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Liberia: 'We Are No Longer Prisoners of Fear but Carriers of Victory', Bishop Quire Declares

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- "We are no longer prisoners of fear but carriers of victory. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is now at work in us," declared Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr. during an inspiring Easter sermon at the Stephen Trowen Nagbe Memorial United Methodist Church.

Liberia: Appeals Committee Slashes Benita Urey's Ban to Three Years, but Upholds Manipulation Findings

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Appeals Committee of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) has delivered a stinging verdict in the case of Shaita Angels FC President Benita W. Urey.

Nigeria: How Favour Abatang Is Rewriting the Future for Nigeria's Teenage Mothers

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[Vanguard] In communities where silence often surrounds injustice and tradition can outweigh opportunity, Favour Abatang is charting a different course, one defined by purpose, clarity, and measurable impact for girls whose futures are too often cut short.

Cairo goes dark as Egypt struggles to cope with fall out from Iran war

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Normally bustling with activity until the early hours of the morning, the streets of Cairo have gone dark. Soaring fuel costs have pushed the Egyptian government to issue a month-long early-closing order. Now shops are shuttered at 9pm during the week and 10pm on weekends.

Nigeria: In Nigeria's Maiduguri, a Doctor Has a Simple Cure for Adapting to Extreme Heat

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[The New Humanitarian] Maiduguri -- "Apart from helping to reduce and abate the temperature and mitigate climate change, we can also provide fruits for our patients and our staff at subsidised rates."

Nigeria: FG Moves to Strengthen Cybersecurity Coordination

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[Vanguard] ...as NDPC Review Ecosystem Data Protection Compliance

Nigeria: Amnesty International Faults Authorities After 17 Killed in Benue Attack

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[Premium Times] In a statement on Monday, Amnesty International said gunmen invaded the village on Sunday during Easter celebrations, killing residents, injuring dozens, and setting homes and shops on fire

South Africa: Real Politics - ANC Rebels Push to Reshape Coalitions and Weaken Unity Government

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[Scrolla] A growing anti-unity government faction inside the African National Congress is gaining ground and could destabilise national politics before the 2027 conference, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics.

Nigeria: Benue 2027 - Edoh to Contest for Governor's Seat

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[Vanguard] A governorship aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, Dr Raymond Edoh, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Benue State governorship election, pledging transformative leadership anchored on security, economic growth and accountability.

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Passed a Law to Put Women in Power. Now Comes the Hard Part

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[Liberian Observer] When Aminata Sesay decided to run for the Port Loko District seat in 2023, she knew it would be tough. She did not expect to be shot at.

Liberia: Petrol Products Prices Hiked

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[Liberian Observer] Liberians are facing higher petroleum prices as the Government of Liberia has announced a new price ceiling for petroleum products, reflecting an upward revision in gasoline and diesel prices. The adjustment, which took effect on April 4, 2026, comes as authorities respond to global and local market fluctuations.

Nigeria: NDPC Investigates Remita, Sterling Bank for Alleged Data Breach

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[Premium Times] The NDPC confirmed that the relevant parties and individuals have been providing information for the purpose of addressing the incident.

Liberia: FIFA Issues Final Warning to Liberia Over Halted LFA Election

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[Liberian Observer] The future of the beautiful game of football stands on the brink of an international crisis as world football governing body, FIFA, expresses deep concern over what it describes as "undue third-party interference" in the affairs of the Liberia Football Association, following a controversial court injunction halting the association's electoral process.

Kenya: NPS Calls for Stronger Private Sector Collaboration to Curb Farm Theft

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has called for stronger collaboration between security agencies and the private sector to enhance safety in agricultural areas, amid rising concerns over theft and its impact on farmers and agribusinesses.

Africa: Middle East Crisis Pushes Buyers to Nigeria, Other African Producers

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[Leadership] Global energy analysts have predicted that Nigeria, along with other oil-producing African countries, will become a major beneficiary of the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Nigeria: Easter - 27 Killed in Kaduna, Benue, Katsina Attacks

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[Leadership] BY AZA MSUE and NONYE EKWENUGO, GODWIN ENNA, Tarka -- About 25 people were on Sunday killed in Benue and Kaduna communities following attacks by bandits.

Nigeria: INEC Suspends Voter Revalidation Exercise

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[This Day] Abuja -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to step down all publicity and arrangements for the Voter revalidation exercise and await further directives from the Commission.

Rwanda: Fuel Price Hike Set to Affect Road Construction Costs - Officials

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[New Times] The recent fuel price increase is expected to push up costs in the infrastructure sector, particularly road construction, where key materials such as bitumen are petroleum-based, officials have said.

Nigerian army rescues 31 held hostage in Easter church attack

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Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.

Uganda: Ssemogerere Recounts Bishops' Rome Visit, Relays Pope's Call for Peace

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has recounted the recent visit of Uganda's Catholic bishops to the Vatican, describing a warm reception from Pope Leo XIV and a renewed emphasis on maintaining national peace while nurturing the vibrant faith of Ugandan youth.

Iran threatens to restrict Bab el-Mandeb Strait after Trump warnings

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline. In response, Iran threatened to restrict the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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