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Displacement crisis worldwide deepens as 83.4 million remain uprooted
Conflict accounted for nearly 90% of the total, including 11.6 million in Sudan.
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Man detained following suspected arson attacks on PM Starmer properties
The 21-year-old was taken into custody early Tuesday on charges of arson with the intent to endanger life.
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Somalia aid crisis worsens for women and children
Somalia's humanitarian crisis has reached alarming new heights with one of the worst hunger crises in the world.
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Ivory Coast opposition leader quits, plots return
Thiam, who was disqualified from the race due to questions over his nationality, announced his resignation in a speech shared on social media.
Technology
Apple weighs iPhone price hike, steers clear of tariff blame
The report, citing people familiar with the matter, said Apple is exploring price adjustments ahead of its fall product launch.
Entertainment
Diddy’s defence denies sex trafficking, admits violence
Combs faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
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Tanzania adds 8 new constituencies ahead of August polls
INEC Chairperson Jacobs Mwambegele said the decision followed a nationwide consultation.
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UK eyes 18-month graduate visa to cut migration
In addition, the government is considering a new charge on income earned by universities from international students.
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Indian Army reports peaceful night as Kashmir truce with Pakistan holds
The truce, reached on Saturday, came after four consecutive days of intense hostilities.
News
More than 100 killed in Eastern Congo flooding
The floodwaters hit the village of Kasaba during a particularly fragile period for the country.
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At least three die, including two children, in Libya-Italy crossing, NGO says
The migrants were intercepted on Saturday on a rubber boat floating adrift south of the Italian island of Lampedusa.
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President Putin proposes direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul on May 15
The offer, delivered early on Sunday, came hours after the leaders of Ukraine, France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
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Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address
Pope Leo will be formally inaugurated at a mass in St Peter's Square next week on 18 May.
Entertainment
Ghana's Parliament Speaker Bagbin slams ‘Detty December’
The phrase, which has become synonymous with unrestrained partying.
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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine announces second presidential bid
Wine confirmed his plans to contest the presidency in the upcoming election set for January.
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Gunmen kill 30 travellers in Nigeria’s Imo state, vehicles torched
According to Amnesty, the attackers targeted more than 20 vehicles and trucks during the Thursday morning ambush.
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Urgent appeal as malnutrition crisis deepens in South Sudan’s Upper Nile
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF have raised alarms about the dire situation.
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US cuts Zambia health aid over drug theft
U.S. ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales said the decision was not connected to a wider foreign aid review.
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80 years on, Putin and Xi condemn neo-nazism
Putin’s words underscored the significance of the anniversary, which is central to Russia's national identity.
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Pope Leo XIV sets tone for Papacy with focus on peace and tradition
Leo was chosen as the new pope on the second day of the conclave following the death of Pope Francis last month.
News
NRM delegation in Nairobi for four-day talks with UDA leadership
Their visit comes as part of an ongoing effort to build stronger political and ideological ties between the two governing parties.
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Inaugural International security conference on Africa set for Kigali
The conference will bring together key policymakers, security experts, civil society actors, and researchers.
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123 vultures killed in one of South Africa’s worst wildlife poisonings
The poisoning, which happened earlier this week, is suspected to have been carried out by poachers.
News
U.S. offers Sh1.29 billion for tips on Manda Bay terrorists
The attack, attributed to the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, targeted both U.S. and Kenyan personnel.
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Sudan cuts diplomatic ties with UAE over alleged support for RSF
The decision was confirmed after a wave of drone attacks in Port Sudan that started on Sunday and lasted through Wednesday.
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The Pope’s red shoes and sacred secrets
Symbolizes his own readiness to lay down his life for the Church and for Christ.
News
Kenya hosts over 820,000 refugees as regional conflicts escalate
This sharp increase, captured in the 2025 Economic Survey, highlights the growing pressure on Kenya's refugee support systems.
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No sponsors: Price tag behind Papal Conclave
Voting began on Wednesday afternoon inside the Sistine Chapel, where 133 cardinals aged below 80 started casting their ballots.
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Conclave: Black smoke, no Pope yet
The cardinals in the chapel have no communication with the outside world until a new pope is elected.
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Drone strikes in Port Sudan intensify conflict, target key infrastructure
This new wave of attacks marks a significant escalation in the two-year-old conflict.