News from Africa
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April 19th - April 25th, 2025
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Saturday/Sunday - April 19th - 20th
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How China is filling a weapons supply gap in Africa left by France and Russia
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Caught: Indian man trying to move US$2.8 million in cash and gold out of Zambia
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African mining interests at stake: China wades into DR Congo-Rwanda conflict
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Zimbabwe’s stone carvers seek a revival as an Oxford exhibition confronts a British colonial legacy
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MK Party celebrates eThekwini by-election win over DA in Durban North
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‘Shivambu’s Bushiri visit is disrespect towards SA’s legal system’
Monday - April 21st
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South Africa church holds mass Easter weddings for 3,000 people, some polygamous
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China-Africa trade makes ‘moderate’ gains despite US tariffs, currency weakness
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A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities
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Hendricks hopes Shivambu’s visit prompts Bushiri’s return to SA
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MK Party describes late Pope as advocate for peace and reconciliation
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Pope Francis described as an advocate for justice and equality
Tuesday - April 22nd
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Why Kenyan President Ruto’s state visit is a ‘symbolic’ win for China
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Ivory Coast court strikes Thiam's name off electoral roll over French nationality
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ANC in Northern Cape finalises plans for 10th provincial conference
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‘ANC treats alleged assassination attempt on Mashatile seriously’
Wednesday - April 23rd
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Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants to be sentenced in 2 weeks
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Congo’s government and rebels say they are working toward a truce in the east
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Kenyan president vows closer ties to China during visit amid Trump’s trade war
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Vitriol, aggression won't halt presidential bid, Ivory Coast's Thiam says
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Mashatile motorcade shooting will deepen divisions within ANC: Saul
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Court rejects ex-officers’ bid to remove judge in COSAS 4 trial
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Zuma awaits crucial court decision on prosecutor recusal appeal
Thursday - April 24th
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More than 1,800 migrants expelled from Algeria into Niger, rights group says
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Ramaphosa to meet Trump ‘soon’ to discuss strained South Africa-US relations
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Zelensky cuts South Africa trip short after deadly Russian missile strikes
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Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside
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South African president discusses Ukraine, bilateral ties with Trump
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South Africa says Ukraine peace talks should have no preconditions
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Zelenskyy to meet with Ramaphosa to strengthen bilateral ties
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“Alleged assassination attempt on Mashatile a fabricated story”
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Political parties brief media on fiscal framework discussions
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Thales legal representative asks the state to drop arms deal charges
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Luthuli’s grandson disputes train driver’s account at inquest
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ANC’s Mbalula calls for ‘constructive talks’ for future bills
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Friday - April 25th
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The US oversees a peace pledge for east Congo, hoping to ease its access to critical minerals
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Gunmen kill at least 20 people in mining town in northwestern Nigeria, rights group says
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Gabon’s constitutional court confirms Oligui Nguema’s victory in presidential election
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SACP contesting elections will impact ANC negatively: Mbalula
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Rustenburg Municipality facing renewed political uncertainty