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Rwandan President Paul Kagame is today expected to arrive in Botswana for a two-day state visit at the invitation of his counterpart President Duma Boko.

Official talks between the two leaders will cover a range of issues including how they can boost collaboration in trade,... tourism, transport connectivity, animal vaccines, and the diamond value chain.

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The Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Alexander Bankole Ajayi, says the current protests are placing strain on economic ties between South Africa and Nigeria, stressing that issues of illegal migration must be addressed within the framework of the law.

He was ...briefing the media in Pretoria where he noted that attention is now shifting to the broader implications - not only for diplomacy, but also for business confidence, cross-border trade, and the future of economic cooperation between the two countries.

[ON AIR] Malawi is facing mounting economic pressure as global aid cuts strain public services and finances in one of the world’s most aid-dependent economies.

Mmatsheko Mosito speaks to Mathew Samuel from Bandung Africa about what this means for the country’s future.

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[ON AIR] Tšepiso Makwetla speaks to Independent Journalist in Mali, Issa Togola, about Amnesty International's call for the Malian government to account for the disappearance of prominent opposition figure Mountaga Tall.

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The Kenyan High Commission in South Africa has issued a cautionary advisory urging Kenyan nationals living in South Africa to exercise heightened vigilance. It comes amid growing concerns around safety, security, and rising tensions in certain communities.

The Deputy Head ...of Mission from the Kenyan High Commission Ambassador Sunya Orre says the advisory is mainly precautionary as there is no imminent threat to Kenyan nationals.

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Thousands of pro-government supporters have taken to the streets of the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, in support for the recent US sanctions imposed on former President Joseph Kabila.

The U.S. Treasury recently blacklisted the former leader, accusing him of providing ...financial and technological support to M23 rebels and the Congo River Alliance -groups that have displaced hundreds of thousands in the country's embattled east.

WATCH: Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are set for a blockbuster Champions League showdown, with PSG holding a narrow 5–4 advantage after a thrilling first leg that produced nine goals.

Can Bayern pull off a comeback at home, or will PSG hold their nerve and book a place in the ...final?

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[ON AIR] Peter Ndoro is joined by conflict resolution expert, Dr David Matsanga, to discuss some of the stories making headlines in West Africa.

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