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South Africa: City Probes Fatal Ormonde Building Collapse - South African News Briefs - March 3, 2026

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Rwanda: Govt Backs RDF Defensive Posture Amidst 'One-Sided' Sanctions By U.S.

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[New Times] The Rwandan government has rejected sanctions imposed by the United States on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four of its senior commanders, describing the move as "targeting only one party" to Washington Accords and a misrepresentation of the conflict in eastern DR Congo.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Marks 130 Years Since Adwa Victory

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[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Monday led tributes marking the 130th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa, describing the historic triumph as a defining moment not only for Ethiopia but for Africa and people of African descent worldwide.

Namibia: Nearly 400 Foreigners Exit Namibia Under Immigration Amnesty

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[Namibian] At least 379 foreign nationals have voluntarily left Namibia under the government's immigration amnesty programme.

South Sudan: MSF Concerned for Unaccounted Staff in Lankien and Pieri

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[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is deeply concerned for the safety and wellbeing of our staff in Lankien and Pieri, Jonglei state, South Sudan, following a recent escalation of violence there.

East Africa: Triple Planetary Crisis Threatens Eastern Africa's Food Security, Ministry Warns

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Planning and Development has announced that the triple planetary crisis, comprising climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, is severely threatening food security across Eastern Africa.

Mozambique: Chapo Announces Action Against Corruption

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[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo announced in Maputo on Monday that the ruling Frelimo Party will step up its offensive against corruption inside the Party and in wider Mozambican society.

Zimbabwe: Thousands Walk Free As Govt Grants Amnesty to Rehabilitated Prisoners

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[263Chat] Thousands of prisoners across Zimbabwe have begun regaining their freedom after President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa granted clemency under Clemency Order No. 1 of 2026, targeting inmates considered vulnerable or successfully rehabilitated.

Nigeria: Govt Begins Review of PIA to Address Structural Challenges

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[Leadership] The federal government has commenced a review of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to address structural and fiscal challenges affecting revenues accruing to the Federation.

Nigeria: One Dead, Five Missing After Nigerian Tugboat Sinks Off South African Coast

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[Leadership] South African authorities have rescued 12 crew members from a Nigerian tugboat, LEO, which sank late Saturday night off the country's coast. One person has been confirmed dead, while five others remain missing.

Africa: African Leaders Call for Restraint, Dialogue As Iran Crisis Intensifies

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[RFI] Leaders on the African continent have called for "restraint" after the attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Iran at the weekend. While some support Tehran's right to self defence, others have denounced a violation of international law which threatens the stability of an entire region.

Tanzania: How Child Labour Persists Along Zanzibar's Blue Economy

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[IPS] Kiwengwa, Tanzania -- As the tide falls on Zanzibar's western coast, 13-year-old Asha* moves across the reef, her gown flapping in knee-deep water. She carries a plastic basin and a knife. Since dawn, Asha has been prying octopus and scaling fish for drying and selling.

Anglican divisions deepen as rebel clerics pick rival to first female leader

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Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

United States (U.S.) Secretary of Energy Chris Wright is back to Powering Africa Summit 2026 to discuss energy access and clean cooking

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will return to Powering Africa Summit (PAS), taking place in Washington, D.C. on 19-20 March 2026, where he will take

Angola Delivers Third FIFA- and Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)-Compliant Stadium in Five Months

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Last week, the Government of Angola has inaugurated the new Huambo Stadium Daniel Cassoma Lutucuta, a 10,000-seat multi-purpose sports facility, delivered by

The Central African Republic has launched a high-quality digitization project

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A historic step in the modernization of the Central African Republic's public administration. With the official launch of the Dûnîa digital platform, an

African Development Bank Group approves €6.5 million investment in Saviu II fund to support technology start-ups in Francophone West and Central Africa

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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) today approved an investment of 6.5 million euros in the Saviu II fund in order to

Vantage Capital leads R635m investment into SolarAfrica Energy

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Vantage Capital (www.VantageCapital.co.za), Africa’s largest mezzanine debt fund manager, announced that it has made a R635m investment into Commercial Energy

Ghana: Lordina Foundation gifts Asukawkaw community a Maternity & Children’s Health Facility

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The First Lady and President of the Lordina Foundation, H.E. Lordina Dramani Mahama, on Saturday inaugurated a newly built maternity and child health facility

SEED Project and Partners Advance U.S.–Africa Youth Talent Combine and Sports Careers Summit After Stakeholder Roundtable in Los Angeles

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Charlotte set as flagship city for dual-track sports and careers initiative

Ethiopia marks battle of Adwa anniversary amid rising tensions with Eritrea

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With full military pomp, Ethiopia has marked the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa, celebrating its 1896 victory over invading Italian forces, a triumph that ensured the country was never colonized and remains a powerful symbol of national pride.

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