language, health, agriculture, energy, tourism, education, science and technology, transport and logistics.

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