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Last update: 10 hours agoAfrica Forward Summit Sports Diplomacy: In Nairobi, Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron signed deals while Kenya’s sports leaders pushed a parallel message: partnerships can be built through athletics. Former marathon record holder Paul Tergat said the summit is a “big win” for Kenya-France ties, linking the event to youth and Olympic momentum. Central Africa Arms Control: Cameroon youths and students, with UN support, are drafting a harmonised small arms and light weapons blueprint across five ECCAS states, aiming to align national action plans and boost cross-border accountability. Wildlife Crackdown: In Cameroon’s East Region, three traffickers were arrested with over 700kg of pangolin scales hidden in a carpentry workshop, with links reported across several countries. Oil Shock Watch: The UAE’s exit from OPEC is rattling Africa’s oil-dependent economies—experts warn of more revenue pressure for exporters, while importers may see cheaper fuel. Cannes Spotlight: Cannes opens with three African films in Un Certain Regard, including Rwanda-Gabon-Ivory Coast co-production “Ben’imana.”
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