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Senegalese government says death of student in protests is a ‘tragedy’/in /by
Abdoulaye Ba died as demonstrations over unpaid financial aid escalated into clashes with security forces.
No injuries as Somali passenger plane veers off runway after crash-landing/in /by
The airline has praised its pilot for his handling of the situation after the aircraft suffered a technical fault.
Zimbabwe cabinet agrees plan to extend president’s term to 2030/in /by
Zimbabwe's cabinet on Tuesday approved sweeping changes to the constitution as part of a bid to extend 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term till 2030, angering opposition figures who warned any changes had to be put to a national referendum.
Nigeria senate approves live electronic publication of election results/in /by
Nigerian lawmakers have made a sharp U-turn, approving the live electronic publication of election results after a wave of public backlash. Just last week, the Senate had rejected a proposal that would force polling units to upload results in real time.
Gates Foundation denies claims it’s behind mosquito surge in Kenya/in /by
The Gates Foundation is pushing back against social media claims that Bill Gates is behind a sudden spike in mosquitoes in Kenya. The rumours, led by politician Paul Muite on X.
Ethiopian Airlines beats revenue target for first half of fiscal 25/26/in /by
Ethiopian Airlines has reported a revenue of $4.4 billion during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding its target by 2%, the airline announced on Tuesday
South Africa reports 16% drop in rhino poaching for 2025/in /by
South Africa has announced a significant 16% national decline in rhino poaching for 2025, crediting intensified anti-trafficking efforts and integrated strategies, even as certain regions faced severe increases.
Senegal students protest scholarship delays amid rising youth discontent/in /by
Tensions are escalating at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar after a medical student died during clashes between police and students protesting delayed scholarship payments. Authorities have ordered students to leave campus, leaving many uncertain about what comes next.
Diriyah contemporary art biennale opens in Riyadh/in /by
Running until May 2nd at JAX, near the UNESCO site At-Turaif, the exhibition features 68 artists from 37 nations exploring migrations connecting the Arab world globally
Botswana weighs tax hikes as diamond slump hits state revenue/in /by
Botswana is feeling the pinch as a slump in diamond sales forces the government to consider raising taxes. Diamonds are the backbone of the economy, but global demand has weakened, prices are down, and production has slowed, leaving a big hole in state revenues.