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Malawi authorities arrest more than 400 refugees
The crackdown came two months after the government issued an ultimatum for the refugees to return to Dzaleka, an overcrowded refugee camp north of the city
Thousands displaced as death toll climbs in central Nigeria clashes
Thousands have been displaced in central Nigeria as clashes between herders and farmers are ongoing and armed individuals reportedly wreak havoc. The violence erupted on Monday, with an initial death toll of 30, in several villages of Plateau State. It is now estimated at 85.
Zimbabwe: A fleet of Russian helicopters for disaster management, policing
According to the Zimbabwean presidential communication office, of the 18 helicopters delivered 12 are air ambulances while 6 are designed for law enforcement. The fleet will officially reach 32 by year 2025.
Tunisian journalists protest anti-terror laws
Dozens of Tunisian journalists protest in Tunis against anti-terror laws they say are being used to intimidate the media after a broadcaster was jailed for five years earlier this week.
Nigeria police press conference on deadly US convoy attack
No US citizen was involved and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said there were no indications the attack specifically targeted the US embassy.
African peace delegation to visit Russia in June or July: Moscow
Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had each agreed to receive the six-member mission, which will visit Moscow and Kyiv.
African women included in jury at Cannes
Morocco's Maryam Touzani and Zambia-born Rungano Nyoni are part of the jury who will decide the winner on May 27th
Africa’s Cannes moment explained by Malian film director
The 83-year-old Malian director Souleymane Cissé said that "censorship" and "contempt" were preventing African films from being shown around the world, even though Africa had so far won only one Palme award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Can Africa succeed in green industrialisation?
Discover how Africa is harnessing renewable energy, implementing sustainable practices, and fostering innovation to pave the way for a greener and more prosperous future.
South African town forced to reduce solar energy production
A court in South Africa has ruled in favour of Eskom in a case that involves shutting down part of a solar plant in order to comply with Eskom's planned outages