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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has criticised Israel’s move to recognise the breakaway Republic of Somaliland, saying the decision will not benefit Somaliland or the wider region.

AfricaDotcom  

Energy major Eni continues to deliver on its exploration drive in Africa, announcing two major hydrocarbon discoveries in February 2026. In Ivory Coast, the

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The year 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for African energy. Amid shifting geopolitics, intensifying trade disputes and the global push to diversify

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The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce special complimentary access to all its e-books available on

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A delegation from Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MOPMN) met with the Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) team to

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Herbert Mensah, President of Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental governing body of rugby across Africa, and a member of World Rugby’s

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 17 February 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Africa.com announces a collaboration with In On Africa (IOA), one of the continent’s

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 17 February 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Karcher, the global leader in cleaning technology, has announced the promotion of Joe Lahoud to

Africanews  

Crime-weary South Africa will deploy army units alongside police within 10 days to tackle rampant crime fuelled by drugs gangs and illegal miners, the police minister said Tuesday.

Africanews  

Nigeria warned its nationals against being recruited for armed conflicts abroad after reports that some were duped into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, as were citizens of other African countries.

Africanews  

As nations seek to cut fuel costs and reduce emissions, both countries have signed deals to assemble vehicles using kits produced by automakers in China.

BBC News Africa  

It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu's body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

allAfrica  

[allAfrica] On World Pulses Day, the theme chosen by the Food and Agriculture Organization, ''Pulses of the world: from modesty to excellence,'' could not be more timely. It captures a quiet transformation already unfolding across kitchens, streets, and food labs, especially in low- and middle-income countries where pulses have long anchored diets, livelihoods, and resilience.

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Ethiopia for his first official visit since 2015. He was received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with an elaborate ceremony at the presidential palace in Addis Ababa.

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A new report by two of its agencies describes systematic rights violations and abuses of migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.

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As global art sales tumble, the oil-rich Gulf is emerging as the industry's new frontier, with heavyweights like Art Basel making their regional debut in Qatar to tap into a surge of cultural investment.

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Pix of the Day February 17, 2026

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[Premium Times] The witnesses denied threatening Ali Bello and his co-defendant with an electric chair while obtaining their statements preparatory to the N10 billion fraud trial.

This Is Africa  

Projections point to elevated commodity prices over the next decade. Here's how African policymakers can avoid mistakes of the past.

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[Premium Times] Before dissolving into the executive session, lawmakers were considering a motion to rescind Clause 28 of the amendment bill, which had reduced the period within which INEC must publish a notice of election from 360 days to 180 days.

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Now is the time for government to review subsidies and improve tax collection to boost revenue as the country grapples with a dwindling revenue base and youth unemployment.