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Zimbabwe cabinet agrees plan to extend president's term to 2030

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Zimbabwe's cabinet on Tuesday approved sweeping changes to the constitution as part of a bid to extend 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term till 2030, angering opposition figures who warned any changes had to be put to a national referendum.

Visa Insights Reveal Christmas Spending in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grows 45%

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Visa (www.Visa.com), a global leader in digital payments, today released its latest consumer spending insights for the 2025 Christmas holiday period in the

Uganda Strengthens District-Level Readiness as World Health Organization (WHO) Boosts Support for Public Health Emergencies

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As Uganda continues to grapple with recurrent public health emergencies driven by epidemic-prone diseases and climate-related disasters, a new wave of

President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, expresses condolences on the passing of Mr. Lee Weeling

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The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, has learnt with sadness of the passing of Mr. Lee Weeling, a respected figure in the Mont

Liberia launches Elsie Initiative Fund project to advance gender-responsive peacekeeping

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The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) and UN Women Liberia have officially launched a new Elsie Initiative Fund (EIF) project aimed at strengthening the

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Launches Pilot on Economic Empowerment and Digital Peacebuilding for Women in Benue State

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Trade and the Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, has partnered

President Adama Barrow Inaugurates Infrastructure Built by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Electricity Access Project in Banjul, the Gambia

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The Gambian Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines in collaboration with the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), has begun the series of

Mobilising momentum for Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) industrialisation: New Critical Minerals & Industrialisation Forum

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The organisers of the DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum have announced the launch of a new, co-located event to this flagship annual gathering in Kolwezi,

South Africa’s Cheaper Petrol Masks a Looming Gas Gap – and a Critical Investment Opportunity

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South Africans are once again seeing relief at the pump, with the latest fuel price cuts delivering the cheapest petrol in roughly four years. The reductions

Identy.io Announces Strategic Expansion in Africa

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Identy.io (www.Identy.io), a global biometric authentication technology company specializing in secure, mobile-first identity verification, announced today

Africans want elections but don’t trust electoral management bodies to ensure they’re free and fair, new Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile reveals

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Africans want to choose their leaders through fair elections, but a majority distrust the election management body charged with ensuring the fairness and

Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president's term in office

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President Mnangagwa's term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

Nigeria senate approves live electronic publication of election results

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Nigerian lawmakers have made a sharp U-turn, approving the live electronic publication of election results after a wave of public backlash. Just last week, the Senate had rejected a proposal that would force polling units to upload results in real time.

Son of Zambia's ex-President Lungu ordered to surrender 79 cars, petrol station and 'luxury' flats

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The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.

Gates Foundation denies claims it’s behind mosquito surge in Kenya

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The Gates Foundation is pushing back against social media claims that Bill Gates is behind a sudden spike in mosquitoes in Kenya. The rumours, led by politician Paul Muite on X.

Ethiopian Airlines beats revenue target for first half of fiscal 25/26

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Ethiopian Airlines has reported a revenue of $4.4 billion during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding its target by 2%, the airline announced on Tuesday

South Africa reports 16% drop in rhino poaching for 2025

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South Africa has announced a significant 16% national decline in rhino poaching for 2025, crediting intensified anti-trafficking efforts and integrated strategies, even as certain regions faced severe increases.

Senegal students protest scholarship delays amid rising youth discontent

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Tensions are escalating at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar after a medical student died during clashes between police and students protesting delayed scholarship payments. Authorities have ordered students to leave campus, leaving many uncertain about what comes next.

Pilot praised after landing faulty Somali passenger plane on seashore

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The Civil Aviation Authority say it overshot the tarmac after failing to stop on the runway.

South Africa: SA Untapped Mineral Potential Still 'Significant'

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[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina has reiterated government's stance that South Africa's mining industry is on the rise.

Nigeria: Payroll Irregularities - Document Reveals Findings That Led Osun Govt to Hire Audit Firm

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[Premium Times] The report, titled, 'Report of the Osun State Staff Audit, Appointment and Promotion,' predates the government's decision to engage Sally Tibbot Consulting Limited, a private forensic firm later contracted to conduct a comprehensive payroll audit.

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