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Sudan: Sudan War - Fighting Over Khartoum Continues, Army Advances From the South and East

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[Dabanga] The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has taken control over areas south of GIAD Industrial City, 45 kilometres south of central Khartoum. Army units are approaching the southern and eastern borders with Khartoum state. The army also reported victory over the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the southwestern part of Khartoum.

Morocco: Pro-Palestinian Activist Ismail Al-Ghazawi Freed in Morocco

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[People's Dispatch] The imprisonment has further fueled Al-Ghazawi's resolve to counter the Moroccan government's normalization with Israel.

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Human Rights Chief Warns Worse Could Come if Congo Crisis is Not Dealt With

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[allAfrica] Geneva -- If nothing is done in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, worse could follow for the people of the eastern DRC, as well as for the country's neighbours and the region, the United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Türk warned on Friday.

Kenya: Nairobi Fashion Week Showcases the Future of Fashion with a Regenerative Theme

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[Nairobi Fashion Week] Nairobi Fashion Week 2025, one of East Africa's most influential fashion events, has successfully wrapped up with a powerful emphasis on regenerative fashion, highlighting the urgent need for sustainability and ecological responsibility in the industry. The theme for this year's event, "Regenerating Fashion: A New Era of Responsibility", captivated both local and international audiences, offering a glimpse into the future of fashion through the lens of environmental consciousness and sustainable

Congo-Brazzaville suspended from international football

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Football's world governing body suspends Congo-Brazzaville from internationals because of third-party interference in the affairs of the country's FA.

Bright red river outside Buenos Aires sparks fears of pollution

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Sarandi River, which is located in a suburb of Buenos Aires, has turned bright red, sparking concerns amongst residents over possible contamination.

Tanzania: Tanzanians With HIV Left in Crisis As USAID Funding Ends

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[IPS] Dar es Salaam -- At 9 a.m. on Monday, Mariam Msemwa clutched her clinic card tightly as she stood in line at Bagamoyo District Hospital's HIV Clinic in Tanzania's coastal region. The 19-year-old had been here many times before, picking up monthly doses of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs that kept her alive. But today was different.When she reached the counter, the nurse flatly told her. "There's no more free medication, " she said. "You'll have to buy it yourself."

Africa: Eastern DRC - Unpacking the Difficult Task of Regional Diplomacy

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[ISS] As M23 continues its destructive march, the EAC-SADC summit must consider lessons from failed peace efforts.

Kenya: Eat 'N' Go to Send Home 55 Workers Amid Economic Challenges

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Restaurant group Eat 'N' Go Limited has declared redundancy, resulting in the loss of 55 jobs.

Kenya: Kenyans Beware, Viral Fake Job Ad Exploits KCB Foundation's Philanthropic Work and UN Training Agency's Name

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[Africa Check] Kenyans beware, viral fake job ad exploits KCB Foundation's philanthropic work and UN training agency's name

Nigeria: Nigeria's Employment Agency Denies Asking Jobseekers to Register

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[Africa Check] Nigeria's employment agency denies asking jobseekers to register

Senegal to aid families of protest victims

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In a significant move following the violent protests that rocked Senegal between 2021 and 2024, the government has announced a financial aid package for the families of those killed

Nigeria: Expert Calls for Abolition of '9-to-5' Work Culture to Boost Economy

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[Premium Times] A Special Adviser on Economic Affairs in the Office of the Vice President, Tope Fasua, has called for the abolition of the traditional 9-to-5 work structure, arguing that shorter working hours could help attract young Nigerians into public service and boost the economy.

Nigeria: Kano Governor Orders Probe of Killing of Protesters By Security Agents

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[Premium Times] Governor Yusuf announced plans to construct a new Juma'at mosque in the affected community and dedicated to the memory of the killed protesters.

Namibia: Kwal Introduces Windhoek Beer to Tap Into Kenya's Premium Market

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has launched Windhoek Beer in Kenya, expanding its premium beer portfolio to meet the rising demand for high-quality brews.

Kenya: Fourth Contingent of 144 Kenyan Officers Arrives in Haiti to Battle Gangs

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The fourth contingent of the Kenyan police unit on Thursday left the country for Haiti's Capital Port Au Prince to join their counterparts who are part of the multinational security support mission in the Caribbean nation.

Uganda: Lawyers Push for Regional Sanctions Against Army Chief

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[Nile Post] A group of regional lawyers has launched a legal and diplomatic campaign against Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, accusing him of making inflammatory statements that threaten regional peace and stability.

Kenyan police reinforce Haiti mission amid U.S. funding freeze

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The mission, which began last year, is struggling with a lack of funding and personnel as gangs that control 85% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, keep seizing more territory.

Uganda: With Oil, Uganda's Growth Will Continue to Go Up - Museveni

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[Nile Post] President Museveni, who is also the Commander-In- Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has assured that Uganda's economy will grow into double digits when the country starts producing its oil.

West Africa: France to Handover Last Military Base in Côte d'Ivoire As Retreat From West Africa Continues

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[RFI] France is preparing to hand Côte d'Ivoire back its only military base in the country in a ceremony on 20 February, further diminishing French influence in West Africa.

Sudan: 'War on People' Continues to Inflict Heavy Toll on Civilians

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[MSF] MSF teams in three different parts of Sudan - Khartoum, North Darfur and South Darfur states - treated mass influxes of war-wounded patients as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued, with little respect shown for civilian life.

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