Kenya shifts 1.3B Euro highway deal from France to China
No construction had begun on the highway at the time of the termination
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Nigerian authorities ban song criticizing President Tinubu
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) ordered the ban, calling the song’s content “inappropriate” and “objectionable” under the country’s broadcast code
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US can halt Iran oil exports, says energy chief
In Abu Dhabi, Wright said Gulf allies share U.S. concerns over a nuclear-armed Iran and agree it must be prevented
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South Sudan president fires foreign minister amid US dispute
No reason given for dismissal in latest Cabinet reshuffle
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Former Mauritius central bank chief charged with fraud, released on bail
The charges relate to the alleged embezzlement of 300 million rupees ($6.7 million) from the Mauritius Investment Corporation
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Turkey detains two prominent journalists in Istanbul raids
Both journalists are prominent investigative reporters with Halk TV, a media outlet critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government
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Egypt’s inflation jumps to 13.6% in March 2025
On a monthly basis, prices were 1.6% higher in March compared to February, with food and beverage prices climbing 3.5%
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Trump’s 104% tariffs on China fuel retaliation, economic worries
Following a weekend implementation of 10 percent tariffs on imports from various countries, rates on goods from the European Union and Japan increased as of 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday
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Gabon election challenger calls for coup leaders to ‘return to barracks&...
Nguema, who led the coup that ousted the Bongo family after their 56-year rule, is expected to win Saturday’s election
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Kabila announces return to Congo to address eastern crisis
The M23 rebels’ offensive, which began in January, has resulted in thousands of deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands, exacerbating fears of a broader regional conflict
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