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[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Feb 15 -- The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government concluded on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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[Nile Post] ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA -- Vice President Jessica Alupo addressed the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa on Saturday, urging accelerated reforms of the United Nations Security Council to ensure Africa achieves equitable representation and tangible outcomes.

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[Nile Post] ISINGIRO -- Artisanal tin miners in Rukurijo Village, Kikagate Sub-county, Isingiro District, are facing severe hardship following the sudden closure of their mining depots by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.

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[Premium Times] "While we acknowledge the sovereign right of the United States to deliberate on religious freedom and human rights, we are concerned by narratives linking MACBAN with terrorism."

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[This Day] Nigeria has endorsed the proposed institutional reforms in the African Union (AU), with a focus on peace and security governance, strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring stronger cooperation with international financial institutions and the private sector.

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[This Day] Warri -- A coalition of Niger Delta groups has warned that any breach of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu's communication channels could undermine intelligence coordination and threaten national stability.

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has strongly defended the use of Biometric Voter Verification (BVV) machines in the recently concluded elections, arguing that the technology curtailed electoral fraud and strengthened transparency, while framing the broader vote within the National Resistance Movement's historical narrative of stability, economic recovery and mass-oriented reforms.

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[Premium Times] Bolanle Olukoju, the state's commissioner for information, stated this in a statement on Saturday.

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that worsening conflicts, unconstitutional changes of government and humanitarian crises threaten to reverse Africa's democratic and developmental gains.

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[Premium Times] According to the residents, the terrorists set houses on fire and killed about 26 people in attacks that began early Thursday morning.

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[Premium Times] The New York Times reports that the first plane arrived in Borno State on Thursday night.

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[Premium Times] The election brought about the election of President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi as Chairperson of the AU for 2026.

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[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that two Nigerians were recently killed in Ukraine while fighting for the Russian army.

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[Premium Times] The carrier says a bird strike involving one of its Airbus A320 aircraft during take-off from Asaba Airport on Saturday marks the third such incident since January 2026 and has led to flight disruptions across its network.

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[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed the African Union Summit, delivering a firm defense of Somalia's territorial integrity while outlining a roadmap for the continent's collective security and democratic future.

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[Shabelle] Cape Town -- Somalia's Ambassador to South Africa, Mohamed Sheikh Isaaq, held a high-level consultative meeting in Cape Town with religious scholars, traditional elders, and mosque imams to strengthen ties between the embassy and the local diaspora.

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[Nile Post] Former Aruu County Member of Parliament Odonga Otto has called for renewed national dialogue and a shift toward issue-based opposition politics, urging political actors across the divide to prioritise national stability over personal antagonism.

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[Leadership] The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has returned to Abuja after successfully representing President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government, as well as the 30th AU General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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[Daily Trust] Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement on the waiver of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports.

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[Daily Trust] The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned against the illegal recruitment of Nigerian citizens into foreign armed conflicts.

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[Daily Maverick] Citizen despair over Johannesburg's growing water woes as solutions remain elusive and officials continue to say, 'Keep moving, nothing to see here, although there will be a ministerial working group.' What can be done?