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This video of a woman happily being washed has gotten people talking

YouTube creator Ruhi Çenet, 35, is facing backlash for attending a crowded wedding on May 3, only days after leaving the MV Hondius cruise during a deadly hantavirus outbreak. He disembarked in Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 24, learning of WHO-confirmed cases that same day. The ship carried the Andes virus strain, which rarely spreads between humans, but has already caused three deaths and eight suspected infections as of May 8. Typical symptoms, including fever and breathing difficulties, appear within 1–8 weeks after exposure.

Kevin Gonzalez, an 18-year-old from Chicago battling stage 4 colon cancer, passed away Sunday in Durango, Mexico, just a day after seeing his parents again. His wish had been to hug them on Mother’s Day. He was first diagnosed while visiting his brother in Chicago. As his health declined, he left the University of Chicago Medical Centre last week to stay at his grandmother’s home. His parents, who were detained by ICE in Arizona while trying to cross the border illegally to reach him, were granted expedited release by an immigration judge on Thursday. They arrived Friday, reunited with him Saturday, but Gonzalez died the following day at the family home.

Ibrahim Mahama has offered GH¢200,000 in startup capital to Emmanuel Asamoah, a Ghanaian who survived xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The funding will help Asamoah establish a cement and hardware distribution business in Accra, with Mahama also promising full support in setting up the venture. Mahama further encouraged Ghanaians living in South Africa to return home, saying employment and vocational training opportunities would be made available to help them rebuild their lives.

A report by The Guardian says some of Somalia’s poorest residents are facing severe hardship after traders in Mogadishu began rejecting damaged Somali shilling banknotes, leaving large amounts of cash effectively worthless overnight. Traders and bus operators stopped accepting the worn 1,000-shilling note, the last widely used denomination, because of its deteriorated condition after no new notes had been printed since 1991. Reports indicate that nearly 98% of the notes in circulation are counterfeit or badly degraded, pushing many businesses toward using U.S. dollars or mobile money instead. Low-income residents, beggars, and daily commuters are among the hardest hit, as they struggle to pay for food, transport, and basic necessities while even small cash donations in shillings are no longer accepted.

Students went on strike and these were some of their demands

French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a $27 billion investment package for Africa during a summit in Kenya, aimed at building a new partnership focused on investment and economic cooperation. The funding will support energy transition, digital technology, agriculture, and maritime projects across the continent. Macron also defended France’s military withdrawal from the Sahel and criticized China’s influence over critical minerals and global supply chains.

This man is asking for people to support his ice business

A powerful storm hit Cape Town, South Africa, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, flooding, and widespread destruction across parts of the Western Cape. Several trees were uprooted and roofs were ripped off homes. At least one person died after a tree collapsed onto a vehicle, while multiple others were injured. Thousands of residents were also affected by electricity outages and damage to property.

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Zimbabwe’s Mutapa Investment Fund is seeking $250 million to expand its gold mining operations as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s key export sector. An initial $75 million is expected to be raised locally, while the remaining funding will come from additional financial sources. The fund plans to significantly increase gold production, with projections rising from 340 kilograms in March to 570 kilograms by 2028 across five mining claims. Mutapa recently restructured its mining assets into specialized units and is also working with international partners on the development of a $500 million platinum mine.

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term in office. The 81-year-old leader has remained in power since 1986, extending his rule to nearly 45 years. The inauguration ceremony marked the start of his new five-year term and was attended by several African heads of state.

Ibrahim Traore, President of Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 personally declined the invitation to attend the Africa-France summit in Kenya 🇰🇪, Nairobi

A man in Kenya drew widespread attention after reportedly fighting off three armed attackers with only a hammer to protect 37 sleeping orphans inside a children’s home. According to reports, the attackers tried to break into the property at night, but the man resisted despite being outnumbered and facing dangerous weapons. His actions were widely praised online as a remarkable display of courage and self-sacrifice. What resonated with many people was that he was not defending money or property, but vulnerable children who relied on him for safety. The story spread quickly because it highlighted how an ordinary person, without military training or advanced weapons, was willing to risk his life to protect dozens of children, making him a symbol of bravery and protection.

South Sudanese feminist on TikTok says she can never marry a poor South Sudanese man. “I don’t believe in potential. If you’re poor, then don’t talk to me. Get money first and then come marry me,” she said.

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“South African 🇿🇦 rats don’t carry Hantavirus” ~ South Africa

Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, describing the plan as “unrealistic.”

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will only be reopened once the war is permanently over, the U.S. naval blockade is lifted, and sanctions are removed.

China has instructed its companies to disregard U.S. sanctions and continue purchasing oil from Iran.

China has sentenced former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve on corruption charges.