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South Africa: G20 - South Africa Pushes Back Against Trump

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[Premium Times] But Mr Trump claimed that the representative of the US embassy in South Africa, who was present at the meeting in the absence of a US delegation, was poorly treated.

Liberia: Two Decades On, AML Remains Liberia's Largest Taxpayer

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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- For nearly two decades, ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has been the nation's largest taxpayer. Financial records show that ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has paid more than US$400 million to the Government of Liberia since 2005 through taxes, royalties, and other statutory obligations.

Malawi: Court Issues Warrant to Search Chakwera's Home Over Alleged Illegal Possession of State Security Dogs

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[Nyasa Times] The Senior Resident Magistrate's Court in Lilongwe has issued a search warrant authorising Malawi Police to search the residence of former President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera over allegations that he is unlawfully keeping four State-owned security dogs.

Kenya: Pockets of Violence Reported As By-Elections Underway in 22 Voting Areas

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Voting in Thursday's by-elections across multiple constituencies was punctuated by pockets of violence, disruptions, and heightened tension, underscoring the fragile political landscape surrounding the polls.

Kenya: Wamalwa's Vehicle Torched in Butali As Political Tensions Flare During By-Elections

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[Capital FM] Kakamega -- A vehicle belonging to Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) party leader Eugene Wamalwa was on Thursday set ablaze by unidentified attackers in Manyonje, Butali Ward, escalating tensions in the ongoing by-elections.

Liberia: PUL Alarms Threats Against Liberian Journalists

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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has condemned threats against Journalists here as hostile.

West Africa: AU, Ecowas, West African Elders Condemn Guinea-Bissau Coup, Demand Immediate Restoration of Constitutional Order

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[FrontPageAfrica] Bissau -- The African Union (AU), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the West African Elders Forum have strongly condemned the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as an unacceptable disruption of the democratic process.

Nigeria: Growing Sophistication of Criminals Worries Kano Deputy Governor

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[Leadership] Kano State deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdusalam Gwarzo, has warned that criminal groups across the country are becoming increasingly sophisticated, while government response has not matched the pace of evolving security threats.

Africa: Academy Inducts New Members to Tackle Rising Non-Communicable Diseases

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[Leadership] The Academy of Public Health (APH) has called for stronger digital innovation and shared leadership in addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across Africa.

Several bodies condemn military takeover in Guinea-Bissau days after polls

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In a joint statement released on Wednesday, just hours after the coup, the missions voiced their concerns over the arrest of the incumbent President, Embalo Sissoco and some of their agents.

South Africa: Trump's Attempt to Ban South Africa from G20 in Miami 'Regrettable' - Ramaphosa

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted US President Donald Trump's intention to bar South Africa from attending the G20 Leaders' Summit in the United States next year, calling his remarks "regrettable" and rooted in misinformation.

Tinubu declares security emergency as kidnappings rock Nigeria

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The president ordered the recruitment of an additional 20,000 security personnel on top of the 30,000 already approved, and the withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect public figures and celebrities

South Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next year

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The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority.

Mali uses AI to teach school children in Bambara

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AI company RobotsMali has produced more than a hundred stories in local languages. These texts are now taught in schools.

West Africa: Ecowas, AU Missions Condemn Coup in Guinea-Bissau

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[Premium Times] The mission said both the presidential and legislative elections in Guinea-Bissau had been "orderly and peaceful."

UN extends Libya arms embargo ship inspections

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The resolution approved on Tuesday extends for six months the authorisation to inspect ships on the high seas off Libya’s coast suspected of violating the arms embargo on the country.

Kenya: Kasipul By-Election Turns Violent - Homa Bay MP Kaluma Injured During Polling

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[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma sustained injuries Thursday during a violent confrontation in Kasipul Constituency amid ongoing by-election voting.

Africa: Trump Says South Africa Will Not Be Invited to 2026 G20 in Miami

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has announced that South Africa will not receive an invitation to the 2026 G20 Summit, scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida, intensifying a diplomatic standoff that has simmered for weeks following Washington's boycott of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg.

Africa: Network of Bot-Like Accounts Supporting Sanctioned Mining Billionaire

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[Global Witness] An online network of bot-like accounts, media sites and X users has been spreading disinformation supporting sanctioned Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler and attacking civil society groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Global Witness analysis has found

South Africa: Ethekwini Blames Shembe Church for Delays in Housing Project

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[GroundUp] Burlington development has been stuck since 2022

Kenya: Heightened Security Ensures Smooth Start to By-Elections Amid Isolated Tensions

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Voting began Thursday morning across 22 constituencies holding mini by-elections, under tight security following reports of incidents in some areas ahead of the polls.

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