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The Nigerian superstar and African footballer of the Year 2024 has accepted an offer to join Atlético Madrid, rejecting a lucrative salary proposal from Turkish super league giants Fenerbahce.

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has continued to adopt and deploy a mix of technologies, including electric fencing, to enhance the safety and security of communities living around national parks and game reserves from dangerous and destructive wildlife, particularly elephants.

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE MINISTER of Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has officially launched a PET scan machine used in cancer screening and producing drugs at the Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) today in Dar es Salaam.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Leading fintech company BnB on Thursday officially dedicated its new headquarters in downtown Monrovia, a move the company says underscores its deepening commitment to Liberia's growing digital financial ecosystem.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Efforts to hold the Liberian Legislature accountable received a significant boost on Thursday, January 29, as the Legislative Monitoring Coalition of Liberia (LEMOL) signed a major grant agreement under a European Union-funded governance project.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's economy is showing signs of stabilisation in 2026, with GDP projected to grow between 4.9 and 5.2 per cent, but experts warn that external shocks and global uncertainties could temper the recovery.

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On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter in Pennsylvania. The event attracts a large crowd with its roots in European farming customs.

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[Premium Times] Even as authorities moved to restrict mining in Bokkos, fresh violence was reported in Riyom Local Government Area, where at least three residents of the Kwi community were killed on Thursday,

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[Nile Post] The arrest of Muwanga Kivumbi, a senior figure in the National Unity Platform (NUP), has triggered an unexpected political realignment within Uganda's opposition -- one unfolding not on campaign platforms or party headquarters, but in the courtroom.

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[The Point] The Minister for Interior, Hon. Abdoulie Sanyang, issued a firm and uncompromising call to the country's security services at the annual security sector retreat to embrace reform, teamwork, and deliver results for the Gambian people, warning that failure is not an option.

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[Agenzia Fides] Adigrat -- In a letter addressed to the President of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the provisional administration of Tigray calls for "immediate action to avert an imminent war. The repercussions of a new conflict would be catastrophic and irreversible" and "would plunge the region into a wider conflict," according to the statement released by Radio France Internationale. In recent days, armed clashes have also been reported in the western part of the country, in the remote area of Tsemlet,

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[Daily Maverick] South Africa's expulsion of the Israeli chargé d'affaires and Israel's reciprocal response emphasise a collapse in relations. These 'persona non grata' declarations are symptoms of an ideological war of attrition over the Gaza conflict.

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Judiciary has pledged to take decisive measures to ensure courts deliver justice promptly, rather than becoming places where disputes are delayed unnecessarily.

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[Premium Times] The bandits released the victims on Saturday after days of negotiations with representatives of the community

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's defence minister inaugurated a new Defence Board, a high-level platform aimed at strengthening defence governance, improving coordination among security institutions and unifying military operations and force reform, officials said.

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At least 15 drivers have been killed in a deadly attack on a fuel tanker convoy in western Mali, according to local sources. The assault, blamed on jihadists, comes amid a months-long fuel blockade that had only recently begun to ease.

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City authorities introduced a two-euro fee for closer access to the Trevi Fountain, aiming to manage crowds and finance local museums. Timed tickets will regulate entry.

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In a major move aligning corporate expansion with national strategy, three subsidiaries of the Dangote Group have secured enhanced gas supply agreements with NNPC units.

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Milan is ready for the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Coloured lights are being projected onto historic buildings and light installations are decorating the streets. Meanwhile, the Italian city has also been shaken by protests against the presence of ICE agents at the games.

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The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.

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The first group of Palestinians expected to return to Gaza from Egypt arrived at the Rafah crossing on Monday, as the border partially reopened for the first time in months. Footage showed ambulances and microbuses lined up on the Egyptian side, waiting to cross.