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Namibia’s President Fires Agriculture Minister Over Rape, Kidnapping Allegations

Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has dismissed Agriculture Minister Mac-Albert Hengari amid serious criminal allegations, the presidency announced on Sunday via a statement on X (formerly Twitter). Invoking Article 32(6) of…

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U.S. Airstrike Allegedly Hits Migrant Detention Center in Yemen, Killing 68 Amid Growing Migrant Crisis

At least 68 African migrants were killed and 47 others wounded after an alleged U.S. airstrike hit a detention facility in Saada governorate, northern Yemen, on Monday, according to the…

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South Africa Defends Sovereignty Amid US Criticism Over Land Expropriation Law

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has firmly defended the country’s sovereignty following escalating tensions with the United States over race relations and the newly passed land expropriation law.…

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Twelve Nigerien Soldiers Killed in Tillabéry Ambush Amid Ongoing Anti-Jihadist Operations

Twelve Nigerien soldiers were killed after a terrorist ambush targeted a military patrol in the volatile Tillabéry region, the government announced. The attack, carried out by insurgents hiding among civilian…

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Ethiopia Nears IMF Loan Review Agreement, Eyes Summer Start for Formal Debt Talks with Bondholders

Ethiopia expects to reach a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week on the third review of its $3.4 billion loan program, according to State Finance Minister…

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NDLEA Seizes Over $649,000 in Drugs in Lagos Hotel Raid, Foils Major Trafficking Operations Nationwide

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized drugs worth over $649,000 during a major raid at The Hook Hotel in Lagos, arresting three suspects and confiscating 589 bags of…

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Laurent Gbagbo Launches ‘Enough is Enough’ Campaign as Ivory Coast Faces Pre-Election Turmoil

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has launched a new political campaign titled "Enough is Enough" to influence the upcoming 2025 presidential election, despite being barred from running due to a…

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Somalia Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Growing al-Shabaab Threat

Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, replacing key ministers as his government battles to contain a resurgent al-Shabaab insurgency. In a statement delivered…

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Tanzania Lifts Agricultural Import Ban on Malawi and South Africa Following Diplomatic Talks

Tanzania has lifted its recently imposed ban on agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa, the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) announced late Friday. The decision, effective immediately,…

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Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak After 42 Days Without New Cases

Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak after completing 42 days without any new infections, the country’s Health Ministry announced, with confirmation from the World Health…

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Kenya’s Sawe Dominates London Marathon as Ethiopia’s Assefa Sets Women-Only Record

In a commanding performance under unusually warm conditions, Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe claimed victory at the 2025 London Marathon, winning his first major marathon with a solo breakaway in the final…

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