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Gazans daily fight for survival amid harsh winter weather

Africanews  

Almost four months into the ceasefire, most people in Gaza are still living in makeshift shelters, have little or no income, and struggle to get food and water.

A singer's tragic death highlights Nigeria's snakebite problem

BBC News Africa  

The crisis is compounded by a critical shortage of affordable, properly stored antivenom.

King Charles to host Nigeria's first UK state visit in 37 years

BBC News Africa  

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will be guests at Windsor Castle from 18 to 19 March.

Senegal: Deadly Attacks Stall Trade in Key Corridor Between Senegal and Mali

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[RFI] More than 4,000 empty shipping containers are stranded inside Mali as insecurity on the main trade route to Senegal makes transport too dangerous, raising fears of supply disruption and higher prices in a country where most imports pass through the port of Dakar.

Libya: Kadhafi Clan's Path Back to Power Fades With Killing of Saïf Al-Islam

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[RFI] The death of Saïf al-Islam Kadhafi - the last political heir of Libya's former ruling family - is reshaping the country's political landscape, dealing a decisive blow to any remaining hopes of the Kadhafi clan returning to power.

Sudan: Deadly Attacks Hit Kordofan As Scrutiny Grows Over Drone Warfare in Sudan

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[Dabanga] Kordofan / East Oweinat -- Nearly 40 people were killed and dozens injured this week in a series of attacks across Sudan's Kordofan region, as analysts point to the expanding use of drones in the war.

Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Pays Tribute to Founding President Sam Nujoma and the Third President Hage Geingob

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[Government of Namibia] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a keynote address at the candlelight remembrance ceremony held in honour of the late Dr Sam Nujoma, Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, and Dr Hage Geingob, Third President of the Republic of Namibia.

Morocco still battling disastrous floods, rescue efforts underway

Africanews  

More than 140 000 people in total have been evacuated as authorities attempt to bring the population to safety following disastrous downpours in the north of the country.

Namibia: Nujoma and Geingob Remembered As Namibia's Foundational Leaders

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[Namibian] Windhoek -- Several leaders have praised the late founding president Sam Nujoma and Namibia's third president, Hage Geingob, for steering the country's vision for the benefit of all Namibians.

2026 edition of Africa Eco Race comes to an end in Dakar

Africanews  

The final competitive stage of the Africa Eco Race 2026 marked the transition toward the conclusion of an exceptional adventure. The participants made it to the mythical end point of the annual rally on the shores of Lac Rose in Dakar.

Namibia: Geingob Blossoms Even In Death

allAfrica  

[New Era] This week marked exactly two years since the demise of former president Hage Geingob, a towering African political figure, a first among equals.

Somali president slams Israeli recognition of Somaliland at Doha forum

Africanews  

The Somali president described the situation in Gaza as "another level of inhumane engagement" in the history of the world in Doha on Saturday and criticised Israel's recognition of the self-declared breakaway state Somaliland.

South Africa produces first local vaccine to combat foot-and-mouth disease

Africanews  

The country is facing its worst outbreak of the illness that infects cattle herds. But the first locally-produced vaccine could become a major ally in fighting the disease.

Dakar universities rocked by renewed clashes between students and police

Africanews  

Cheikh-Anta-Diop university in Senegal's capital has been the place of unrest since early December. Students have been protesting a lack of financial aid from the government, leading to clashes with police. On Friday, the situation there deteriorated again. Other institutions also saw protests.

Zambian leader backs traditional Ghanaian outfit after online trolling

BBC News Africa  

Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a "blouse".

Milan Winter Olympics open with glittering ceremony

Africanews  

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opened on Friday with a glittering ceremony at the San Siro stadium echoed by festivities at venues across the snow-capped Italian Alps. The opening ceremony sparked numerous reactions across the world - even in Russia, whose team is competing under a neutral flag.

Drought in Kenya spreads beyond arid north

Africanews  

After one of the driest rainy seasons on record at the end of 2025, drought is spreading in Kenya. This time, it is also affecting areas that are usually less prone to droughts than the country's north.

From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars

BBC News Africa  

Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.

Iran says 'good start' made in talks with US over nuclear programme

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Tehran said the indirect discussions in Oman have ended with a broad agreement to maintain a diplomatic path.

West Africa: BRVM Stocks Rally As Global Markets Slide On Tech and Crypto Selloff

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[Daba Finance] West Africa's regional stock market, the BRVM, advanced on Thursday, diverging from losses across global equities and digital assets.

Thousands attend funeral of slain son of Muammar Gaddafi

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Saif al-Islam, once seen by some as his father’s heir apparent, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his home in the city of Zintan on Tuesday.

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