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Gambia: Lamin Jawo Scores, Assists in Fk Jablonec Triumph Over FC Zlin

Lamin Jawo on Saturday scored and provided an assist for FK Jablonec in their 3-0 win over FC Zlín in the Czech Premier...

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Gambia: Colley Stars Squander Another Points in 2nd Division

Colley Stars FC have squandered another points in the 2025\2026 APS Wallet sponsored Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two...

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Senegal/Gambia: Mckinstry Switches Attention to Afcon Qualifiers After Senegal Clash

Head coach of The Gambia senior national team, Jonathan Mckinstry, will now shift his attention to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers...

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Gambia: Govt Spends Over D316m to Cushion Fuel Price Shock

The Government of The Gambia has unveiled a massive fuel subsidy package exceeding D316 million in a decisive move to shield citizens and...

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Ghana: Premier League – Asante Kotoko Title Hopes Stumble As FC Samartex 1996 Triumph in Rain-Delayed Clash

FC Samartex 1996 boosted their top-four ambitions with a composed 2-1 victory over Asante Kotoko after their rain-interrupted Premier League matchday 28 fixture...

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Ghana: National Theatre Strategic Plan Launched to Boost Growth and Innovation

The National Theatre of Ghana has launched a new five year strategic plan aimed at repositioning the institution to operate efficiently, promote Ghanaian...

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Ghana: Gafconm Appeals for Hostel Accommodation

The Acting Principal of the Ghana Armed Forces College of Nursing and Midwifery (GAFCONM) at the 37 Military Hospital, Major Bright Atta Addae,...

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Sudan: Prime Minister Reviews Youth Conference Outcomes and Sports Facilities in Khartoum

- Prime Minister Professor Kamil Idris reviewed the Ministry of Youth and Sports' preparations for International Sports Day...

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South Africa: Soccer Fans Say They Do Not Expect Government Trip Funding

Masilo Machaka and Mamello Makha say they must always find private sponsors to watch big soccer matches in other countries. Masilo Machaka...

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Zimbabwe: Easter Road Crashes Fall but Death Toll Rise – Police

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says the number of road traffic accidents recorded during the 2026 Easter holiday declined, but more people were killed...

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Kenya: MPs Summons CS Wandayi Amid Calls for His Removal Over Fuel Scandal

Nairobi -- The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Energy has summoned Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to answer to allegations of...

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Namibia: Employers’ Federation Expects SONA to Provide Businesses With Clear Direction

The Namibian Employers' Federation says the president should use her state of the nation address to provide businesses with clarity on...

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Nigeria: Nigerian DJs Association Bans Members From Playing Burna Boy’s Songs Over Altercation With DJ Tunez

The "Last Last" crooner was reportedly involved in a heated exchange with DJ Tunez, which later turned...

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Nigeria: Nigerian Economy Recovers, but Poverty Remains a Threat – World Bank Report

According to the report, wage growth has lagged behind inflation, leaving real incomes under pressure and poverty levels largely...

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Kenya: Kenya Pipeline Outline Major Target At Africa Volleyball Club Championships

NAIROBI, Kenya, April 8, 2026 - Kenya Pipeline women's volleyball team coach Geoffrey Omondi has earmarked the Africa Club Championships in Egypt as...

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Nigeria: Rising Lagos Artist Skeng We$ Channels Personal Struggles Into Relatable Music

- Emerging Nigerian artist Skeng We$ is carving a niche in the country's music landscape by turning personal experiences into emotionally resonant...

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Nigeria: Coal Camp Carnival 2026 – Enugu Erupts in Culture, Unity As Residents Celebrate Gov. Mbah

Enugu metropolis came alive on April 5, 2026, as Coal Camp hosted its much-anticipated biennial carnival, drawing massive crowds in a spectacular display of...

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Nigeria: When the Referee Freezes the Game

Democracy rarely dies in one dramatic moment. It is more often weakened quietly by technical rulings, administrative decisions, and institutions that begin to forget...

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Ghana: Economist Warns of Price Hikes Rejection of 10, 20 Pesewa Coins – · BoG Insists All Coins Must Be Accepted

What began as the refusal of the lowest denominations of the Ghanaian cedi, the one and five pesewas, has now escalated into a...

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Ghana: Afreximbank Launches $10 Bn Gulf Crisis Response Programme… to Insulate African, Caribbean Economies From Gulf Crises

TO counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import...

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Tanzania: Bukoba Strategic Project On Track for Timely Completion

Bukoba -- BUKOBA Urban Member of Parliament, Engineer Johnstone Mutasingwa has assured residents that key strategic development projects underway in the municipality will...

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Rwanda: How Music Became a Survivor’s Path From Pain to Healing

As Rwanda marks the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, voices across the country rise once again in remembrance, healing,...

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Rwanda: Resilience On the Field – How Survivors Rewrote Their Stories in Sports

The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi left Rwanda devastated, claiming more than one million lives in just 100 days and leaving survivors with...

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Liberia: LEC Initiates System to Detect Illegal Connections

The Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Mohammed M. Sherif, has disclosed that the management of LEC is implementing a smart metering...

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Kenya: Banks Urge CBK to Hold Rate At 8.75pc Over Global Risks

Nairobi -- The Kenya Bankers Association has urged the Central Bank of Kenya to retain the benchmark policy rate at 8.75 percent, citing...

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Liberia: Phebe Hospital Crisis – Over 400 Workers Reject Administration

Gbarnga, Bong County, April 8, 2026 -- The situation at Phebe Hospital in Bong County has reached a critical point, with more than...

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Liberia: LEC Faces Rising Pressure

The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) is facing mounting pressure as electricity demand across the country continues to outstrip available generation...

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Liberia: Ministry of Commerce Cracks Down On Expired Goods in Bong County

Gbarnga, Bong County - April 8, 2026 - The Bong County chapter of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has confiscated a quantity...

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Liberia: Putu Is Not Just a Mine. It Is a Test.

The Government of Liberia's move to fast-track the Putu Iron Ore Project has been welcomed with optimism. A Liberian-led consortium has been selected....

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Liberia: LNTA Tightens Grip On Tourism

The government, through the Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA), has officially launched a nationwide registration, inspection, classification, and star rating exercise targeting tourism,...

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