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[allAfrica] Renowned South African actor Don Mlangeni Nawa, popularly known for his iconic role as Bra Zeb Matabane on Isidingo, has died at the age of 65, his family confirmed in a statement.

[Vanguard] Nearly seven out of 10 children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are unable to understand a simple text by age 10, a report by the Global Coalition for Foundational Learning has said. The meaning is that such children suffer from Leaning Poverty.

[Premium Times] As Executive Director, Mr Babatunde will spearhead CJID's strategic direction, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Dapo Olorunyomi.

[Liberian Observer] The Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force (AREPT) has summoned Madam Nora Finda Bundoo, the former Chief of Protocol at the Executive Mansion, in connection with a sweeping investigation into alleged financial and economic crimes involving a corporate entity known as the Anita Group of Companies and its subsidiary, Gracious Ride.

Milkias Maekele is among the growing number of African cyclists with a professional deal, and the Eritrean teenager has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Biniam Girmay.

Milkias Maekele is among the growing number of African cyclists with a professional deal, and the Eritrean teenager has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Biniam Girmay.

[Liberian Investigator] Ganta -- With less than a week to go before the highly anticipated senatorial by-election in Nimba County, five of the seven candidates vying for the county's lone Senate seat have signed the Farmington River Declaration, committing to peaceful, transparent and credible elections on April 22, 2025.

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

[Nigeria Health Watch] "Africa, we really need to change our mindset. Access to aid, we can begin to think of is a thing of the past. We have to focus on two things: attracting investment &amp; mobilising our own domestic resources" -- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General World Trade Organisation

[RFI] Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced the formation of a rival government in territories under their control - a move timed to mark the second anniversary of a war the United Nations describes as the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

Three people died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say.

Fears that Glasgow 2026 might be the last ever Commonwealth Games are alleviated after seven nations lodge official expressions of interest to host in 2030 or 2034.

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[IPS] Baltimore, Maryland -- Last year, 343 million people were experiencing acute food insecurity, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). That's 10 percent higher than in 2023.

[Premium Times] About 600 international students in over 90 colleges and universities have had their visas revoked or their legal status terminated in recent weeks.

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[Lesotho Times] --Minister Shelile hoping for a positive outcome while gvt looks for alternative markets

[HRW] Government Should Drop Charges, End Political Repression