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Uganda: Law Society Rejects Seven-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Constitutional Crisis

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[Nile Post] The Uganda Law Society has opposed proposals to extend political terms from five to seven years, warning the move could undermine democratic principles and trigger legal and political confrontation.

Thinkyoung And Boeing Launch First STEM School In Angola

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ThinkYoung, in partnership with Boeing , concluded the first edition of the ThinkYoung STEM School in Luanda, a free educational program designed to introduce

Africa Energy Indaba Unveils 2027 Theme: African Energy – Pathways To Prosperity

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Following the resounding success of the 2026 edition, the Africa Energy Indaba has officially announced its 2027 theme: African Energy – Pathways to

Nigeria: Govt Defends Airstrikes On Border Market, Orders Probe Into Civilian Casualties

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[Premium Times] The government, however, ordered a full investigation into the reported civilian casualties during the operation.

Nigeria: Nine Killed in Fresh Attack As Fear Grips Benue Communities

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[Premium Times] Nine residents were killed in Edikwu Ankpali, Apa LGA, as renewed attacks deepen insecurity in Benue, with residents naming victims and demanding urgent action.

Kenya: Kerosene Spared in Latest Fuel Review On Sh108 Subsidy

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kerosene prices remained unchanged at Sh152.78 per litre in the latest review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), after the government applied the highest subsidy on the product.

South Africa: SAMRC Rolls Out Rescue Grants - What Next for Research Projects Hit By Us Funding Cuts?

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[spotlight] Cuts in United States funding for global health research over the past year dealt a heavy blow to South Africa's health research ecosystem, which has historically been heavily reliant on US financial support. Spotlight looks at what the South African Medical Research Council has done to weather the storm and what they have planned for the next few years.

Sudan: Sudan in a Week Issue #29

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[Ayin Network] To keep our readers informed of the multitude of events taking place in Sudan amidst the ongoing, devastating war, we have developed a series of weekly news briefs covering major topics of the week.

South Africa: How the Education Department Plans to Keep Pregnant Learners in School

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[Daily Maverick] The Department of Basic Education is seeking to permanently end the quiet expulsion of pregnant learners. Draft regulations propose an ironclad academic safety net and mandatory reporting laws, though legal advocates warn that schools are still actively finding ways to push expecting teens out of the system.

Lesotho: The Boatmen of Lesotho - a Lifeline for Villagers

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[GroundUp] These boats are an essential mode of transport, ferrying people across the Senqu River in Qacha's Nek

South Africa: Shops Keep Food Prices High While Farming Costs Drop

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[Scrolla] The Competition Commission of South Africa found that the farm price for white maize dropped sharply by December last year. Shops did not pass these large savings on to buyers and stores kept the cost of maize meal very high.

The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on

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The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.

State officials among 9 people arrested over deadly stampede at Haiti citadel

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Nine people have been arrested in connection with a deadly stampede in Haiti, including five police officers and two state officials responsible for overseeing the UNESCO listed citadel where the incident took place.

The Silent Cost Of Avoidance

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Why ignoring your finances may be the most expensive habit of all Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Mystery surrounds US influencer’s death in Zanzibar

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A US influencer has died while on holiday in Zanzibar, as police continue investigations and withhold her partner’s passport.

From Investment To Impact: Rethinking Infrastructure In Developing Economies And Africa

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New BCG report analyses three decades of infrastructure investment across 92 countries, revealing which types of projects deliver the strongest economic

South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US

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Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

Belmoney And RwandaCash Partner To Unlock Pan-European Remittances To Rwanda

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Belmoney, Europe’s first Remittance-as-a-Service (RaaS) provider, today announced a strategic partnership with RwandaCash, the leading financial services

Pakistan hosts thousands of Sikh pilgrims for 2026 baisakhi rites

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Pakistan welcomed around 2,300 Sikh pilgrims from India for Baisakhi celebrations at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, about 45 kilometres from Islamabad.

Tanzania: Family Demands Answers in Death of U.S. Influencer Ashly Robinson

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[allAfrica] The family of 31-year-old Ashly Robinson is seeking answers after she died while on holiday in Zanzibar.

Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war

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Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.

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