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Sudan: Genocidal Campaign Waged Against Sudan's Non-Arab Communities - UN Report

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[allAfrica] Geneva - Sudan's Independent International Fact-Finding Mission says in a new report that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out a coordinated destruction campaign against non-Arab communities in the north of the country, pointing to genocide.

IMF approves $91 million in funding for Niger following programme review

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The announcement comes despite the country's recent political upheaval and its move away from traditional Western partners.

651 arrested in Africa-wide crackdown on online scam networks

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Police across 16 African countries have arrested more than 650 suspected cybercriminals and recovered over 4.3 million US dollars in a major international crackdown on online scams.

Kenya: Concern As Early School Pickups Spark Debate Over Children's Welfare in Kenya

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A growing trend of schools picking up learners in the early hours of the morning has sparked concern among parents and the public, after a Kenyan man confronted a school driver for collecting children at 4 a.m.

Kenya: President Ruto Assents to Births and Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024, Pyrethrum Repeal Bill 2024

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has assented to the Births and Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024 that aims to modernize birth registration processes, enhancing efficiency, accessibility, and accuracy in vital statistics management.

Gabonese opposition and businesses angry about social media ban

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The High Authority for Communication on Tuesday announced a block on access to services saying posts are fuelling conflict and division in the country.

U2 slams Putin, ICE in defiant new EP 'Days of Ash'

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Irish rock legends U2 have released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade—a politically charged EP taking aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. immigration enforcement, and global human rights abuses.

UN probe finds evidence of genocide in Darfur city of El-Fasher

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A United Nations investigation into the fall of El-Fasher, a key city in Sudan’s western Darfur region, has found that acts committed during its prolonged siege and eventual capture may amount to genocide.

South Africa: Consolidate the Funding of South Africa's District Health System - Why Reform Can't Wait

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[spotlight] District managers in South Africa's public healthcare system currently have to juggle funding from multiple government budget lines, each with different strings attached. To improve district health services, we urgently need to simplify and integrate these funding flows, argues Russell Rensburg.

Namibia: Namibia Records 8th Driest January Since 1981

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[Namibian] Namibia has recorded its eighth driest January since 1981, after rainfall declined across most parts of the country despite heavy downpours in sections of the north-east.

South Africa: Half the Foods Families Buy Every Month Are Still Taxed

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[Scrolla] The January index shows 22 of the 44 foods tracked in the household basket are subject to VAT each month. Foods subject to VAT account for about 49 percent of total household food basket costs in January 2026.

UN says Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide'

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A UN Fact Finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 19, 2026

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South Africa: 'I Fought for Freedom, and Now I Am Going to Die Without Water' Says Mpumalanga Pensioner

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[GroundUp] Residents of Lekwa Local Municipality say they have endured years of poor supply

Kenya: Jambojet Cancelled Over 40 Flights During Recently Ended Aviation Strike

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Low-cost carrier Jambojet faced significant operational disruptions during the recently ended aviation workers strike, which was called off following an agreement between the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU).

Nigeria: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai Rearrested After EFCC Release

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[Premium Times] Mr El-Rufai was detained by the EFCC over corruption allegations on Monday morning and held till Wednesday night.

Nigeria: Explosion Kills Over 30 Miners in Plateau, Ministry Orders Mine Shut

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[Premium Times] "Others who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment in nearby hospitals," the Plateau government said.

Congo-Kinshasa: Cholera Cases Drop 90% in Sange

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[MSF] After eight weeks of emergency intervention by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Sangé in the province of South Kivu, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the number of cholera cases haves fallen by 90%. The epidemic - the most serious in the area in five years - is driven by limited access to water collection points and a fragile health system. It has also been exacerbated by the mass displacements of people fleeing the ongoing clashes between the Congolese army, allied

South Africa: Call to Shift VIP Security Budget to Anti-Gang Unit - South African News Briefs - February 19, 2026

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Somalia: Somalia's Disaster Agency Warns of Worsening Drought

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) says more than two million people are facing the country's worst drought in decades.

Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 Into Law

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[Premium Times] The National Assembly passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill on Tuesday.

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