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Somalia: Trump Calls Somaliland a 'Totally Different Country'

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[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- U.S. President Donald Trump described Somaliland as "a totally different country" during a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday, drawing a distinction between Somaliland and Somalia while suggesting Somaliland should change its name.

Nigeria: Why ADC Plans to Restore Petrol Subsidy - Spokesperson

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[Premium Times] Mr Abdullahi said the ADC, under its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, would prioritise reducing the cost of living rather than leaving citizens to absorb the full impact of market-driven prices.

Nigeria: INEC List - Jigawa ADC Candidate Fumes Over Running Mate Replacement

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[Premium Times] Mr Nakudu had submitted the name of Aminu Ibrahim to the electoral body, but Nasiru Kaugama was published as his running mate on INEC's official list instead.

Nigeria: IMF Advocates Cash Transfers to Cushion Hardship in Nigeria

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[Vanguard] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advocated targeted cash transfers and temporary income support for vulnerable households in Nigeria to cushion the impact of high living costs, reduce poverty and improve food security.

South Africa: SA's Cancer Story | Amid the Many Challenges, There Are Also 'Major Wins' Such As That With Cervical Cancer

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[spotlight] In recent decades, we've seen massive advances against several types of cancer. In a still unfolding example, South Africa's massive HPV vaccination campaign is set to slash cervical cancer rates in the coming decades. Biénne Huisman unpacks the details in part 3 of a Daily Maverick and Spotlight special series on cancer in South Africa.

Liberia: Chief Justice Rebukes Boakai Over Jabateh Appointment

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[Liberian Observer] Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr. has sharply criticized the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai over the appointment of Mark Jabateh to government, raising questions about the Executive's commitment to judicial independence amid an escalating dispute over contested land in Ganta, Nimba County.

Nigeria: 'Digitisation Raises C/River Revenue By N46bn in 6 Months'

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[Daily Trust] Digitisation of government services has raised Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the Cross-River state by N46billion in less than one year, the CEO of Nugi Technologies Ajoke Akinlabi, has said.

Foot-and-mouth disease spreads to Namibia’s Zambezi Region

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Namibia's foot-and-mouth outbreak has spread to a second region, the country's Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed. First detected in the southern Kharas region, the disease has now been found in Zambezi.

Life returns to Mekelle after Ethiopian forces retake Tigray capital

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Residents of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, say life is returning to normal after federal forces retook control of the city, which has been seized by Tigray rebels.

Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993

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Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

Nigeria: Atiku Demands Swift Rescue of Abducted Kaduna Couple, Infant

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[Leadership] Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the reported abduction of one Ahmed Zakka, his wife and infant child in Kaduna State.

Nigeria: Ezekwesili Urges Govt, States to Enforce 18-Year Minimum Marriage Age

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[Leadership] Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called on the federal government and state governments to enforce 18 years as the minimum legal age for marriage across Nigeria to curb child marriage and protect girls' education.

Russia pounds Kharkiv and Lviv region with missiles and drones, killing three civilians

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At least three people were killed and 37 injured in Kharkiv as Russia launched repeated aerial attacks on the north-eastern Ukrainian city on Monday and overnight. Strikes also caused damage near Lviv, in western Ukraine.

Tigray residents say life is returning to normal as Ethiopian forces retake control

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Residents of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, say life is returning to normal after federal forces retook control of the city, which has been seized by Tigray rebels.

Nigeria: Science, Research and Investment Key to Jigawa's Agric Transformation - Namadi

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[Premium Times] The governor made this assertion on Monday while delivering the keynote address as a guest speaker at the 11th National Annual Conference of the Crop Science Society of Nigeria (CSSN), held at the Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi Auditorium, Federal University, Dutse

Nigeria: 2027 - Kaduna APC Vows Massive Turnout As Tinubu's Presidential Campaign Begins

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[Premium Times] "We want to assure Mr President, all APC members and the whole of Nigeria that Kaduna State is well prepared to receive party members and to spearhead the campaign for the President's victory."

Nigeria: You Have Nothing to Fear If Tinubu Wins Second Term - Shettima to North

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[Premium Times] The Arewa for Asiwaju group storms Aso Rock and declares full support for the president's reelection.

Nigeria: U.S. Lists 24 Nigerians for Deportation Over Fraud, Drug Offences

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[Leadership] The United States Government has listed 24 Nigerians for deportation over offences including wire and mail fraud, money laundering, drug-related crimes, identity theft, assault and forgery, as President Donald Trump's administration intensifies its immigration crackdown.

Africa: Adesina Urges Investment in Youths to Unlock Africa's Potential

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[Vanguard] Former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has urged African leaders to prioritise investment in education, healthcare, skills development, technology and entrepreneurship to unlock the economic potential of the continent's growing youth population.

Nigeria: Subsidy - Nigerians Too Poor to Be Left to Market Forces - ADC

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[Vanguard] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Nigerians are too poor to be left at the mercy of market forces, declaring that it would subsidise crude oil production to make fuel more affordable if given the opportunity to govern in 2027.

Ethiopian Airlines flight denied landing in Israel over Indonesian pilot

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An Ethiopian Airlines flight bound for Tel Aviv was forced to turn around mid-air because one of its pilots was Indonesian, Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 reported on Monday.

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