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Ghana drops coup leader's name from main airport on putsch anniversary

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Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.

Cameroon to release body of late opposition leader

Africanews  

The decision comes almost three months after Anicet Ekane died in military detention, some five weeks after being arrested.

Africa: U.S. Ends Lifesaving Aid to Seven African Nations

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[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The Trump administration is canceling humanitarian aid programs it previously identified as lifesaving, according to an internal State Department email obtained by The Atlantic.

Mexico cartel leader killed, 25 security forces dead

Africanews  

Mexican special forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, sparking deadly retaliatory attacks that left 25 National Guard members dead across six separate incidents, authorities said Monday.

Egypt: NGO Denounces the Detention and Torture of Eritrean Refugees in Egypt

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[RFI] More than 3,000 Eritrean refugees have been detained in Egypt this year and some have reported sexual violence and torture, a human rights NGO said Monday.

Mauritius: Can Mauritius Save Its Credit Rating?

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[ISS] For a small, open economy, reputational strength is a core asset - but time is running out and decisive steps are needed.

Over 600 Kenyans trapped in Cambodia trafficking case

Africanews  

Hundreds of Kenyan nationals stranded in Cambodia have turned to the courts in Nairobi, asking judges to force the government to secure their return after what they describe as a human trafficking ordeal disguised as overseas employment.

Nigeria: 'Christian Genocide' Claims - U.S. Congress Submits Nigeria Report, Recommends Sanctions

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[Vanguard] The United States House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs have formally submitted to the White House a comprehensive report detailing findings and recommendations on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

Liberia: Opposition Party Alleges Plot to Bar Former President Weah From 2029 Elections

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In a statement posted on his social media page, Koijee claimed that a proposed amendment to Title 2 of Liberia's Criminal Procedure Law is being used as a political tool to target the former president.

Malawi: Parliament Empty As 159 MPs Skip Sitting, Only 71 Show Up

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[Nyasa Times] Only 71 Members of Parliament turned up for parliamentary deliberations this morning while a staggering 159 legislators--including cabinet ministers who are not MPs--were absent, exposing a growing culture of absenteeism that has alarmed the leadership of the Parliament of Malawi.

Burundi: Burundi Reopens Border With DR Congo After Two-Month Closure

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[Shabelle] Bujumbura, Burundi -- Burundi has reopened its land border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after more than two months of closure caused by fighting in eastern Congo, officials said Monday.

Nigeria: 9 Die in Niger, Lagos Road Crashes

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[Daily Trust] Nine people lost their lives and several others were injured in separate road accidents in Niger and Lagos states on Monday.

Tunisian lawyer jailed by anti-terror court released from prison

Africanews  

After 10 months in prison, prominent Tunisian lawyer Ahmed Souab walked free on Monday. The 69-year-old was arrested in April last year after condemning a mass trial of government critics.

Africa: From Paper to Pixels - Driving the Digital Transformation of Community Health Services in Eswatini

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[World Bank] Rural Health Motivators in Eswatini previously faced significant logistical and financial burdens due to paper-based reporting. The Ministry of Health, supported by the World Bank, introduced the electronic Community-Based Health Information System (CBHIS) to digitize these processes. This system operates offline on handheld devices and integrates with national health records. The initiative strengthens primary healthcare by ensuring timely data for decision-making and resource allocation.

Kenya: Amnesty Kenya, LSK Demand Probe Into Attempted Abduction of Tanzanian Activist

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amnesty International Kenya and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) have called for a full and transparent investigation into the attempted abduction of Tanzanian human rights defender Mshabaha Mshabaha Hamza.

Liberia: Phebe Hospital Staff Stage Protest

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[New Dawn] Workers at Phebe Hospital in Bong County carried out their threat to shut down the Hospital's operation on Monday, February 23, 2026, as they staged a protest over salary disparities and what they describe as an unconducive working environment at the government-run referral facility.

Nigeria: Customs Vows to Surpass N9trn Target With Automation

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[Daily Trust] The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is poised to exceed its revenue target of N9 trillion for the year with the automation of licenses and permits.

World Bank pledges $6 billion to Mozambique over five years

Africanews  

The World Bank announced Monday it aims to provide Mozambique with $6 billion in mostly concessional financing over the next five years to support public investment projects, as the Southern African nation grapples with strained public finances and recent IMF warnings over worsening debt dynamics.

Nigeria: Digital Payments Driving Nigeria's Nightlife - Moniepoint

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[Premium Times] The study analysed transactions from more than 27,000 bars, clubs and lounges on Moniepoint's payment network.

Nigeria: Education - Making Case for 7 Million Nigerian Children With Disabilities

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[Vanguard] Just last December, the United Nations marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, reinforcing global commitment to disability inclusion in all aspects of social, economic, cultural and political life.

Kenya: Transport Department Projects Sh37.7bn Budget Shortfall

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has warned that a significant funding shortfall facing the State Department for Transport in the 2026/27 financial year could disrupt implementation of key programmes.

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