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Gaza residents return to Khan Younis after Rafah reopens

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Palestinians began returning to Khan Younis via the reopened Rafah crossing, but only a few crossed as aid stayed blocked and many remained stranded.

South Africa: National Minimum Wage to Rise to R30.23 Per Hour From March

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[SAnews.gov.za] Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced an increase in the statutory National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 2026, raising it from R28.79 to R30.23 for each ordinary hour worked.

Mark Rutte visits damaged Kyiv energy site as Russia steps up attacks

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During a secretive Kyiv visit, NATO’s Mark Rutte meets Zelenskyy, tours bombed infrastructure and stresses urgent air defence support for Ukraine.

Nigeria: Insecurity - U.S. Military Confirms Deployment of 'Small Team' to Nigeria

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[Premium Times] The deployment comes amid a long-running insurgency in Nigeria, particularly involving Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 4, 2026

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Nigeria: Epstein Wanted to Trade in Nigeria's Crude Oil, but Feared Being Defrauded

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[Premium Times] The newly released documents include numerous emails between Mr Epstein and people in his small, ultra-circle.

Appeal trial of accused Franco-Rwandan genocidaire opens in Paris

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The appeal trial of an accused Franco-Rwandan genocidaire opened at the Paris Court of Assize on Tuesday.

Libya: Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, Son of Former Libyan Leader, Killed

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[allAfrica] Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been reportedly shot dead.

Africa: Trump Renews Lapsed Trade Subsidy Pact with Africa

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[DW] First enacted in 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) allows qualifying sub-Saharan African countries to export over 1,800 products to the US duty-free. Export countries include Nigeria and South Africa.

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, son of Moammar Gadhafi, killed in Zintan, Libyan officials say

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Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and one-time heir apparent of Libya ’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed in the northern African country, Libyan officials said Tuesday.

South Africa: Johannesburg Races to Restore Water in Midrand - South African News Briefs - February 4, 2025

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[allAfrica] Johannesburg Races to Restore Water in Midrand

South Africa: 82 Prisoners Still On the Run After Escaping Eastern Cape Police Custody

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[Scrolla] MEC Xolile Nqatha said 82 prisoners remain at large after escaping Eastern Cape police custody over three financial years provincewide. Wrongful releases, transport escapes and police negligence caused the breakouts with disciplinary action taken yearly, the provincial department told legislators.

Africa: WHO Launches 2026 Appeal to Help Millions of People in Health Emergencies and Crisis Settings

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[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care.

Sudan: UN Relief Chief Calls for Truce, Protection As Sudan's Suffering Deepens

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[OCHA] Remarks by UN Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, at event to catalyze new funding contributions to the United Nations-led humanitarian response in Sudan

Nigeria: U.S. to Deport 79 Nigerians On 'Worst' Criminal List

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[Leadership] The United States government, through its Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has announced plans to deport at least 79 convicted Nigerians listed on its so-called "worst-of-the-worst" criminal register.

Uganda: Bobi Wine Says Military Has Occupied His Magere Home

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[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused the military of forcibly occupying his home in Magere, saying armed personnel re-entered and took full control of the premises on Monday night.

Uganda: Health Ministry Dismisses Claims of Nipah Virus Outbreak in Uganda

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[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that Uganda is experiencing an outbreak of Nipah virus, calling the claims false and misleading.

Congo-Kinshasa: End to Abuses Still Distant in DR Congo

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[HRW] President Tshisekedi's Trip to Washington Minerals Summit Chance to Revive Accords

Uganda: 'You Will Never Make Us Your Slaves,' Muhoozi Tells U.S. Senator Risch

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, fired back at U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch over remarks suggesting that Uganda had crossed a "red line" in its military cooperation with the United States.

Kenya: Kenya Mourns Death of Last Mau Mau General Kiambati Wa Njora At 106

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is mourning the death of General Kiambati wa Njora, the last surviving general of the Mau Mau movement, who passed away at the age of 106, marking the end of an era in the country's struggle for independence.

Kenya: 'Forced Ingestion of Chillies' - Postmortems Reveal Torture in Kenyatta Market Deaths Blamed On Police

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Postmortem examinations of two men who died after a brutal assault at Kenyatta Market have revealed disturbing signs of torture, intensifying calls for accountability amid allegations of police involvement.

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