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1. Cameroon: Parliament Approves Return of Vice-President in Cameroon

   [allAfrica] President Paul Biya is set to get a vice-president for the first time in his four-decade rule following controversial constitutional changes backed by parliament.

2. Africa: All of Africa Today - April 6, 2026

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3. South Africa: Manhunt Launched After Eight Escape Eastern Cape Cells - South African News Briefs - April 6, 2026

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4. Somalia: Somalia Launches First Offshore Oil Drilling Campaign

   [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The federal government of Somalia has officially launched its first offshore oil drilling campaign, a move described by officials as carrying major economic and geopolitical significance.

5. Nigeria: In Nigeria's Maiduguri, a Doctor Has a Simple Cure for Adapting to Extreme Heat

   [The New Humanitarian] Maiduguri -- "Apart from helping to reduce and abate the temperature and mitigate climate change, we can also provide fruits for our patients and our staff at subsidised rates."