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Nigeria suspends fuel subsidy removal
The Nigerian government has decided to delay the removal of fuel subsidies, citing the need for further preparations and consultations with key stakeholders, including the incoming administration.
AU appeals for help for civilians fleeing conflict in Sudan
The African Union (AU) on Thursday called on Sudan's neighbors and the international community to help people fleeing deadly fighting in the country, again calling for a ceasefire.
Ethiopia’s Amhara ruling party official shot dead
According to a statement released by the communications office of the region, Girma Yeshitla was ambushed approximately 250km (155 miles) north of Addis Ababa while he was on his way back from an official trip, the BBC reported.
Captain South Africa returns to Comic Con Cape Town
Comic Con Cape Town opens its doors to numerous fans and cosplayers dressed up in some of their favourite fantasy characters. The four-day convention will end on Sunday (Apr.30).
Libyans protest accusing militias of recruiting migrants
Zawiya, some 45 kilometres (28 miles) west of the capital Tripoli, is a key departure point for migrants seeking to cross the Mediterranean for Europe. Many seek work there while awaiting the sea crossing
Kenyans plant their age in trees to combat deforestation
Kenyans are being urged to plant their age in trees as part of a campaign to replenish the country’s forests and increase bio-diversity. Last year the government announced it would grow 15 billion saplings by 2030.
Fighters rampage in Darfur as Sudan extends fragile truce
The two sides accepted a 72-hour extension of the truce late Thursday. The cease-fire has not stopped the fighting but created enough of a lull for tens of thousands of Sudanese to flee to safer areas and for foreign nations to evacuate thousands of their citizens by land, air and sea
Wydad Casablanca, Simba eye Champions League semi-finals
The Tanzanians picked a 1-0 win at home last Saturday, earning a slim advantage over the defending champions
Lesotho: meet the first chef to have documented Basotho cuisine
Seen as food for the poor, traditional Basotho dishes aren't as popular in Lesotho as their Italian or American counterparts. As a result, the country's food culture is rapidly disappearing. How does this affect the country?
Thousands of Sudanese families cross into Egypt to flee fighting
Thousands of Sudanese have been crossing the border into Egypt as they flee fighting in their country between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces that erupted in mid-April.