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Huruma protests Nairobi have erupted into violent demonstrations following the shooting of a 4-year-old boy by a stray bullet during a police operation, igniting widespread anger across the densely populated neighborhoods of Huruma and Mathare.
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In a significant escalation of diplomatic isolation tactics, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te canceled his planned state visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini on April 21, 2026, after three African nations abruptly revoked flight permits for
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Nigeria’s political landscape underwent a series of seismic shifts this afternoon, as the federal government moved to prosecute alleged coup plotters while the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) suffered a significant legislative hemorrhage. The dual
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ADDIS ABABA — In a move that signals a profound recalibration of European diplomacy in East Africa, the European Union has officially announced the resumption of direct budget support to Ethiopia. The decision, unveiled by
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Confirming recent intelligence operations, law enforcement officials announced that with the prominent Beninese activist Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa, the formal extradition process to Cotonou has officially commenced. The arrest, executed on Wednesday, April
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KYIV — In the early hours of April 16, 2026, the historic Podilskyi district of Kyiv became the epicenter of a devastating wave of Russian aerial assaults. The strikes, which local authorities describe as some
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PORT LOUIS — The long-standing struggle for the decolonization of the Chagos Archipelago has entered a period of profound uncertainty. Just months after a historic agreement seemed to signal the end of British administration, the
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Pope Leo XIV has begun a high-profile visit in Algeria, marking the start of a multi-country African tour focused on peace, migration, and interfaith relations. Arriving at Algiers international airport on Monday, April 13, 2026,
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On March 30, Senegal enacted a new law that doubles the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations to ten years. The legislation, which also criminalizes the "promotion" of LGBTQ+ identities, follows a similar revival of
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A warning from the African Union this week has drawn attention to a familiar but unresolved problem: the extent to which African economies remain exposed to events far beyond their borders. Officials say ongoing tensions
