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Southern Africa: Lamola Says Us-Iran War Puts Southern Africa's Food Supply At Risk

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[Scrolla] Minister of International Relations and Co-operation Ronald Lamola made the warning at a Sadc ministers' meeting on Thursday, saying the US-Iran war is already hitting global markets. Rising oil and fertiliser prices will push up food costs, squeeze state budgets and could reduce Gulf investment in Africa.

Enough Talking. Africa’s Diagnostics Crisis Demands Emergency Action

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By Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, CEO, FIND

Kenya: Why Safari Rally Organisers Cancelled SS3 Camp Moran On Day Two of Competition

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[Capital FM] Organisers of the ongoing WRC Safari Rally have announced the cancellation of SS3 Camp Moran 2, which was earlier scheduled as the first stage of Day Two of the competition.

South Africa: No, South African Government Not Removing English From Public Schools

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[Africa Check] No, South African government not removing English from public schools

South Africa’s Credit Landscape: From Uncertainty To Opportunity In 2026

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Looking ahead, RCS anticipates three key developments that will shape South Africa's credit landscape in 2026:

Africa: All of Africa Today - March 13, 2026

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South Africa: Tips for Bozell - a Geopolitical Survival Guide From Mzansi for Us Ambassador to SA

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[Daily Maverick] Essential advice to US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III following his undiplomatic remarks. South Africa is a noisy, resilient democracy whose defining covenant is its Constitution. South Africa's Constitution and courts are non-negotiable, and must be respected. Respect that, and you will find South Africans warm, generous and endlessly welcoming.

Nigeria: Disco Begs Customers, Says Poor Power Supply Not Its Fault

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[Premium Times] He said that electricity distribution companies operated only at the final stage of the electricity value chain.

Egyptian authorities impose caps on prices of bread

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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi warned last week that those accused of price manipulation would be tried in military courts

South Africa: Pretoria and Johannesburg Among World's Most Dangerous Cities

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[Scrolla] Global data site Numbeo ranks Pretoria second and Johannesburg fifth most dangerous in the world in its 2026 Crime Index. The DA says Gauteng's global crime rankings match what communities experience daily, and that police stations face serious staff shortages.

Gambia: 57 Jammeh Properties Frozen By Court Were Never Investigated By Janneh Commission, Report Reveals

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[The Point] The special select committee of the National Assembly has uncovered a gap in the investigation of properties linked to former president Yahya A.J.J Jammeh, revealing that dozens of properties frozen by court order were never examined by the Janneh Commission set up to probe his assets.

Central African Republic: Central African Militia Leader Dies in Custody

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[HRW] Maturin Kombo's Death Highlights Continued Need for Justice

Kenya: Chinese National Held at Nairobi Airport Over Ant Smuggling

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[allAfrica] A Chinese national, Zhang Kequn, has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, attempting to smuggle more than 2,000 queen garden ants out of the country.

Eritrea: Eritrean Satirical Artist Freed After 15 Years in Jail

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[allAfrica] Eritrean satirical cartoonist Biniam Solomon, also known by his pen name Cobra, has been released after spending 15 years in detention without charge in Asmara, Eritrea.

Anthony Joshua relocates to Dubai as 'millionaire exodus' hits UK

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British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has become a Dubai resident even as some foreigners scramble to exit the United Arab Emirates which has come under Iran's retaliatory fire in recent weeks

South Africa: Court to Decide on Matric Result Publication - South African News Briefs - March 13, 2026

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Kenya: Kenya Faces Severe Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Crisis Across ASAL Counties

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is experiencing a severe food insecurity and acute malnutrition crisis, with conditions worsening across the country's 23 Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) and surrounding areas.

Uganda: Bobi Wine Alleges Security Raid On Aide's Home, Wife Abducted

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[Nile Post] The president of the National Unity Platform, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused security operatives of raiding the home of one of his aides and abducting the aide's wife.

Gambia: Gambia Records 130 Maternal Deaths in 2025, Health Minister Says

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[Foroyaa] The Minister of Health of The Gambia, Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, has disclosed that the country recorded 130 maternal deaths in 2025, highlighting the persistent challenges facing maternal health services despite recent improvements in the national mortality rate.

Nigeria: 11 States Listed As High-Risk for Meningitis

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[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has identified 11 states as high-risk areas for cerebrospinal meningitis, urging residents to remain vigilant and take preventive measures.

Tanzania: Proposed Budget Rises to 62.3tri/-, Targets Stronger Economy

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government yesterday unveiled a 62.33tri/- proposed budget for the 2026/27 financial year, representing a 10.3 per cent increase from the 57.04tri/- allocated in the current fiscal year as it seeks to build a strong, inclusive and competitive economy.

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