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20 articles8 injured as man rams car into pedestrians in Italyβs Modena
A car drove into pedestrians in Modena, Italy on Saturday, injuring eight people with four in serious condition. Police arrested the driver, an Italian man in his thirties of North African origin from the Bergamo area. No ongoing threat was reported.
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South Africa's Ramaphosa refuses to resign over cash scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly stated he will not resign amid an impeachment committee investigation into a cash heist scandal. The report notes his refusal despite institutional accountability mechanisms being activated.
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Rare earth strategy provides βopportunities for Africaβ as US attempts to counter China
The US is shifting its critical minerals strategy to fund African processing and mining infrastructure, acknowledging it cannot yet match China's integrated supply chain capabilities. A US development finance official notes the US and Europe lack the industrial backing for processing and downstream manufacturing that China has established.
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Singapore pair test negative for hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak
Two Singapore residents who were aboard a hantavirus-affected cruise ship and on the same flight as a confirmed hantavirus case have tested negative for the disease. The confirmed case was from St. Helena and died in South Africa without traveling to Singapore.
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South African president says he respects top courtβs judgment on impeachment process
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated he respects the Constitutional Court's decision to revive an impeachment process against him. The story reports his statement acknowledging the court's judgment on a procedural matter related to impeachment proceedings.
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South Africaβs top court revives impeachment process against president
South Africa's constitutional court has revived impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa related to an unspecified scandal. The decision represents a legal procedural development in an ongoing political matter. Limited details are provided in the excerpt supplied.
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Pope to visit Canary Islands, migrant entry point, on trip to Spain
Pope Leo will visit two Canary Islands during a trip to Spain. The islands are identified as major entry points for migrants from Africa attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
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Two cases of hantavirus which spreads human-to-human linked to ship, South Africa says
South Africa has identified two cases of the Andes strain of hantavirus in people who disembarked from a cruise ship experiencing an outbreak. The Andes strain is notable for its human-to-human transmission capability, distinguishing it from other hantavirus strains. The report provides minimal additional context about the outbreak's scope or response measures.
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East Africa: IGAD Unveils Regional Youth Coalition to Shape Climate Policy, Drive Climate-Resilient Agriculture
IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development) has launched a new regional youth-led platform in Nairobi focused on climate change mitigation and food system resilience across Eastern Africa. The initiative positions young people as central stakeholders in climate policy and agricultural adaptation efforts.
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Kenya: Petition Filed Against Parliament Over Kenyatta Benefits Review
A Nairobi advocate has filed a court petition seeking to stop Parliament from reviewing and potentially altering the retirement benefits of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. The petition requests urgent intervention in what is characterized as a parliamentary process that could modify those benefits.
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American stuck on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship speaks out: "All we want ... is to feel safe"
A cruise ship off West Africa has been quarantined after hantavirus cases were identified among passengers; the ship will proceed to Spain's Canary Islands after two infected passengers are medically evacuated. Seven passengers are believed infected with three deaths reported, and CBS News provides expert medical commentary on the outbreak.
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South Africa: Public Urged to Exercise Caution Amid Severe Weather Warnings
South Africa's CoGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has issued a public warning urging citizens to exercise caution following severe weather warnings from the South African Weather Service. The article reports on an official government advisory regarding weather safety.
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East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania Set May 2026 Deadline to Eliminate Trade Barriers
Kenya and Tanzania have set a May 2026 deadline to eliminate non-tariff trade barriers between the two countries, with Presidents William Ruto and Samia Suluhu reaffirming their commitment to regional economic integration.
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Tunisia: Ghriba Jewish pilgrimage sees increased turnout after years of restrictions
A Jewish pilgrimage to the Ghriba Synagogue in Tunisia has seen increased attendance following years of restrictions imposed after a 2023 attack on worshippers. The event, described as one of Africa's oldest Jewish gatherings, is presented as a positive development in religious freedom.
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CAF is failing Africaβs World Cup fans
The article criticizes the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for not publicly addressing US travel bans and visa restrictions affecting African fans attending the World Cup. The framing suggests CAF's silence on the matter constitutes a failure to advocate for its constituents.
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Russiaβs African Recruitment Web Is Expanding
The article reports that Russia is allegedly using deceptive job recruitment schemes to enlist Kenyans and other Africans into military service for its war effort. It characterizes these efforts as part of a coordinated transnational network operating across the continent.
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Taiwan wonβt give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te returned from a trip to Eswatini and stated that Taiwan will not yield to pressure, in response to China's criticism of the visit. The article frames this as a defiant stance amid geopolitical tensions over Taiwan's diplomatic engagement.
Passengers not allowed to leave suspected hantavirus-stricken cruise ship after docking off Africa
A cruise ship has docked off Africa with a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people according to officials. Passengers are reportedly not being allowed to leave the ship. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on the situation.
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A lack of electricity and internet access hinders AI adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa faces significant barriers to AI adoption due to frequent power outages and expensive internet access relative to local incomes. The article frames infrastructure deficits as obstacles in a competitive 'AI race,' positioning the region as disadvantaged.
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Sub-Saharan Africa: Why do less than 12 percent of Africans have AI access?
The article questions the disconnect between African governments announcing AI strategies and tech companies launching innovation hubs while millions of African households lack reliable electricity. It frames AI access disparity as a symptom of broader infrastructure inequality across sub-Saharan Africa.
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