🇺🇸🇦🇫 Reports indicate the United States plans to reduce the number of African embassies and consulates processing visa applications from roughly 50 locations to about 20, potentially affecting travel access across the continent.
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🇿🇲 A legal battle continues over the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, with his family seeking burial in South Africa while Zambia’s government pushes for a state funeral back home.
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🇬🇭 Ghana has begun voluntary repatriation flights for citizens living in South Africa following rising anti-immigration tensions and reported attacks on foreign nationals. More than 800 people have reportedly registered for evacuation.
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🇰🇪 Hundreds of residents in Kenya’s Nanyuki town protested against plans for a U.S.-supported Ebola quarantine facility, citing concerns over safety and transparency.
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🇿🇦 South Africa is hoping its qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will reignite football development and international interest after years of underperformance since hosting the 2010 tournament.
#SouthAfrica#WorldCup2026#Football
🇪🇹 Ethiopians headed to the polls this week in parliamentary elections expected to deliver a strong victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party despite ongoing security challenges across parts of the country.
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🇳🇬 Peter Obi has officially announced his candidacy for Nigeria's 2027 presidential election after securing the nomination of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. The move sets up another major challenge to President Bola Tinubu amid growing economic concerns.
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