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Edgar Lungu died in South Africa 10 months ago after an undisclosed illness at a clinic in Pretoria. He served as Zambia’s president from 2015 until 2021, when he lost the election by a wide margin to Hakainde Hichilema.
James Valentine, best known for hosting the Australian Broadcasting Corporation afternoon radio programme in Sydney for more than 20 years, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after stepping away from broadcasting earlier this year following treatment after his 2024 cancer diagnosis.
The Malaysia-based manufacturer produces over five billion condoms each year and supplies global brands including Durex and Trojan, alongside public health systems such as the United Kingdom’s NHS.
The transition is set for 1 September, with Cook remaining in charge in the coming months to guide the handover before stepping into the role of executive chairman.
The initiative focuses on the Daua River Basin, aiming to boost irrigation, infrastructure, and trade across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, with ministry officials highlighting on Monday that it has a potential to transform livelihoods and strengthen regional integration.
Brent crude rose by 5.4% to $95.27 (£70.62) a barrel, while the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate climbed 5.9% to $88.79, reflecting sharp investor reactions to fresh disruptions in the Middle East.
In its World Economic Outlook (April 2026), the IMF projects global growth at 3.1% for 2026. It warns Middle East war, rising debt and geopolitical tensions could weigh on recovery, especially in emerging economies.
In a social media post Sunday, Trump also accused Iran of violating the countries' two-week ceasefire with attacks Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz.
Officers said the incident began about 05:00 local time (10:00 BST). A single gunman shot 10 people before fleeing in a stolen car. Police then chased and killed the suspected shooter.
The AU reaffirmed that it does not recognize Somaliland as an independent state and stressed that any unilateral recognition is “null and void.” It cautioned that such actions risk destabilizing the region, while reiterating its commitment to supporting Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity.
In a statement, the country's police service (TTPS) said the bodies were found in the town of Cumuto, about 40km (25 miles) from the capital Port of Spain on Trinidad - one of the two islands forming the Caribbean nation.
The incident happened in the southern Holosiivskyi district. Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said the man, who lived locally, began shooting at people on the street and then took others hostage in a nearby supermarket.
Iran and the United States say negotiations are progressing, but disputes over nuclear limits and control of the Strait of Hormuz remain. Restrictions have reimposed amid renewed maritime tensions as a ceasefire deadline nears.
Iranian authorities confirmed they had again shut the Strait, reversing an earlier reopening, in response to an ongoing naval blockade imposed by the United States on Iranian ports.
Iran’s move to shut it again signals continued pressure in the standoff with Washington, which has maintained restrictions on Iranian ports. The back-and-forth decisions have added uncertainty to global shipping and energy markets already shaken by weeks of tension in the region.
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha condemned the attacks, describing them as deliberate and pre-planned acts of terror against civilians.
According to court proceedings, Mugabe had initially faced an attempted murder charge, but the National Prosecuting Authority did not clarify what became of that count after he reached an agreement with prosecutors. During the hearing, he spoke only to confirm that he understood the charges and to formally enter his guilty pleas.
The agreement provides for a 10-day suspension of hostilities, with the possibility of extension if both sides agree and negotiations show progress.
Sama describes itself as a global leader in data annotation, focusing on computer vision work that supports artificial intelligence and machine learning systems. Its Nairobi centre has been a key part of Kenya’s position as a hub for digital outsourcing.
Most Republicans in both chambers opposed the resolution, although a small number of lawmakers have indicated they could reconsider their stance if the conflict between the United States and Iran expands or continues beyond the current timeline.
The sentencing, delivered on Thursday, follows Malema’s conviction last year on five charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a weapon in a public place.
The charges against Abubakar Malami, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari between 2015 and 2023, were formally amended during a court session, with terrorism financing accusations removed from the case.
Over 2,000 people have been killed since Israeli military operations in Lebanon began on 2 March, shortly after US and Israeli strikes began in Iran. The violence has also displaced about one million people, adding pressure on already strained services and communities.
The latest charges add to an ongoing case in which he was already accused of five other rape counts and one sexual assault allegation linked to incidents reported between 2021 and 2022. He had already denied those earlier charges in court.
Nigeria’s military later confirmed the airstrike on Sunday, saying it targeted a location in Jilli "long identified as a major terrorist movement corridor and convergence point for Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists and their collaborators".
Pope Leo XIV says he has “no fear” of Donald Trump and will keep condemning war, after the US president attacked him over Iran, nuclear weapons and foreign policy.
The proposed Strategic Goods Control Bill, 2026, provides for the creation of a central control committee that will oversee licensing, maintain a national control list, and regulate the import, export, storage, and transit of strategic goods. The committee will also have the authority to issue, suspend, or revoke licences and conduct compliance inspections to ensure proper use of approved items.
With nearly half of the votes counted on Sunday evening, Tisza was projected to win 135 of 199 seats in parliament, the national election office (NVI) said. Orbán's ruling Fidesz party would get 57 seats based on the current standing.
Backed by the two main ruling parties, Wadagni is being challenged by Paul Hounkpe, an opposition figure whose campaign has been very low-key and who needed help from majority lawmakers to secure the required parliamentary endorsements to get on the ballot.
The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) said in an official notice that “a nationwide power outage occurred on 12th April 2026 at 8:53 AM,” adding that technical teams had been dispatched.