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South Sudan backtracks on decision to not accept deportee from US in visa row with Washington
South Sudan’s transitional government has reversed its decision of refusing entry to a man deported from the US, of whom it initially said that he was a DRC citizen. The decision comes in the midst of a visa row with Washington, which issued a blanket visa ban on South Sudanese citizens on Monday.
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Kabila plans return to DR Congo amid growing crisis
On April 8th, former Congolese President Joseph Kabila broke his silence after several years, announcing his imminent return to the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Death toll climbs to 98 after nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic
At least 98 people have been killed and another 160 were injured following the collapse of the roof at a popular nightclub in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. Rescue crews are still searching for survivors under the rubble.
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Three American citizens who attempted coup in DRC back in US custody
Three American citizens who plotted a coup attempt against the presidential palace in Kinshasa in May 2024 are in American custody and will be repatriated to the US, according to the US State Department.
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At least 44 dead and 160 injured in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic
At least 44 people died and 160 others were injured in the Dominican capital early Tuesday when the roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub where politicians, athletes and others were attending a merengue concert, authorities said.
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A British woman gives birth after UK’s first womb transplant
Grace Davidson who was born without a viable womb, received the transplant from her older sister
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Drones transform life, industry in south China’s Shenzhen
The low-altitude economy is accelerating in south China’s Shenzhen City as drones and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) reshape transport, logistics, and urban mobility
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Rare blue diamond goes on display in Abu Dhabi ahead of May auction
The 10-carat Mediterranean Blue is the expected to fetch as much as $20 million dollars at the Sotheby’s sale.
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Trump tariffs put 35,000 South African citrus jobs at risk, farmers warn
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa said the impending reciprocal tariffs, due to come into effect on Wednesday, will be deeply damaging to South Africa’s largest agricultural export.
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Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede named the new interim president of the Tigray region
Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede was named the interim president of the Tigray region on Tuesday, replacing Getachew Reda. Lt. Gen. Tadesse.
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United Nations says peacekeeping is having to adapt faster
Speaking to ambassadors in the Security Council, its head of peace operations said ceasefires are growing more fragile and conflicts increasingly unpredictable.
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Nigerian court jails makeup artist for spraying banknotes at wedding
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced the sentence on Monday, saying the Federal High Court in Kano, northern Nigeria, convicted Abdullahi Musa Huseini, popularly known as “Amuscap” for what it described as the “abuse and defacement” of banknotes.
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United Nations marks anniversary of genocide in Rwanda
The United Nations on Monday marked the 31st Commemoration of the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
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Ex-member of former Gambia dictator’s military unit is on trial in the US for torture
Prosecutors say Correa was part of a military unit known as the “Junglers” that reported directly to Jammeh.
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Iran confirms indirect U.S. talks in Oman
Tehran has confirmed that talks between Iran and the U.S. will take place in Oman, but emphasised that the discussions will be indirect
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South Sudan calls US visa revocation unfair, cites mistaken identity
South Sudan has criticized the revocation of U.S. visas for all its nationals as unfair and said it was based on an incident that didn’t involve one of its citizens but another African national.
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Gaza: Famine warnings grow louder as Israel continues to block aid
For 37 days, Israel has blocked the entry of any form of aid into Gaza
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Disney welcomes baby giraffe called Tucker
Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed its newest addition, a young Masai giraffe named Tucker, to the Kilimanjaro Safaris’ savannah
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Some relief at pumps for Africa as oil drops to four-year low
Fuel prices have been falling across the continent following a decline in global oil prices amid fears that the trade war would lead to a global recession.
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Dozens dead, homes destroyed in flooding in the DR Congo capital
Torrential rain caused the Ndjili River, which cuts through the city, to overflow its banks on Friday night.
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Algeria suspends flights to Mali over airspace violations
Algeria has banned flights to and from Mali after repeated violations of its airspace, according to the country’s state television
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Kenya concludes probe into Agnes Wanjiru’s 2012 death linked to British soldiers
Criminal investigators in Kenya said on Monday they have concluded a probe into the death of a young mother in 2012 who was last seen alive in the company of British solders who were in the country for training.
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Trump says ‘talking to Russia’ as Ukraine fighting continues
Mosow has listed a number of conditions it says must be met before agreeing to a ceasefire
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Egypt’s El-Sissi calls for immediate resumption of ceasefire in Gaza
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi emphasized Monday the importance of reaching an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, during a joint press conference with his French counterpart Emmanuel macron in Cairo.
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Rwanda commemorates the 1994 genocide that claimed at least 800,000 lives
Rwanda on Monday commemorated the 1994 genocide that claimed the lives of at least 800000 people, mostly from the Tutsi community, who were massacred by the Hutu militia.
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Libya devalues currency for first time in four years amid fiscal strain
The exchange rate for the dinar has now been set at 5.5677 to the US dollar, effective immediately.
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Kenya’s ambitious plan to turn Kakuma refugee camp into a city
Now, the Kenyan government and humanitarian agencies have come up with an ambitious plan for Kakuma to evolve into a city.
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France, Egypt, and Jordan hold talks on the situation in Gaza
The talks come as Israel escalates its offensive in the Palestinian enclave following the collapse of the ceasefire with Hamas.
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Heavy rains flood Congo’s capital, killing at least 22 people
“We’ve been here since nightfall, but we’re not making any progress because we’ve been told that the road is cut in two, and we have goods that we’re going to pick up,”
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Tourists, wildlife attempt amicable co-existance at Cape Town harbour
The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront welcomes 25 million visitors a year. It is also home to marine and other wildlife which inhabit the harbour. A team of dedicated monitors works to prevent human-wildlife conflict
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Mixed feelings in Goma ahead of DR Congo’s talks with M23 rebels
The government is to hold its first direct talks with the Rwanda-backed militants in Doha later this week.
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African Union mediators hold talks to resolve political crisis in South Sudan
African Union mediators landed in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Wednesday for urgent talks aimed at preventing a return to civil war.
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Africa off track on maternal mortality targets, UN warns on world health day 2025
Across the African region, an estimated 178,000 women die each year due to complications in pregnancy or childbirth.
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Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algeria over Malian drone downing
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger accuse Algeria of shooting down the Malian armed forces drone about a week ago.
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UN intensifies patrols at displacement camps amid rising violence in South Sudan
As many warn of another civil war in South Sudan, the UN intensifies patrols at displacement camps.
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Zimbabwe president to suspend tariffs on imports from the United States
The announcement comes days after US President Donald Trump imposed an 18 per cent duty on Zimbabwean exports to his country.
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Historic synagogue recognised as Moroccan state heritage site
The Kahal Synagogue in Asilah, built in 1824, was restored recently by the local Jewish community.
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North Korea holds first Pyongyang marathon since the Covid-19 pandemic
Some 200 foreigners joined in the marathon which runs a loop through the capital.
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France and Algeria resume diplomatic talks aimed at mending rift
Discussions follow months of fighting that have hurt Paris’ economic interests in its former colony and stalled vital security cooperation.
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US to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders
The decision comes at a time when many in Africa fear that the country could return to the civil war.