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Seychelles Locks in International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deal as Final Reviews Near Completion

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A staff level agreement between Seychelles and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been reached following a mission to Victoria from 4 to 19 March 2026,

South Africa: President Ramaphosa wishes the Muslim community Eid Mubarak

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President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africa’s Muslim community Eid Mubarak in the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the Holy Month of Ramadaan. Read

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission President Meets with the African Union Commission’s Commissioner for Infrastructure

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The visit paid on Wednesday 18 March 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, by the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation of the African Union

AES calls for simultaneous mobilisation to condemn EU resolution on Niger's ex-president

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Civil society organisations in Niger have condemned a European Union resolution demanding the release of the country’s former president. They're calling for a simultaneous mobilisation in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali to protest the move.

Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violence

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Germany said on Friday it had temporarily pulled its diplomatic staff out of Niger because of the security situation in the west African nation, which is wracked by jihadist violence.

Chad to deploy 800 troops to Haiti's Gang Suppression Force as Kenya steps back

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Chad is getting ready to deploy some 800 police officers to Haiti. They’ll join an international effort aimed at tackling widespread gang activity in the Caribbean nation.

Elon Musk misled shareholders in effort to drive down Twitter stock price, jury finds

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A federal jury in California found Friday that tech titan Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders in an effort to drive down the company's share price as he was poised to buy it in a $44 billion deal.

A new threat to global shipping as Yemen's Houthis threaten to close vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait

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Yemen's Houthis are considering to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to ships from aggressor countries against members of the so-called "axis of resistance."

Puma unveils new football kits for 11 nations, including top African teams

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Reinforcing its status as a leading force in football kits at the 2026 World Cup, PUMA unveiled jerseys for 11 nations, including the most prominent African teams of any brand in the tournament, in a community-first celebration of football and culture in New York City, March 19 2026

'Where is Eid?' For displaced people at Sudan's Tawila camp, holiday brings no relief

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As Sudan celebrated the first day of Eid on Friday, displaced people at North Darfur’s Tawila camp gathered for prayers. But for them, the holiday brings no relief.

Africa: Sun Africa, Exim, African Ministers Set Project-Focused Tone At Powering Africa Summit

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[Premium Times] Washington, DC -- Uganda's Minister of Energy & Mineral Development, Ruth Ssentamu, stressed that energy access remains central to economic transformation.

Uganda: Rhinos return to Kidepo Valley Park for first time since 1983

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Ugandan wildlife authorities have reintroduced rhinos into a remote protected area where they were once poached into extinction, an event seen by conservationists as a milestone in efforts to support the recovery of a species threatened by poaching.

South Africa: Committee on Trade Says Urgent Action Is Needed to Secure Manufacturing Future in Eastern Cape

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The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition concluded its oversight visit to the Eastern Cape province’s industrial zones, that contribute to

Eritrea: Eid Al-Fetir Al-Mubarek Celebrated Nationwide

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Eid Al-Fetir Al-Mubarek of the 1447 Hijira year was colorfully celebrated nationwide today, 20 March. The event was attended by senior Government and PFDJ

Ambassador GAO Wenqi Met Secretary General of Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities

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On March 19, Ambassador GAO Wenqi met with Mr. UWINEZA Valens, Secretary General of Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities ( RALGA ). Read more

First 15 aspiring sports journalists selected for International Olympic Committee (IOC) Young Reporters Programme at Dakar 2026

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Fifteen aspiring sports journalists from around the world have been selected to take part in the IOC (www.Olympics.com/) Young Reporters Programme during the

Seychelles Set to Host Landmark United Nations (UN) Tourism Africa Meeting as Vice-President (VP) Pillay Engages UN Director

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Director for Africa at UN Tourism Ms. Elcia Grandcourt, paid a Courtesy Call to the Vice-President, Mr. Sebastien Pillay, during her official visit to

Government Refers Seychelles Trading Company Limited (STCL) Cold Storage Project Special Audit Report to Police and Anti-Corruption Commission

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The Office of the President has announced that immediate action has been taken following serious findings in the Special Audit of the STCL Cold Storage

Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) to enhance engagements on climate change

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The Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change (UPFCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and

South Sudan: Death, distress – and a baby born in a canoe – as Akobo evacuates

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Children having to sit next to their dead parents, and a woman forced to give birth in a canoe, are some of the heart-wrenching stories of terrified

Mining Review Africa Introduces French and Portuguese Website Translation

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VUKA Group’s (https://WeAreVUKA.com/) Mining Review Africa has introduced French and Portuguese translations on its website, responding to growing demand from

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