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Malawi: Born 1997-2010 - Report Says Gen Z Is the Least Intelligent Generation Yet

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[Nyasa Times] A new international report has delivered a shocking verdict: people born between 1997 and 2010 -- known as Generation Z -- have lower intelligence levels than all generations before them.

Somalia: Somalia Moves to Adopt a National Civilian Protection Policy

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's defence ministry on Sunday chaired consultations to discuss and approve a National Policy on the Protection of Civilians during armed conflict, officials said.

Namibia says it wasn't notified of TotalEnergies and Petrobras deal for offshore licence

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Namibia on Sunday slammed a deal announced between oil giants TotalEnergies and Petrobras for offshore exploration in the Luderitz basin, saying the government had not been notified.

Police in Senegal arrest 14 members of alleged transnational paedophile gang

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Police in Senegal say they have broken up a paedophile gang operating between France and the West African country.

Nigeria: Breaking - Obi Leads Protesters to National Assembly Over Real-Time Transmission of Election Results

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[Daily Trust] Peter Obi, leading Presidential hopeful for the 2027 elections, has led protesters to the National Assembly.

Morocco floods: 150,000 now displaced as waters keep rising

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Severe floods in northern Morocco force over 150,000 to flee, with four dead and one missing as evacuees shelter in tents near Kenitra.

East Africa: Tanzania Reopens Regional Trade Hub

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[Daily News] DAR ES SALAAM -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed responsible government authorities to ensure that the new Kariakoo Main Market upholds the highest standards of service delivery, with all traders paying taxes transparently, reflecting its status as the country's key commercial and regional hub.

Somalia: Somalia, Saudi Arabia Sign Military Cooperation Agreement to Boost Defence Capacity

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[Shabelle] Riyadh -- Somalia and Saudi Arabia have signed a new military cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening defence ties and enhancing Somalia's security capabilities, officials said.

Somalia: Somalia Condemns RSF Attacks On Civilians, Aid Convoys in Sudan

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's federal government on Sunday strongly condemned what it described as criminal attacks carried out by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the North and South Kordofan regions, targeting civilian facilities and aid convoys operated by the World Food Programme (WFP).

Ghana: Chief Justice Announces Shift System to Decongest Courts, Prison

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[Ghanaian Times] The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has announced the introduction of a shift court system comprising morning and afternoon sittings as part of measures to decongest the courts and ease pressure on the country's prisons.

Nigeria: Police Confirm Dramatic Arrest of Abductors of Medical Doctors in Edo

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[This Day] Benin -- The Edo State Police Command yesterday confirmed the arrest of three members of the kidnap gang which abducted two brothers, Dr. Ibrahim Babatunde Abu and Tahir Abu.

Liberia: Popular Social Media Commentator Risks Jail Term

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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Over Sustained Invectives Against Chief Justice, Associate Justices

Uganda: Ugandan Travellers and U.S. Visa Crackdown

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[Independent (Kampala)] Cover Story -- When U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp stepped-up to address the press at the American Centre in Kampala on Feb. 5, he was carrying a message that blended diplomacy with warning.

Namibia: Private Aircraft Crashes At Okahao Airfield

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[Namibian] A privately owned light aircraft crashed at the Okahao airfield in the Omusati region on Sunday afternoon, leaving one passenger seriously injured and the pilot with minor injuries.

Liberia: LRA Denies Hacking Claims, Says Taxpayer Data Remains Secure

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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Liberia Revenue Authority has dismissed online claims that its database was hacked, assuring the public that its digital systems remain secure and that no taxpayer information has been compromised.

Liberia: Boakai Bets On 'Yellow Machines' to Break a Cycle of Broken Roads

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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- For decades, Liberia's development story has been written in dust and mud. In the dry season, laterite roads harden into ribbed washboards that punish vehicles and travelers. In the rains, those same roads dissolve into gullies, cutting off farms, clinics and markets from the rest of the country.

Nigeria: Single Term Not Enough for Nigerian Lawmakers - David Mark

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[Premium Times] "I want to appeal that members, legislators, are giving more than one term, two terms, three terms. I spent 20 years in the senate, and I'm very grateful to my electorate and constituency for giving me that opportunity," he said.

Chad’s saharan cultures festival brings together desert nations

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Chad hosts the sixth International Saharan Cultures Festival in Amdjarass, uniting artists from across the Sahara to celebrate shared heritage.

Nigeria: US Africom Commander Visits Tinubu

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[Premium Times] The visit also brought together Nigeria's top security and intelligence leadership.

Iran sentences activist Mohammadi to six years in prison: Lawyer

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An Iranian court sentenced human rights activist Narges Mohammadi to a six-year prison term for gathering and collusion to commit crimes, her lawyer said on Sunday

Tanzania: Over 81,000 Children to Benefit From Worm, Schistosomiasis Treatment in Ukerewe

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[Daily News] Mwanza -- OVER 81,000 children aged between 5 and 14 years, both in and out of school, are expected to benefit from a preventive treatment campaign against intestinal worms and schistosomiasis in Ukerewe District, Mwanza Region.

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