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New Orleans' Jazz Fest honors Jamaican heritage

Africanews EN · 01 May 2026 · 16:36

This year the pavilion honors Jamaica with native food, drinks and artists across the island, including communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Eterna posts strong Q1 results as profit hits N1.38bn

Premium Times Nigeria · 01 May 2026 · 15:45

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Olumide Adeosun, disclosed the results in Lagos on Friday, attributing the performance to efficiency, cost discipline and targeted growth strategies.

Rebel alliance seizes key Tessalit military camp in northern Mali

Africanews EN · 01 May 2026 · 15:20

Tuareg separatists and jihadists have been waging a unified battle to bring down the country's junta.

Leader of Tunisia's UGTT union calls for end to internal divisions

Africanews EN · 01 May 2026 · 15:16

At a rally on Friday to mark International Workers Day, the head of Tunisia’s General Labour Union called for members to unite and overcome internal divisions.

Migrants risk hunger and drowning on route from Horn of Africa to Yemen

Africanews EN · 01 May 2026 · 14:45

The Eastern Route from the Horn of Africa to Yemen is one of the world’s deadliest migration paths, with over 900 deaths or disappearances in 2025. But desperate migrants keep making the journey, despite knowing the risks.

Remains of ex-Zambian president Lungu to be kept at 'mutually agreed mortuary'

Africanews EN · 01 May 2026 · 14:28

Edgar Lungu's body will stay in a 'mutually agreed mortuary' in South Africa until the dispute between his family and the Zambian government is resolved.

Sudan's Tuti Island is recovering from nearly two years of paramilitary siege

Africanews EN · 01 May 2026 · 13:48

Residents return to Sudan's Tuti Island, where fishing boats move along the Nile and damaged homes stand beside fields and old neighbourhoods after months of war and displacement

NGX transacts 4.842bn shares worth N287.8bn

Premium Times Nigeria · 01 May 2026 · 13:38

Analysis of trading showed that the financial services industry led the activity chart with 3.755 billion shares valued at N124.398 billion traded in 146,938 deals

Opposition vlogger's son and opposition figure kidnapped in Guinea

Africanews EN · 01 May 2026 · 13:21

The son of a Guinean opposition video blogger as well as an opposition member have been kidnapped, AFP learned Thursday from their respective family and political circles, the latest in a string of disappearances connected to government critics.

Football star Mohamed Salah to return from injury for Liverpool farewell

Africanews EN · 01 May 2026 · 12:59

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will return from injury in time for a proper farewell, but he won't be ready for Sunday's game at Manchester United.

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