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1. South Africa: Cape Town Battles Flooding After Heavy Rains - South African News Briefs - April 23, 2026

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2. Equatorial Guinea: Pope Leo Decries Inequality in Corrupt Equatorial Guinea

   [DW] Pope Leo XIV continued his tour of Africa with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea. The pontiff called for more justice in the country as the nation's president and his family looked on.

3. South Africa: Ramaphosa Faces Tough Choice Over Crime-Accused Police Chief Masemola

   [Daily Maverick] President Cyril Ramaphosa must make a critical decision regarding National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who is embroiled in a criminal case tied to a police scandal.

4. South Africa: Durban Shops Close As Locals Protest Against Immigrants

   [Scrolla] People badly beat foreign nationals in Durban on Tuesday after men attacked a woman during a local mass cleanup protest. Police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said he will meet with protest leaders to discuss the matter and find a way forward.

5. Nigeria: As Foreign Aid Declines, Can Pension Funds Fill Nigeria's Health Financing Gap?

   [Nigeria Health Watch] Nigeria's pension fund assets grew by 20% in 2025, rising from N22.9 trillion in January to over ₦27 trillion by December. However, the bulk of these assets remains concentrated in federal government securities, effectively financing fiscal deficits, while a smaller share is allocated to equities listed on the stock exchange.