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Taiwan leader defies China after Eswatini trip and reasserts island’s global role/in /by
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te returned from a three‑day visit to Eswatini declaring that state‑to‑state travel is a “basic right,” using the moment to push back against Chinese efforts to block his trip and to reaffirm Taiwan’s determination to stay engaged with the world.
Senegal village erupts in colour for African Dance Biennial/in /by
Twenty-five dance companies from across Africa descended on a Senegalese fishing village over the weekend for the African Dance Biennial, the continent’s largest showcase of contemporary African dance.
Two Mauritania MPs jailed for accusing president of racial discrimination/in /by
Two female opposition lawmakers in Mauritania were sentenced Monday to four years in prison after insulting the president and making claims of racial bias.
Health officials urge vigilance amid suspected hantavirus outbreak/in /by
Authorities in South Africa and Cape Verde say the response remains focused on containing the outbreak, ensuring patient care, and minimising risks to the wider public.
Thousands march in DR Congo capital in support of US sanctions against Kabila/in /by
Washington blacklisted the former president last week, accusing him of supporting the Rwanda-backed M23/AFC rebels fighting in the east of the country.
Drones target Khartoum airport, Sudan alleges Ethiopian involvement/in /by
A drone launched by Sudan 's paramilitary forces targeted the airport in the capital of Khartoum on Monday but was shot down before it could hit the target, airport officials said. Sudan accused Ethiopia of being involved in the attack.
Ex-French president Sarkozy attends final hearings in Libyan financing trial/in /by
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy returned to the Paris Court of Appeal for the final hearings in the high‑profile case over alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, again rejecting accusations that he sought funds from Muammar Gaddafi’s regime.
Nigerians seek return from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns/in /by
While South African officials have condemned violence against foreign nationals and pledged action, the situation continues to fuel anxiety among migrant communities, with more Nigerians expected to opt for voluntary return in the coming days.
Ugandan civil society denounces ‘foreign agents’ bill/in /by
The bill has sparked widespread concern among rights groups, journalists and sections of the private sector, who say it could undermine freedoms and deter investment in the East African nation.
Senegal: Tensions within the government [Africanews Today]/in /by
Check out the highlights from Monday, May 4, on Africanews Today.