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Africa: 'Why Men Aren't Wired to Be Committed to One Partner' - Akon

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[Premium Times] Senegalese-American singer Akon has sparked debate after suggesting that men are not naturally wired for commitment, arguing that most relationship problems women face stem from infidelity.

Nigeria: Offa Bank Robbery - Saraki Denies Fresh Charges, Alleges Political Plot

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[Premium Times] Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has denied any involvement in the 2018 Offa bank robbery, describing fresh criminal charges filed against him by the Kwara State Government as politically motivated and an abuse of judicial process.

Uganda: A Look Back At Six Terms of Museveni's Presidency

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[Independent (Kampala)] On May 12, 2026, Yoweri Museveni will take the oath of office for a seventh time as president of Uganda. Statistics show that 75% to 80% of the country's population was born after 1986 and, therefore, is the only president a majority of Ugandans have known. The majority have grown, studied, graduated, and given birth to children under his regime. I can't describe what life was like under the previous regime, even though I was born there; I only know it from Google or from people who experienced it.

What next for South African opposition firebrand Malema after his five-year prison sentence?

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The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians.

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures

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Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon

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A ceasefire in Lebanon has brought a pause in fighting after weeks of war. Residents are returning to damaged homes as questions remain over how long the truce will hold.

Oil prices plunge as markets rally after Strait of Hormuz reopens

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In Europe, stocks surged in response to the news, with major indexes in France and Germany rising more than 2%. However, Asian markets, which closed before the announcement, ended the day lower.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial ships during ceasefire

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US President Donald Trump thanked Tehran but said the naval blockade on Iran would stay in place until a peace deal is signed.

Deportees arrive in Kinshasa from U.S. under Trump agreement

Africanews  

After being deported from the U.S., around 15 people touched down in Kinshasa early Friday, under agreement between the Congolese government and the Trump administration.

Mugabe's son pleads guilty to lesser charges in Johannesburg shooting case

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Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 29, admitted in a Johannesburg court to illegally being in the country and pointing a firearm—but denied shooting and seriously injuring his gardener during an altercation in the upscale Hyde Park suburb.

Iran War: Energy shock drives Africa, Asia to nuclear power

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The Iran war and resulting global energy shock are driving some countries in Africa and Asia to ramp up nuclear power generation.

Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa

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Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

Pope urges young Cameroonians to resist temptation of corruption

Africanews  

At Mass in Doula he also told young people to reject every form of abuse or violence, and to always show hospitality and care for one another.

Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground

Africanews  

A group of three masked robbers held 25 people hostage during a bank heist in Naples on Thursday 16 April 2026 before escaping through a tunnel connected to the city’s sewer network, authorities said.

Nigeria: Tinubu Signs 2026 Appropriation Bill, 2025 Budget Extension

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[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has assented to the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which provides for an aggregate expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion. He has also signed the bill extending the implementation period for the 2025 budget from March 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

Liberia: World Bank, Liberia Assess Economic Stability Under Oil Pressure

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[Liberian Observer] Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan and a high-level Liberian delegation have held strategic discussions with Ousmane Diagana and senior World Bank officials to assess economic stability under mounting oil price pressures linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Liberia: Grand Kru Community Reclaims Identity With Name Change

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[Liberian Observer] The Nimeah Community in Electoral District #1, Grand Kru County, has officially reclaimed its cultural identity through a landmark decision to rename Andrewville and Wilsonville as Nimeah Plantation and Nimeah Beach, in what residents describe as a historic restoration of heritage and local pride.

Liberia: Linsu, MOE Commence 2026 Nat'l Students Symposium

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[Liberian Observer] The Liberia National Students' Union, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has officially begun the 2026, National Students' Symposium (NSS) Thursday, April 16, at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo outside of Monrovia

Ethiopia: Liberia, Ethiopia Ink Major Ai Agreements

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[Liberian Observer] Liberia and Ethiopia have signed major bilateral agreements on Artificial Intelligence, science, technology, and education, marking a significant milestone in cooperation between the two nations as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. concluded a two-day state visit to Addis Ababa.

Liberia: Lerc Holds Public Hearing On LEC's 20-Mw Solar Generation License Application

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[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) announces a Public Hearing on the Liberia Electricity Corporation's (LEC) application for a 20-megawatt (MW) Solar Generation License.

Nigeria: Blord Granted Bail - Sowore

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[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that Blord was remanded in custody on 1 April until 27 April.

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