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31 Mar 2026, 19:20 GMT By FRANCE 24

Multiple blasts hit Burundi's main city of Bujumbura on Tuesday after an electrical fire broke out at a military arsenal in the east African nation. An army spokesperson said emergency services were intervening and urged the public to remain calm after the incident sparked fears of a coup against the government.

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Burundi's main city rocked by blasts after electrical fire at military store
31 Mar 2026, 14:17 GMT By FRANCE 24

Senegal on Tuesday signed into law legislation doubling the penalty for same-sex relations to up to 10 years in jail. The new law also includes criminal penalties for those found guilty of promoting or financing same-sex relationships.

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Senegal signs law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in jail
31 Mar 2026, 14:17 GMT

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Uganda has granted visa‑free entry to 40. The move deepens ties with East African neighbours and 21 African nations, while extending perks to select Caribbean, Gulf and Asian states — yet notably excludes the US, EU and the UK. What does this shift say about Uganda’s strategy? Eddy Micah Jnr. speaks to Dr Sarah Bimbona a lecturer at Makerere University and DW correspondent in Kampala, Frank Yiga.

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Uganda's free-visa policy: Will it lure more visitors?
31 Mar 2026, 09:53 GMT

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In April, the rapeseed flowers in Wujiangzhai, Zunyi, Guizhou Province, reach their peak bloom. Rapeseed flowers are cultivated not only for their bright yellow blossoms but also for their seeds, which are pressed to produce cooking oil—an essential ingredient in Chinese cuisine. Wujiangzhai is a riverside town in northern Guizhou, promoted as a "new landmark for tourism in Guizhou." Nestled against green mountains and built along the water, the town features stilted houses (traditional wooden structures supported by poles on slopes) and terraced fields, where golden flowers bloom in tiers across the landscape.

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Rapeseed Flowers in Full Bloom in Wujiangzhai
31 Mar 2026, 08:34 GMT

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As China-Africa cooperation continues to expand, so does the conversation around how their story is told. While traditional narratives have often focused on conflict and crisis, voices from both regions are offering a different perspective, one shaped by development, cultural exchange and real experiences on the ground. We explore how Chinese and African media are reshaping the narrative, and what more can be done to strengthen mutual understanding and engagement.

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31 Mar 2026, 06:41 GMT By Sheikh Mehzabin Chitra

Lasting peace cannot be delivered from a distance. It must grow within communities themselves shaped by local realities, and supported by international partners willing to listen before they act.

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Listening before helping: Why community involvement is essential for peace in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
30 Mar 2026, 21:56 GMT 3 variants

[Corporate Council on Africa] Washington, DC -- The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, taking place July 26-29, 2026 at Mont Choisy Le Golf in Mauritius.

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Africa: Registration Opens for the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mauritius
30 Mar 2026, 21:01 GMT By GV Central Asia and Caucasus

The years 2020 and 2021 were among the most accomplished years of my life, because I had found my path and was on the verge of achieving all my goals.

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Our generation will continue resisting the Taliban’s restrictions on women and girls
30 Mar 2026, 20:19 GMT By Clémence WALLER

In tonight's edition: Nigerians are feeling the consequences of the war in the Middle East at the pump, with petrol prices soaring. Also, DR Congo's armed forces begin a disarmament push against the FDLR, a militia linked to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. And in South Africa, a mine owner has reached an understanding with illegal miners, allowing them limited access to his property once formal operations end for the day.

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Nigeria's gasoline pump ⁠prices rise by 65%, ​highest in Africa
30 Mar 2026, 15:03 GMT

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In some Nigerian communities, a harmful practice known as 'money marriage,' where young girls are given away to settle family debts, persists. Though outlawed, the tradition is driven by poverty, social pressure, and weak enforcement. What can be done to stop it? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with lawyer and gender consultant Hassana Maina, alongside DW correspondent Abiodun Jamiu in Abuja.

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Inside Nigeria's 'money marriages'
29 Mar 2026, 19:36 GMT By Al Jazeera 9 photos

Lebanese Christians mark Palm Sunday with prayers, stressing shared hardships for all communities amid Israel's war.

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Gallery Photos: Lebanon’s Catholics observe Palm Sunday under looming threat of war
Credit: Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo
Worshipers walk in a procession during a Palm Sunday mass at the Our Lady of Hadat Church in Beirut, Lebanon. [Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo]
29 Mar 2026, 09:00 GMT By Zahiris Priscila Francisco Martínez

Community micro-hydropower projects in the DR rely on local leadership to deliver energy from renewable sources to isolated areas excluded from national distribution systems, contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

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Community micro-hydropower plants revolutionise isolated areas of the Dominican Republic