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Somalia: 72 Media Freedom Violations Reported in Somalia, Including One Journalist Killing

[Shabelle] The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has today released its flagship State of the Media Report, exposing a media environment under sustained attack where journalists and...

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Nigeria: French Retailer Carrefour Enters Nigeria, Guinea in Franchise Deals

[Daba Finance] Carrefour said it will enter Nigeria and Guinea through franchise agreements with local partners, expanding its footprint in West Africa. The move is part of its Carrefour 2030 plan...

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Taiwan president blames China for forced cancellation of Eswatini trip

Lai Ching-te abandons visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoke overflight permission Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, has cancelled his trip to Eswatini, the democratic island’s...

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Why supporters of Burkina Faso’s junta leader are campaigning against a Sky News journalist

Yousra Elbagir, a journalist with British TV channel Sky News, has become the target of a smear campaign by supporters of Burkina Faso's junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré after she raised...

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South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract

Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

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Kenya: Itumbi Dismisses Claims of Delayed ID Issuance, Cites Nakuru Data Amid Political Row

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination Head Dennis Itumbi has dismissed opposition claims of selective issuance and delays in national identity...

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Kenya: Met Department Issues Heavy Rainfall Advisory Across Coastal and Northern Kenya

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a Heavy Rainfall Advisory warning of intensified rainfall across several parts of the country between April 22 and April 27,...

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Nigeria: Foundation Honours Nigerian Geneticist for Sickle Cell Research

[Premium Times] The role model award is a recognition of Ms Falusi's work in human genetics, particularly her research on Sickle Cell Disease and Alpha Thalassaemia.

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Nigeria: Court Adjourns Chinese Nationals' Illegal Mining Trial for Final Arguments

[Premium Times] The eight Chinese nationals called only one witness in their defence in the illegal mining trial in Abuja.

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Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Joined H.E. @tayeatske, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

[African Union] African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this morning Joined H.E. @TayeAtske, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to address the...

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Africa: AUC Chairperson Today Received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Ambassador Nasir Aminu, Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

[African Union] H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, today received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Ambassador Nasir Aminu, Permanent Representative of the...

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Kenya: High Court Lifts Orders Blocking Arrest of Governors

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court in Kiambu has lifted conservatory orders that had barred the arrest or detention of governors and other public officials, clearing the way for law...