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Ghana tomato traders among dead in Burkina Faso attack

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Seven men from Ghana were "burnt beyond recognition" after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.

The Cost Of Invisibility: How African SMEs Lose Revenue Online

AfricaDotcom  

For African SMEs without strong SEO (Search Engine Optimization), this means competitors are collecting the traffic and the revenue that should be yours.

Flutterwave Signals Deeper Commitment To Nigeria At Star-Studded Gala Night

AfricaDotcom  

On a night where business met style and innovation met influence, Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, in partnership with luxury

South Africa: New Species Discovered At Richtersveld National Park

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[SAnews.gov.za] Scientists have identified several insect species previously unknown to science in the richly biodiverse Richtersveld National Park.

South Africa: Call for Ceasefire As South Sudan Moves Towards Elections

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a cessation of all violence and hostilities in South Sudan.

Namibia: Namandje Claims Namcor Bail Hearing Was Not Handled 'Competently'

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[Namibian] The bail hearing of six individuals charged in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) was not conducted impartially and competently, a lawyer claimed in the Windhoek High Court on Friday.

Namibia: Namibia to Benefit From China's New Zero-Tariff Policy

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[Namibian] Namibia is among 53 African countries set to benefit from China's expanded zero-tariff policy, following an announcement made during foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian's regular press conference on 11 June 2025.

Namibia: Namibian Private Sector Owes N$122.3 Billion

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[Namibian] NAMIBIANS borrowed N$808.2 million or 0.7% more month-on-month (m/m) in December, bringing the cumulative credit outstanding to N$122.3 billion.

ACTOM Delivers Africa’s First Fully Digital, AI-Ready Substation In Namibia

AfricaDotcom  

Namibia’s power utility, NamPower, has officially commissioned the Sekelduin 132/66/33 kV Substation near Swakopmund, marking Africa’s first fully digital

Kenya: Opposition Leaders Outraged As IG Kanja Snubs Meeting Over Alleged Rally Disruptions

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Opposition leaders were left visibly angered on Monday after a planned meeting with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja failed to materialise, despite prior assurances that he would personally address their concerns.

Kenya: Koome Inducts 15 New Court of Appeal Judges, Sets One-Year Appeal Deadline

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief Justice Martha Koome has opened an induction workshop for fifteen newly appointed judges of the Court of Appeal of Kenya, urging them to uphold excellence and accelerate the delivery of justice under the Judiciary's Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint.

Zimbabwe: FORUS Warns of 'Assault On the Republic' As Term-Extension Bill Fuels Backlash

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[263Chat] Opposition Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) party has launched an attack on the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill warning that it threatens the very foundations of the republic and could undermine the country's democratic order.

South Africa: Unions Slam 9.8 Percent Gems Medical Aid Increase

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[Scrolla] The Government Employees Medical Scheme announced a 9.8% increase in medical aid contributions. FEDUSA president Godfrey Selematsela called it economically unjustifiable. A march is planned for 21 February to oppose the new rates.

South Africa: Durban Student Creates App to Map SA's Municipal Service Failures - - and the Fixes

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[Daily Maverick] Keyuren Maharaj developed the CityMenderSA app to track infrastructure issues.

South Africa: UCT Registration Disrupted As Students Demand End to Fee Blocks

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[Daily Maverick] The University of Cape Town was thrown into turmoil on the first day of the academic year as students blocked campus entrances, including the M3 access in Rondebosch, protesting against fee blocks, student debt and accommodation shortages that they say exclude academically eligible students from registering. University management has acknowledged receipt of a memorandum from student leaders and committed to responding, while insisting that academic activities continue.

Africa: Mali - Journalist Arrested for Criticising Foreign President

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[IFJ] The military junta in Mali arrested prominent journalist Youssouf Sissoko under the country's cybercrime law, following the publication of an article in L'Alternance on 2 February. The article challenged remarks made by Niger's junta leader, President Abdourahamane Tiani, who alleged that the presidents of France, Benin and the Ivory Coast supported the extremist groups that attacked Niamey's airport on 29 January.

Central African Republic: Ramadan - Stories of Hunger, Displacement and Hope Amid Three Humanitarian Emergencies

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[WFP] Ramadan traditions persist even in the harshest environments. From hot meals in Gaza to food staples in Afghanistan and income support in the Central African Republic, WFP helps families uphold faith and dignity during the Muslim month of fasting, despite a backdrop of crisis.

Somalia: Somalia, Tanzania Sign Migration Cooperation Agreement

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and Tanzania have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration management and enhancing coordination between their respective institutions, officials said.

South African trio charged with Bolt driver's murder filmed on dashcam

BBC News Africa  

Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

Pix of the Day February 16, 2026

Africanews  

Pix of the Day February 16, 2026

Nigerian Muslims look to Ramadan for peace after US strikes

Africanews  

The northern Nigerian state where the United States staged Christmas Day air strikes targeting Islamist militants is preparing for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and trying to banish thoughts of the violence that has plagued the region.

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