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In April, South African authorities intercepted a third bus in the Free State carrying undocumented migrants, following two similar seizures earlier in the month. Officials cited concerns about human trafficking, overcrowded vehicles, and public safety, highlighting ongoing migration pressures and the need for legal entry channels.

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The government suspended automatic fuel pricing and capped monthly adjustments to maintain supply and prevent social unrest.

Jakaya Kikwete is in Juba to engage stakeholders and support the country’s first general elections since independence, amid ongoing security, logistical, and political challenges.

Britain has postponed its plan to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius due to US opposition, ensuring continued control of the strategic Diego Garcia military base while seeking Washington’s approval.

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Maiduguri is the largest city in northeastern Nigeria and the capital of Borno State. However, in Africa’s counter-terrorism history, it is known as the “birthplace” of the Nigerian terrorist organization Boko Haram.

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Growing calls for reparations have gained momentum following a recent United Nations resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. While non-binding, the move has reignited debate over accountability, with African leaders and historians urging Western nations to address the lasting economic and social impacts of slavery.

The Central Bank of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced a sweeping ban on cash transactions in foreign currencies, including the US dollar, in a major policy shift aimed at strengthening the national economy and reducing reliance on foreign cash.

Nearly eight million voters in Benin are set to head to the polls this Sunday to elect a new president, marking the end of a decade in power for outgoing leader Patrice Talon.

The United States has ordered the voluntary departure of non-emergency government personnel and their family members from its embassy in Abuja, citing a deteriorating security situation across Nigeria.

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A growing number of people from the African diaspora are returning to Ghana to reconnect with their ancestral roots, and many are celebrating a landmark United Nations resolution as a significant step toward justice and healing.

The World Food Programme and UNHCR warn that a $428 million shortfall could force cuts to food, water and shelter assistance for Sudanese refugees in Chad, as humanitarian needs surge amid ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Kenya has disputed a United Nations report that substantiated sexual abuse allegations against personnel in a UN-backed mission in Haiti. Nairobi says its own investigation found no evidence to support the claims.

The attacks, spanning the neighbouring states of Kebbi and Niger, hit at least 10 villages, according to clergymen and a humanitarian report.

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A recent resolution by the United Nations General Assembly declaring the transatlantic slave trade as "the most serious crime against humanity" has renewed attention on calls for reparations, while spotlighting historic sites such as Badagry in Lagos State.

US diplomat James Swan is expected to hold meetings with government officials and humanitarian actors in the coming days to assess the needs of vulnerable populations and strengthen security in conflict-affected regions.

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The United Nations General Assembly has taken a historic step in confronting the enduring impact of slavery by declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity.

UN humanitarians warn that ongoing drone attacks in Sudan are killing civilians and crippling critical infrastructure as the conflict nears its third year.

The 2026 Military Intelligence Chiefs