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Kenya Keeps Somalia Border Closed Over Security Concerns, Ruto Says
34+ min ago (264+ words) Nairobi " Kenyan President William Ruto said Thursday that renewed instability in Somalia had forced Nairobi to keep its border with neighboring Somalia closed, nearly 15 years after the frontier was first shut. Speaking in an interview with France 24 during the Africa…...
Nigeria: Makinde Declares 2027 Presidential Bid
34+ min ago (514+ words) "The time to reset Nigeria is now. Therefore, today, I, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, announce my candidacy for the position of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria," the governor said at the rally packed with party supporters, party stalwarts,…...
South Africa: Western Cape Taxi Fares to Rise - South African News Briefs - May 15, 2026
38+ min ago (310+ words) [all Africa] South Africa: Western Cape Taxi Fares to Rise - South African News Briefs - May 15, 2026 Minibus taxi fares are set to go up in the Western Cape, reports EWN. Cash-strapped commuters are voicing their frustrations about the pressure they face…...
South Africa: Judge Condemns Zuma's 'Stalingrad Defence' As Arms Deal Trial Date Is Finally Set
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (232+ words) Characterising repeated legal challenges as a 'Stalingrad defence' tactic that has stalled justice for years, Judge Nkosinathi Chili has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma's long-running 1999 arms deal trial must finally proceed. For almost three decades, former President Jacob Zuma…...
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Dismisses Social Development Minister
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (150+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of section 91(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, has removed Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, from her position. Section 91(2) of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint and dismiss members…...
Zimbabwe: Justice Gwaunza Makes History As New Chief Justice
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (314+ words) President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza as Zimbabwe's new Chief Justice, succeeding outgoing top judge Luke Malaba who steps down after reaching the constitutional retirement age. The appointment, announced by Chief Secretary to the President and…...
Angola and DR Congo Move Forward With Africa's Largest Electricity Interconnection Project
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (295+ words) Luanda " Congolese Minister of Water Resources and Electricity, Molendo Sakombi, announced on Thursday in Luanda that Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will build one of Africa's largest electricity transmission line, linking Malanje to Fungurume, spanning approximately 1, 450 kilometers....
Africa: Kagame Criticises Use of Sanctions, Urges Africa Cooperation
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (265+ words) President Paul Kagame has criticised the use of sanctions in global politics, saying they are applied unfairly and used as tools of pressure on weaker nations. He said this at the opening of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, which…...
Nigeria: Death Toll Hits 191 As Lassa Fever Cases Rise
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (354+ words) The death toll from the outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 191, with health authorities warning over increasing infections recorded across several states in the country. According to the report, 23 states across 106 local government areas have recorded at…...
Sudan: RSF Claims Drone Downed in South Darfur As Attacks Continue
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (368+ words) Nyala / Mellit Locality / Ed Damazin / Mogja " The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said it shot down a military drone over Nyala as the city came under renewed bombardment for the fourth consecutive day. RSF field commanders published videos on Wednesday…...