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South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract

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South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.

Nigeria: Three Killed, Many Injured As Violence Erupts in Nasarawa Community

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[Premium Times] The incident, which occurred around 9 a.m. in the Aso A area of the community on Wednesday, reportedly began as a dispute between a mobile police officer and a herder

South Africa: Chaos in Parliament As Debate On New Lottery Board Chair Explodes

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[GroundUp] Debate on a shortlist of three candidates was suspended, then postponed, after MK and EFF MPs repeatedly raised points of order

UN migration agency says 2025 was deadliest year on Red Sea migrant route

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The IOM says the number of people who died or went missing on this route doubled to 922.

Uganda: economy expanded by 8.5% in last quarter in December

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Strong consumer demand and high activity in sectors such as construction drove Uganda's economy to expand by 8.5% during the financial quarter that ended in December 2025.

Kenya finalises trade deal with China as they deepen bilateral ties

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Among the deals was an agreement that will grant Kenya duty-free and quota-free access to the Chinese market starting in May.

Liberia: Liberia's Fragile Borders Exposed As Tensions Renew Calls for Reform

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[Liberian Investigator] Published: March 25, 2026

Kenya: Death Toll From Ongoing Floods Climb to 88, Police Say

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The death toll from ongoing floods across the country has risen to 88 as torrential rains continue to batter several parts of the country, the National Police Service (NPS) said on Wednesday.

Senegal denies secret €650M borrowing allegations

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Debt-laden Senegal has denied a report in the Financial Times that it covertly borrowed 650 million euros ($754 million) to avoid a default, saying it acted in line with "market transparency rules".

Floods in Kenya worsen as 2 rivers burst banks, with death toll climbing

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At least 21 counties have been affected by the floods, raising concerns over public safety, infrastructure damage and growing humanitarian needs

Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote

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Nations will vote on whether to designate the slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity".

South Africa arrests 12 senior police officers on suspicion of corruption

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South African anti-graft investigators have arrested 12 senior police officers on allegations of corruption and fraud, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Tanzania: Tanzania Seals Strategic Minerals Deal

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[Daily News] MBEYA -- THE government has signed a package of agreements with Panda Hill Tanzania Limited, a US -owned company, to accelerate the production and processing of strategic minerals in the country.

Taiwan skips WTO meeting after Cameroon labels it ‘Province of China’

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Taiwan has announced it will for the first time skip a major World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting after a dispute with host nation Cameroon over how the island was identified on official documents.

Africa: How Ecowas Can Make Its New Counter-Terrorism Force Effective

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[ISS] Resourcing is key, but the real test will be whether the brigade can coordinate with the AES Unified Force.

Nigeria: A Festival or a Culture of Rape?

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[Premium Times] Until something changes, the next Ozoro is already forming, and the conditions that enable men to harm without consequence remain firmly in place.

Kenya: Petrol Dealers Urge Epra to Raise Prices to Avert Shortages

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK) has urged the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to increase fuel prices in line with global markets to stabilise supply and prevent shortages.

Kenya: Old Video Used to Claim That Kenyan Governor Johnson Sakaja Was Stoned After 2026 Market Fire

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[Africa Check] Old video used to claim that Kenyan governor Johnson Sakaja was stoned after 2026 market fire

Nigeria: Old Video of Nigerian President's Son Thanking Nigerians for Supporting His Father's Administration Resurfaces

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[Africa Check] Old video of Nigerian president's son thanking Nigerians for supporting his father's administration resurfaces

Central Africa: From Potential to Skills and Real Jobs - How Young Women Are Powering Change in Western and Central Africa

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Mo Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season

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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of the club's greatest-ever scorers and soccer's biggest names.

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