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US judge blocks administration bid to end Haitians' protected status

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The deportation protection has allowed roughly 350,000 people from the island to live and work in the US.

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Denies Allegations of Family Involvement in Oil Industry

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[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has denied allegations of her family's alleged involvement in the oil industry.

South Africa's ex-President Zuma mentioned in Epstein emails over London dinner plan

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The correspondence describes arrangements for a meal and there is no indication of wrongdoing by Zuma.

Japan hit by deadly heavy snowfall leaving 30 dead and remote areas buried

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Unusually heavy snow in Japan has killed 30 people and buried some regions under 4.5 metres, forcing troops to help clear roads and support the elderly.

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Shoots Down Trump's GERD Funding Claims

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[Reporter] - "Ethiopia did not borrow or receive a penny to finance GERD."

Infantino defends FIFA Peace Prize award to Trump, considers end to Russia ban

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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino justified awarding U.S. President Donald Trump the organization's inaugural Peace Prize last year, saying that he was "instrumental" in saving lives in conflicts including the war in Gaza.

African leaders look to the future at World Governments Summit in Dubai

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The presidents of Botswana, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe, among others, are at the World Governments Summit in Dubai to answer the question of whether the next decade will belong to Africa - or at least how to turn this promise into reality.

Africa: President Ramaphosa To Address Afreximbank Accession Ceremony

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[Afreximbank] President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday , 04 February 2026, deliver an address at the signing of the Instrument of Accession by South Africa to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).

Guinea-Bissau: opposition leaders refuse offer to join government

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Domingos Simões Pereira and Fernando Dias were liberated last Friday after having been respectively detained and blocked in the Nigerian embassy for the past months. Now, the military authorities offered their movements seats in the government, but both opposition leaders refused.

Iran: Tehran market blaze sends huge smoke plumes over city traffic

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Iran saw a major fire break out on Tuesday at the Jannat bazaar in western Tehran, sending thick black smoke across a busy road and visible from several parts of the city.

Uganda: Ugandan Housemaid Confesses to Killing Syrian Actress

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[New Times] Vicky Ajok, a Ugandan woman working as a housemaid in Syria, has reportedly confessed to killing veteran Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi, 87, who was found dead in her apartment in Damascus last month.

Yves Saint Laurent's love of theatre explored in new Marrakesh exhibition

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His name is synonymous with haute couture fashion but Yves Saint Laurent also had a lifelong love of theater and performance. Now a new exhibition in Marrakesh shows how the stage influenced his work.

Africa: After a Decade of AU Reform, Collective African Security Remains Elusive

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[ISS] The same leaders who routinely invoke 'African solutions' seek external conflict mediation and treat African-led initiatives as optional or secondary.

Nigeria: Nigerian Man Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine

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[Daily Trust] Reports have emerged that a Nigerian national was killed while fighting on the battlefield for Russian forces against Ukraine.

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Announces $10m Makoko Water City Plan Amid Tension Over Mass Demolition

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[Premium Times] The Lagos State Government said the state will contribute $2 million, with the United Nations expected to provide up to $8 million for the "water city" project aimed at modernising the fishing community.

Somalia: Somalia Launches Emergency Talks As Severe Drought Worsens

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali officials on Monday held an emergency meeting to address a deepening drought affecting large parts of the country, warning that the crisis has reached a critical stage for both people and livestock.

Uganda: How Uganda Is Building the Next Generation of Content Creators

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[Nile Post] Uganda's creative economy is stepping into a new phase, driven by expanded digital infrastructure, targeted skilling programmes and growing collaboration between government and private sector players.

Uganda: Man Who Fakes Daughter's Death to Get Condolence Money Arrested

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[Nile Post] Police in Kampala have arrested a 36-year-old man who targeted churches by faking the death of his daughter to get condolence money.

Liberia: Mrs. Sirleaf Visits Clar Hope Foundation Amid Scrutiny

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[New Dawn] Margibi County -- Amid controversy over the funding of the Clar Hope Foundation, Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf paid a visit to the foundation's premises in Marshall, where she was warmly received and seen interacting with pupils in a classroom setting.

Brazil : Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach

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Thousands of people gathered on a beach in Rio de Janeiro to honour Yemanjá. The Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea is celebrated every year on 2 February, drawing devotees from across the city and beyond.

Liberia: No-Cost Pediatric Surgeries Bring Relief to Over 100 Children

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[Liberian Observer] Firestone Liberia is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2026 surgical mission by its U.S.-based nonprofit partner, Children's Surgery International (CSI). The mission, held from January 19-30 at the Firestone Medical Center/Du-side Hospital, provided life-changing care to children from across Liberia.

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