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South Africa deploys 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 prices in Africa

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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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.

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TikTok star Khaby Lame named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

The Senegalese TikTokk star 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 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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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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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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DR Congo celebrates 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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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 opening chant h...

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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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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 st...

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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, March 30.

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South Africa launches major operation to tackle crime, 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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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 disciplin...

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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 ...

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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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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, citing officials.

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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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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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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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Ghana cuts ties with head coach Addo, months before World Cup start

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: World reacts 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 inh...

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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 announcem...

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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 dis...

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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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Congolese rapper, Gims, arrested in Paris over alleged money laundering

Africa Intelligence is reporting that the singer, whose real name is Gandhi Djuna, was taken into custody at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport

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Egypt's President al-Sisi calls on Trump to end the war on Iran

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday urged his US counterpart Donald Trump to help end the Middle East war, now in its second month.

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Kenya voter registration drive targets young people ahead of election

In 2024, Kenya’s so-called Gen-Z protests against government corruption and rights abuses swept the country. But since then, many young people have disengaged. Now a new voter registration drive is hoping to get them back on board.

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