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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Liberia Revenue Authority has strengthened its growing international reputation by sending its Manager for Communication, Media and Public Affairs, Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh, on secondment to the West African Tax Administration Forum in Abuja, Nigeria. He replaces Ms. Tochukwu Sandra Onyemata as Manager for Communication and Liaison.

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[New Dawn] Paynesville -- Former President George M. Weah hosted a heartfelt reburial and thanksgiving ceremony in honor of the life and legacy of his late father, Mr. William G.T. Weah Sr., who tragically died in a garage accident on October 7, 1983, in Monrovia.

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[South Africa] Programme Director,

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[IPS] Washington DC -- Sub-Saharan Africa's economies entered 2026 with significant momentum. The region had notched its fastest growth rate in 10 years--4.5 percent in 2025--buoyed by reduced macroeconomic imbalances, rising investment levels, and a generally supportive external environment.

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Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, has arrived in St. Petersburg for talks with President Vladimir Putin, as Tehran steps up diplomatic efforts amid ongoing regional tensions.

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Analysis in brief: Africa’s digital evolution is entering a governance phase. African nations are taking control of their online information systems as a part

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[Premium Times] A court official and an operative of the SSS directed reporters to vacate the courtroom shortly before the trial judge took her seat, signalling what appears to be the authorities' preference for a secret trial.

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[Daily Trust] The President of the Abuja Indigenous Students Association (AISA), Comrade Aliyu Hassan Hamza, has commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for disbursing scholarships to indigenous students of the territory studying across various tertiary institutions in the country.

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[Daily Trust] An early morning fire outbreak has destroyed the residence of the Sarkin Dawakin Zuba in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT, Alhaji Musa Danliman, with property worth millions of naira lost in the inferno.

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The report's finding that at least 518 people were killed during last October's protests is at odds with a tally by opposition and religious groups.

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[The Conversation Africa] Ghana introduced a new payment arrangement for petroleum imports in 2023, using gold instead of scarce US dollars. The policy was designed to ease pressure on the cedi by reducing the need for upfront dollar purchases to settle fuel import bills.

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[Vanguard] Gunmen on Sunday night attacked Gako Village in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing a pastor and three members of his family in what residents described as a fresh wave of violence in the area.

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[Vanguard] The Kogi State government has confirmed the abduction of 24 persons from an orphanage home in the state; 23 of whom were pupils, while the remaining person was the wife of the proprietor.

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[Vanguard] In a sweeping reform aimed at sanitising Nigeria's education sector, the federal government has announced the introduction of a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior and senior secondary schools, setting the stage for a major shake-up in the selection and use of learning materials nationwide.

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How a South African engineer built the most Utu/Ubuntu thing to happen to money in a generation

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[Vanguard] A decade of frontline mental health support work in Nigeria has revealed a disturbing trend: many Nigerians only seek help when they are already in crisis.

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[Daily Maverick] In this time, South Africa's agricultural sector has been marked by significant advancements alongside ongoing challenges. But, while some argue that the farming sector is under siege, it is easy to lose sight of the progress the country is making in this critical sector of the economy.

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[Daily Maverick] As South Africa celebrates Freedom Day, this A-Z exploration reveals the myriad reasons to cherish this vibrant nation, from its diverse culture to its rich history of activism.

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A Kenyan appeals court has overturned a landmark ruling that access to abortion is a fundamental right. In Kenya, where abortion is legal but widely taboo, the decision could push more women and girls toward unsafe, backstreet procedures. Still, some say the court made the right call.

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The dispute was initially between two families before escalating into a cycle of reprisal attacks.

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[Nile Post] Ugandan oil marketing companies have dismissed claims by government that they are involved in fuel hoarding and charging exorbitant prices to take advantage of the current situation.