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Kenya: Nairobi United and Coach Solo Dominate April in FKF Premier League

Nairobi -- In their first season in the top flight, Nairobi United FC are showing they didn't arrive in the Football Kenya Federation...

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Nigeria: Oil Workers Face Mounting Pressure As NUPENG Promises Lifeline On May Day

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has assured oil and gas workers of renewed attention to their welfare, safer working...

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Tanzania: Huge Budget Approved for Expanding Building Better Tomorrow Programme

Dodoma -- NATIONAL Assembly has approved a 1.105tri/- budget for the Ministry of Agriculture for the 2026/27 financial year, setting the stage for...

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Tanzania: From Midfield War to Last-Gasp Penalty – Derby Settled Late

Dar es Salaam -- THE Union Cup did not offer a gentle path to its final. From the opening round, it demands immediacy....

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Zimbabwe: Nomvelo Sibanda to Lead As Zimbabwe Announce Squad for Pakistan Tour

Nomvelo Sibanda will lead the side as Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) unveiled a new-look women's squad for their upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan. The...

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Rwanda: What Chances Do Rwandan Teams Stand to Win Cavb Men’s Club Championship?

Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and Police VC have emerged as strong contenders for a medal at the 47th African Men's Club Volleyball Championship,...

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Rwanda: King James’ 20 Years in the Game and the Art of Staying Relevant

Rwandan R&B star King James has described his two-decade journey in music as both long and deeply rewarding--defined by persistence, artistic growth, and...

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Liberia: GOL Paves the Way for Planet One Takeover to Unlock Putu Iron Ore Deposit, Create Jobs, and Long-Stalled Mining Production

Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia has granted its explicit consent for the Change of Control of the long-delayed Putu Iron Ore Project, clearing...

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Tanzania: Mbeya Electrification Project Nears Completion

Mbeya -- THE project to connect 105 hamlets to electricity in Mbeya Region has reached 93 per cent completion, raising fresh hope for...

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Tanzania: Regional Oil Refinery – Why It Matters for Tanzania

Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has expressed readiness to host the envisaged oil refinery plant in Tanga, a project expected to boost fuel...

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Tanzania: Amani Forest Draws Global Attention As Ecotourism Gains Ground

Tanga -- THE Amani Nature Forest Reserve in Tanga Region is increasingly attracting international attention, with visitors highlighting its unique biodiversity and growing...

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Tanzania: Makonda Pushes for Refereeing Reforms, VAR Rollout Planned

Arusha -- MINISTER for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, has called for urgent reforms to improve refereeing standards in domestic football,...

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Africa: Afcon 2027 – Teams to Train in Wildlife Parks

Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA is aiming to deliver the most iconic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in history, with Prime Minister, Dr...

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Zimbabwe: International Workers’ Day – Cwgh Calls for Urgent Health Investment, Warns of Rising Diseases and Worker Risks

The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has warned that Zimbabwe is sitting on a "growing powder keg" of disease and a failing...

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Liberia: EPA Shuts Down Illegal Gold Mine in Gbarpolu

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shut down a large-scale gold mining operation run by Nugget Era Mining Company in Gbelee Town, Gbarpolu...

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Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Waives Tolls On Select Exits After Flooding Causes Major Traffic Snarl-Up

Nairobi -- Motorists travelling from Mlolongo towards Nairobi's city centre will temporarily enjoy free passage on select Nairobi Expressway exits after severe waterlogging...

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Uganda: EU, Utb Partner to Launch 2026 Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards to Boost Sector

The European Union Mission in Uganda has partnered with the Uganda Tourism Board to launch the 2026 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE)...

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Nigeria: Workers’ Day – FCT Residents Decry Rising Cost of Living

As Nigeria marks Workers' Day, some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have lamented the rising cost of living, saying it is...

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Zimbabwe: Willard Katsande Resigns As Rangers FC Coach Over Unpaid Salary, Poor Conditions

Warriors legend Willard Katsande has resigned as head coach of Northern Region Soccer League side Rangers FC, citing poor working conditions and failure...

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Zimbabwe: Soldiers Help Chinese Gold Miners Invade Chimanimani As Conflict With Mozambicans Beckons

Discover moreNews Archive AccessBusiness Risk ProtectionAfrica World NewsA GROUP of Chinese nationals-whose identities are yet to be established-has embarked on large-scale illegal riverbed...

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Africa: Opnion – Zero-Tariff Policy Opens New Chapter of China-Africa Cooperation

Today is a great day. From today on, China will officially implement the zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries with which it maintains...

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Rwanda: Visit Rwanda Wins, Regardless of the Champions League Outcome

Rwanda's decision to partner with some of Europe's biggest football clubs--Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atlético Madrid--was never just about the sport. It...

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Liberia: Criminal Conviction Bars Kuoh As LFA Election Committee Unveils Final Candidates List

The Liberia Football Association's Independent Electoral Committee has ruled presidential aspirant Cassell A. Kuoh ineligible to contest the May 2026 LFA elections, citing...

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Rwanda: Kwizera Eyes Derby Win to Reignite Rayon Title Bid

Rayon Sports FC goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera believes Rayon beating APR FC in Saturday's highly anticipated Kigali derby can bring them back in the...

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Rwanda: Usa Beat Italy to Win ICC Women’s Challenge Trophy in Kigali

In a match that could either have sealed the title or thrown it wide open, the United States women's national cricket team were...

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Liberia: Liberia Seals Strategic Tourism Deals in Malta, Unlocking Jobs, Skills and Investment Pipeline

Monrovia / Valletta -- Liberia has recorded a major breakthrough in its effort to reposition tourism as a driver of economic growth, following a...

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Ethiopia: Ethiopian Group CEO Says Airlines Will Continue Advancing Ethiopia’s Dev’t Goals

Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines has successfully navigated challenging periods over the past eight decades while continuing to promote global connectivity, advance Ethiopia's development...

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Kenya: Gachagua – Workers Have Nothing to Celebrate This Labour Day

Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing critique of the government,in his Labor Day message, saying Kenyan workers have...

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South Africa: On May Day, Unions Warn Salaries Don’t Cover Basic Needs

Cosatu says electricity prices shot up by 68% over five years, forcing working-class households deep into debt this Workers' Day. The government...

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