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UN appoints former Haiti PM Garry Conille as Resident Coordinator in Kenya
Garry Conille served as prime minister of Haiti twice. His second term, in 2024, coincided with the first deployments of Kenyan troops as part of a UN-backed force designed to help Haiti restore security amid acute gang violence.
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Lebanon hit by fresh Israeli raid and Hezbollah response
Deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon hit a building in Zebdine, near Nabatieh. The raid came as Hezbollah launched rockets and drones across the border and regional tensions deepened.
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Mozambique clears IMF debt early
Mozambique has fully repaid its debt to the International Monetary Fund, clearing more than 630 million dollars ahead of schedule.
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Chakwera warns: Fighting corruption comes at a cost – Interview
“The fight you engage in fights back”: Malawi’s former president Chakwera on power, corruption and political reality
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Trump says US close to completing Iran mission, vows intensified strikes
The remarks come amid continued uncertainty over the direction of the conflict, with Trump signaling both a possible endgame within weeks and further escalation through intensified strikes.
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Astronauts begin NASA lunar mission after climactic blast-off
Four astronauts have blasted off aboard a massive NASA rocket, beginning a long-anticipated journey around the Moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.
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Powerful 7.4 quake hits Indonesia’s Molucca Sea, tsunami alert lifted
Indonesia was struck by a powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake early on 2 April in the Molucca Sea, off Ternate in North Maluku, killing at least one person and briefly triggering a tsunami warning.
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Watch: NASA’s Artemis II rocket launches on historic Moon mission
A NASA rocket carrying four astronauts blasted off from Florida, marking the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.
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19 migrants found dead by Italian coastguard
The bodies of 19 migrants were recovered from an inflatable boat south of the island of Lampedusa on Wednesday by the Italian coastguard
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South Africa deploys 2,200 soldiers as gang violence plagues Cape flats
South African soldiers moved into gang-ridden Cape Town townships on Wednesday, as two people were killed in fresh violence, nearly 50 days after the president ordered the deployment.
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Uganda, Egypt discuss Iran war impact on Africa’s energy and food prices
Uganda’s state minister for foreign affairs has met with Egypt’s foreign minister in Cairo to discuss how the ongoing war involving Iran is affecting Africa’s energy security, inflation and food prices.
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Nigeria: Mob violence reported in Jos days after deadly gunman attack
Mobs formed across the Nigerian city of Jos on Wednesday, a reporter for the press agency AFP saw, appearing to lead to the deaths of two people.
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Deadly arsenal explosions rock Bujumbura
Dozens of people have been killed after powerful explosions ripped through Bujumbura following a fire at a military arsenal late Tuesday night. The blasts originated from the main ammunition depot in Musaga, sending shockwaves and widespread panic across the city.
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Iran stands firm as diplomatic efforts remain indirect
Iran has reiterated its uncompromising position as pressure mounts for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict. A senior Iranian official emphasized that Tehran will not accept any agreement unless its core conditions are fully met.
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Senegalese TikTok star Khaby Lame named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
The Senegalese TikTokker Khaby Lame has been appointed an ambassador for the upcoming Youth Olympics, set to be staged in Dakar this year.
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South Africans load up on fuel as Iran war leads to major price hike
South African motorists were on Tuesday headed to gas stations in large numbers in anticipation of record fuel hikes that will come into effect at midnight as the world continues to feel impacts of the Iran war that has affected global oil and fuel prices.
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Lebo M lawsuit over ‘Lion King’ chant sparks debate
A cultural expert and the general public voiced their thoughts and reactions to a lawsuit by comedian Lebo M against fellow comedian Learnmore Jonasi, whom he accused of intentionally “mistranslating” the famous Lion King chant from Zulu.
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DR Congo fans celebrate historic World Cup qualification after 52 years
The achievement marks a long-awaited return, with the nation last appearing at the tournament in 1974 under the name Zaire.
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Apple at 50: tech giant faces new test in the age of AI
Apple is marking its 50th anniversary at a pivotal moment, as the tech giant faces growing pressure to deliver its next major innovation.
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Cubans celebrate arrival of Russian oil tanker amid US energy blockade
Cubans were relived on Tuesday to learned that a Russian tanker docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island.
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South Africans react as fuel prices surge despite tax relief
Authorities announced a reduction of the general fuel levy by three rand per litre, a measure aimed at cushioning the impact of soaring global oil prices linked to the Iran war. However, the relief has done little to offset one of the steepest pump price increases on record.
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Record 10 African nations qualify for expanded 2026 World Cup
With ten representatives heading to the 2026 edition, expectations are high that African nations could make an even deeper impact — signaling a new era for the continent in world football
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Brandy honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Singer and actor Brandy was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday
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South African politician takes dip in pothole to show city management failures
Helen Zille, a well-known South African politician, wore a wetsuit, a mask and snorkel, and a pink-and-white swimming cap as she doggy-paddled through the pool of muddy brown water in an upscale Johannesburg suburb
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South Africa launches major security operation to tackle crime and gang violence
In a show of force in Cape Town, around 500 military and police personnel paraded ahead of a year-long deployment targeting gangs, illegal mining, and organized crime across the Western Cape.
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Haiti: At least 30 people dead after gang attacks town
Gran Grif attacked Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite early Sunday, burning homes and leaving bodies strewn on the streets. The gang attacked again on Monday, said Bertide Horace, spokesperson for the Commission for Dialogue, Reconciliation and Awareness to Save the Artibonite, an activist group
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Senegal doubles prison sentence length for same-sex relations
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country’s gay community.
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One Coach’s fight against drugs for Kano’s youth
On a dusty field in Kano, coach Hida Ghaddar is doing far more than running football drills. Through her Breakthrough Soccer Academy, she offers young people an alternative to the growing risks around them, combining sport with discipline, education, and job support.
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Niger coup leader Bazoum still detained as presidential term ends
The presidential term of Niger’s ousted leader, Mohamed Bazoum, officially ends on Thursday, but he is unlikely to be released from detention or even put on trial, leaving the situation uncertain.
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Trump willing to end war even if Strait of Hormuz stays closed – Report
U.S. President Donald Trump has told aides that he is willing to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday night, citing officials
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Premature babies evacuated from Gaza strip return to their parents
A group of toddlers evacuated as premature infants just a month into the Israel-Hamas war returned Monday to families overjoyed yet worried about their futures in a transformed Gaza.
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Spanish Police uncover high-tech drug tunnel beneath Ceuta border
Spanish police have uncovered a highly sophisticated drug-smuggling tunnel in Ceuta, right along the border with Morocco, and it’s unlike anything you’d expect from a typical trafficking route.
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Nigeria’s foreign minister Tuggar resigns
Yusuf Tuggar’s resignation was confirmed in a statement posted on Facebook post by his spokesperson on Monday
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In Sudan, sexual violence is a “weapon” among many
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militias are using sexual violence as a “weapon of war” in Darfur to control civilians, medical charity Doctors Without Borders said Tuesday.
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Céline Dion announces emotional Paris comeback after health battle
Under the lights of the Eiffel Tower, French-Canadian superstar Céline Dion has shared a powerful comeback announcement. Under the lights of the Eiffel Tower, French-Canadian superstar Céline Dion has shared a powerful comeback announcement.
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Ghana cuts ties with head coach Otto Addo just months before World Cup kick off
Ghana is cutting ties with head coach Otto Addo just 2 and half months before the team’s first match at the 2026 World Cup.
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Condemnation and outrage: Israelis and world react to Israeli death penalty law
Israel’s parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane.
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Oil price steadies for now but cost of petrol soars around the world
The price of a barrel of oil has steadied with signs the US is open to ending the war against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. But at the petrol pump, consumers are still paying the price for the global supply chain disruption.
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Malian army denies releasing jihadists to end fuel convoy attacks
The Malian army denied on Monday that it had released around 200 suspected jihadists in mid-March to secure an end to attacks on fuel convoys that are crippling the landlocked nation’s economy.
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Algeria’s former president Liamine Zeroual laid to rest with military honours
There were full military honors for Algeria’s former president, Liamine Zeroual, on Monday as the 84 year-old former general was laid to rest in his home town of Batna.







































