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16 Apr 2026, 15:39 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)

Iran on Wednesday dismissed reports of an agreement with the United States to extend the temporary ceasefire between the two countries, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stressing that negotiations remain unresolved.

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Iran says talks with US remain inconclusive, denies truce extension
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16 Apr 2026, 13:57 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)

Pope Leo XIV condemned an "endless cycle of destabilisation and death" as he visited Cameroon's English-speaking northwest on Thursday.

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Pope condemns 'endless cycle' of death in Cameroon separatist region
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16 Apr 2026, 12:53 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Bodo is a one-man performance that draws on Ngano, a traditional Shona storytelling method, blending it with modern visual and audio elements to create an immersive experience. Through this fusion of tradition and contemporary theatre, Guzha seeks not only to entertain but to provoke reflection

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Zimbabwe play challenges proposed constitutional changes
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16 Apr 2026, 12:31 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Ronald Lwere Kato)

After a strong 2025, African economies are facing a new threat: the war in the Middle East. The IMF now expects regional growth to slow to 4.3% this year. What’s different this time is that planners have tool kits to better absorb the shock

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Middle East crisis tests African economies [Business Africa]
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16 Apr 2026, 12:08 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)

Gabon authorities have arrested main opposition leader and vocal government critic Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, his political party said Thursday.

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Gabon opposition leader and former PM Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze arrested
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16 Apr 2026, 11:06 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

It said the humanitarian and security situations in the Great Lakes region has worsened to a “worrisome level", despite intensified diplomatic initiatives.

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UN warns tensions between DR Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi remain acute
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16 Apr 2026, 10:58 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Back in Sudan, only 63% of health facilities remain operational, according to the World Health Organization, as disease outbreaks such as cholera spread rapidly. Attacks on healthcare workers and infrastructure have further crippled the system.

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Sudan’s ‘abandoned crisis’ enters fourth year as calls for peace grow louder
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16 Apr 2026, 10:53 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

On April 2, Haiti’s government announced a 37% increase in the cost of diesel and a 29% increase in the cost of gasoline. With higher oil prices came a hike in the prices of essential food products

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Haiti: High fuel, food prices pile new pressure on families
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16 Apr 2026, 10:22 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

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Russian strikes hit Kyiv’s Podilsky district, injuring dozens and damaging homes, as part of a wider wave of deadly attacks across Ukraine.

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16 Apr 2026, 09:44 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Bridget UGWE)

Speaking at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund in Washington, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva reaffirmed the institution’s role in supporting its member states.

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"The IMF’ mission is to help countries help themselves" - Kristalina Georgieva
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16 Apr 2026, 09:09 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

The army on Wednesday buried officers and soldiers killed in attacks killed in recent Islamist militant attacks in the north east

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Nigerian army buries soldiers killed in militant attacks
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16 Apr 2026, 08:34 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Seba, who is wanted by Cotonou for 'inciting rebellion', has been remanded in custody as extradition processes get underway.

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Beninese pan-African activist Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa
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16 Apr 2026, 08:22 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

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Russian strikes on Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro killed at least 12 people, including a child, as fighting and failed ceasefire efforts drag on in mid-April.

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16 Apr 2026, 07:17 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

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Arriving in Yaoundé on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV pressed Cameroon’s leaders to address corruption, setting the tone for a high-stakes visit.

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16 Apr 2026, 06:51 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)

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Fire at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery, which supplies 10% of Australia’s fuel, sparks supply fears as Iran war keeps global prices elevated.

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16 Apr 2026, 05:16 GMT By editorial@africanews.com

Nigerian authorities have withdrawn terrorism financing charges against former justice minister Abubakar Malami, his lawyer said on Wednesday

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Nigeria drops terrorism charges against ex-justice minister: lawyer
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15 Apr 2026, 20:23 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Sarah Miansoni)

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday called on Cameroon's authorities to examine their "conscience" and break "the chains of corruption" on the first day of a visit to the country.

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Pope urges Cameroon authorities to examine 'conscience'
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15 Apr 2026, 17:54 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Cameroonian President Paul Biya signed a bill on Tuesday to restore the vice presidency to the country's government structure.

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Cameroon: President Biya signs decree to reinstate vice presidency
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