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Nigeria: Inside 57 Terrorism Charges Detailing Alleged Roles of Nine Defendants in June 2025 Benue Massacre

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[Premium Times] In counts 3 to 16 and 25, the prosecution accused Mr Ardo, who appeared to be the prime suspect, of directing and providing material and financial support for terrorism, including soliciting and collecting funds from other Ardos and his kinsmen to facilitate the Yelwata attack.

Malawi: Govt Declares Polio Outbreak, Virus Detected in Blantyre Toilet Samples

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[Nyasa Times] Government has declared a polio outbreak in Malawi, raising fresh public health fears and reviving memories of the 2022 crisis that shook the country.

Zimbabwe: Environmentalists Warn Loss of Wetlands Puts Zimbabwe's Water Security At Risk

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[263Chat] As Zimbabwe joins the global community in marking World Wetlands Day, environmental groups and human rights advocates are warning that the country's wetlands are under threat--despite their crucial role in sustaining communities facing increasing climate pressures.

Nigeria: Late Submission of Audit Reports Affecting Our Work, Reps Panel Cries Out

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[Leadership] The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives has lamented the delay in the submission of audit reports by the Office of the Auditor General for the Federation (OAuGF) was affecting its legislative oversight work.

Nigeria: Coup Was Planned Before Tinubu's Inauguration - Defence Minister

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[Daily Trust] In this interview on Channels TV's Sunday Politics, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), speaks on his transition from Chief of Defence Staff, the alleged coup plot, military reforms among other issues.

Africa: Six Years After Covid-19's Global Alarm - Is the World Better Prepared for the Next Pandemic?

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[WHO] Six years ago, the Director-General of the World Health Organization sounded the highest global alarm available under international law at the time, declaring the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease (later known as COVID-19) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). While the PHEIC was declared over in May 2023, the impact of COVID-19 remains etched in our collective memory - and continues to be felt worldwide.

Africa: Invisible Highways - a Vast Network of Undersea Cables Powering Our Connectivity

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[UN News] Every day, we send countless emails, take part in video calls, use search engines and streaming services, while seamlessly banking online.

Africa: Relentless Rains and Floods Leave Africa Reeling As UN Seeks Help

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[RFI] Severe flooding has intensified across northern and southern Africa since last October. Extreme rainfall has affected many regions, intensifying sharply in January and leading to widespread emergencies. As the situation continues to unfold, the United Nations is appealing for international assistance.

Ethiopia: World Leaders Urge Restraint As Clashes in Western Tigray Resume

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[RFI] The fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region, which resumed last week, has prompted concern from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, as well as from the African Union, the European Union and the UK, all of whom have called on the parties to exercise restraint.

Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt

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Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

Nigeria charges 9 over 2025 Yelwata massacre that killed 150

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Prosecutors have charged nine individuals on grounds of terrorism related to one of the deadliest massacres of the past years in Benue state in June 2025. The killings mainly targeted the Yelwata community.

Nigerian army announces death of Boko Haram commander Abu Khalid

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Nigeria's armed forces said on Sunday that a key commander of the islamist organisation Boko Haram was killed in a night raid by the armed forces in Borno State.

Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent

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Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

Zuma Foundation rejects Epstein link as "smear campaign"

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The Jacob Zuma Foundation has issued a fierce denial after the former South African president’s name appeared in newly unsealed court documents related to the late financier and convicted sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein.

Africa: Afreximbank Announces Top 8 Finalists for Its Flagship Accelerator Program

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[Afreximbank] Eight visionary startups selected to advance Africa's intra-continental trade and industrialisation goals Finalists are eligible subject to selection criteria to receive up to US$250,000 in equity investment, expert mentorship, and exclusive market access

Mozambique floods cut off communities as UN agencies struggle to respond

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Mozambique is grappling with its worst flooding in decades, just months after recovering from a devastating drought. Nearly 700,000 people have been affected, with over 100,000 forced into temporary shelters as homes, farmland, and roads were submerged.

Iran orders U.S. nuclear talks amid threats and regional fears

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In a pivotal shift, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States. This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump expresses hope for a deal while simultaneously threatening military action and deploying an aircraft carrier group to the region.

Kenya: Kenya Space Agency to Host Actinspace Hackathon Annually to Boost Space Economy

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has announced plans to host the ActInSpace hackathon annually as part of its strategy to strengthen the country's space economy.

Kenya: Operation Southern Readiness 2026 Concludes With Focus in Regional Maritime Security

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Operation Southern Readiness 2026 (K-OSR 26), a multinational naval exercise aimed at enhancing maritime security cooperation, has concluded successfully.

Nigeria: Labour Union Accuses TotalEnergies Expatriates of Bullying Nigerian Colleagues

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[Premium Times] A group in Nigeria, the Movement of Intellectuals for National Development, has petitioned the Nigerian Senate, requesting it to investigate TotalEnergies EP Nigeria over the alleged workplace abuses, according to a report by BusinessDay newspaper.

Ademola Lookman to leave Atalanta, joins Atlético Madrid

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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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