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[263Chat] The rape case involving the founder of Prophetic Healing Deliverance Ministries Walter Magaya has taken a dramatic turn after one of the alleged victims through her lawyers formally indicated her intention to withdraw the complaint.

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[ISS] New development should not come at the expense of people impoverished by decades of failed urban planning.

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Gabon's media regulator on Tuesday announced the suspension of social media platforms "until further notice", blaming content posted online for stoking conflict and division in society

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[Ghanaian Times] THE Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will evacuate Ghanaian traders injured in an armed insurgent attack in Burkina Faso last Saturday to Ghana for continued medical treatment, President John Dramani Mahama has announced.

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The rhythm took over Rio de Janeiro as top-tier samba schools lit up the runway at the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, delivering a spectacle of music, movement and emotion.

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[Ghanaian Times] THE Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association has announced the suspension of tomato imports from Burkina Faso following the killing of Ghanaian traders in an armed attack.

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As news of Rev. Jesse Jackson's passing spread, those who knew him best gathered Tuesday evening in Chicago for a prayer and vigil, vowing to "keep hope alive" — the very mantra that defined his decades-long fight for equality.

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba--Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Turkey would never want to see new conflict in the Horn of Africa, emphasizing the need for stability and encouraging countries in the region to address challenges through cooperation and dialogue.

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[Premium Times] Mr El -Rufai has been detained since Monday when he honoured the agency's invitation for questioning over corruption allegations.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Ongoing political efforts in Somalia led to a tentative deal from opposition figures to hold consultative talks at the presidential palace, Villa Somalia, aimed at resolving escalating disputes over elections and constitutional reforms.

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[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to process at least 60 per cent of Ghana's major tree crops locally each year to boost industrialisation, create jobs, and reduce dependence on raw exports.

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[Daily Maverick] As foot-and-mouth disease devastates South Africa's livestock sector, one million vaccines are set to arrive, offering a glimmer of hope for struggling farmers.

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[Liberian Observer] A rare and delicate institutional tension could be emerging within the Liberian government after the Presidential Press Secretary publicly questioned the Ministry of Justice's decision to halt the activities of the so-called "National Fula Security of Liberia (NFSL)."

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[Nile Post] President Museveni on Tuesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Saudi Arabia at State House, Entebbe, in an investment-focused meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and unlocking new commercial opportunities between the two countries.

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[Leadership] As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has called on Muslims to use the period to pray for peace in Nigeria and the world.

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[Premium Times] The study found that the former minister shared the satirical article as fact, misleading the Nigerian media and parliament.

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[New Times] The 18th edition of the Tour du Rwanda will cost approximately Rwf2 billion -- representing a 50 per cent budget increase -- according to the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY).

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[UN News] Migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in Libya are enduring ruthless and systematic human rights violations, including killings, torture, sexual violence and trafficking, according to a new report published today by the UN human rights office, OHCHR.

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The media regulator cites the spread of false information and cyber-bullying as among the reasons.

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[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Chapo's hopes for IMF approval were dashed today (17 February) by the IMF Executive Board, with no discussion of a new loan or programme. President Daniel Chapo has publicly put his hope on a new loan and programme triggering investment and aid.