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Egypt and Palestine reject Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians

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Trump’s suggestion came at a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who smiled several times as the president detailed a plan to build new settlements for Palestinians outside the Gaza Strip, and for the U.S. to take "ownership" in redeveloping the territory.

Palestinians denounce Trump's proposal that U.S. should take over Gaza

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U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal that America should take ownership of war-torn Gaza has sparked condemnation from Palestinians. His comments come after an earlier suggestion that Gazans should move out of the area.

Los Angeles Zoo welcomes new group of Cape Vultures

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Home to Cape vultures since 1985, Los Angeles zoo is welcoming seven more of the birds. They’re being housed in an exhibit that aims to mimic the birds’ natural South African surroundings.

Sudan: Sudan Army Advances in Northern El Gezira, Approaches Khartoum

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[Dabanga] The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) yesterday announced that they seized control of El Kamlin in El Gezira. SAF Commander-in-Chief Abdelfattah El Burhan visited Khartoum North/Bahri and said that 'the army is on its way to Khartoum'. In Omdurman, six people were killed in an attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a hospital.

Africa: Landmark Agreement Among Africa's Leading National Medicines Regulatory Authorities to Foster Collaboration

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[Africa CDC] Cairo, Egypt, 4 February 2025: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and African Union Development Agency - New Partnership for Africa's Development (AUDA-NEPAD) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among Africa's WHO Maturity Level 3 National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs). These agencies have established robust systems to ensure the safety, efficacy and quality of medical products in line with international regulatory standards.

Africa: Foreign Interest in Africa Comes With Damaging Disinformation Tactics

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[ISS] Digital propaganda and manipulated information by external actors erode public confidence in democracy on the continent.

Transparency urged by BRDC on 30,000 tons of diesel from Russia

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The Republican Bloc for the Defence of the Constitution (BRDC) calls for transparency regarding the management of the alleged 30,000 tons of diesel donated by Russia to the Central African Republic (CAR).

Africa: Ex-President Johnson-Sirleaf's 2009 Commentary On Leadership and Aid Gains Traction Amid USAID Shutdown

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[FrontPageAfrica] For more than a decade, much of Africa has been moving forward. Economic growth is rising, poverty is falling and democratic governance is spreading. But the global financial crisis threatens to undo this progress by reducing investment, exports and aid just as they should be expanding to build on these successes.

Eritrea: New Micro-Dam Inaugurated in Halhal Sub-Zone

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[Shabait] Keren -- A newly constructed micro-dam in Rehei administrative area, Halhal sub-zone, was inaugurated on 2 February. The project was carried out in collaboration with the public, the Ministry of Agriculture, and members of the Defense Forces.

Kenya: Maina Njenga, Former Leader of the Outlawed Kenyan Group, Was Not Attacked By Angry Crowd in 2025. Ignore Old, Unrelated Photo

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[Africa Check] Maina Njenga, former leader of the outlawed Kenyan group, was not attacked by angry crowd in 2025. Ignore old, unrelated photo

South Africa: Defence Committees Call for Repatriation of Soldiers Killed in DRC

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[Parliament of South Africa] Parliament -- The joint meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence has implored the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to ensure that the remains of the SANDF members who died in the Eastern DRC will be repatriated.

Haiti: Arrival of the first deportees under the Trump administration

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The group arrived by plane at the Cap-Haitien airport on the north coast of Haiti, the only airport still open for traffic in the country.

Liberia: U.S. Aid Freeze Threatens 19,000 Kids' Meals, Vital Drugs, and Agriculture - Senators Urge Action

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The abrupt suspension of significant U.S. foreign aid under the "America First" policy has left rural Liberia bracing for an impending crisis, with thousands of vulnerable children and families at the forefront of its devastating impact. As part of a broader initiative led by the United States to review global assistance commitments, Liberia could face challenges, with key sectors like education, health, and agriculture standing on the precipice of collapse.

Uganda: Uganda Deploys 1,000 More Troops to Eastern Part of DRC

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kinshasa -- Uganda has sent 1,000 more troops to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Reuters reported, citing diplomatic sources.

Zimbabwe: Rapist 'Prophet' Preys On Female Congregant

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[New Zimbabwe] A SELF-styled prophet has been dragged before the Murehwa Magistrates' Court for allegedly raping a female congregant.

Zimbabwe: High Court Rules HIV No Longer Deadly, Convicts Seeking Lenient Sentences Should Stop Using It As 'Special Circumstance'

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[New Zimbabwe] The High Court has advised convicted criminals to stop raising HIV as a special circumstance during mitigation because the infection is no longer deadly due to advancements in its treatment.

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N80bn for Alau Dam Reconstruction

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[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has approved N80 billion to reconstruct and rehabilitate Alau Dam in Borno State.

Nigeria: Cancer Foundation Organises Medical Checks for 200 Indigent Persons

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[Leadership] The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation has organised free medical checks and consultations for over 200 indigent persons in Duste Alhaji, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.

Nigeria: Katsina Nurses Suspend Planned Strike

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[Leadership] The Katsina State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nursing and Midwifery (NANNM) has suspended its planned strike action in frontline local government areas following the state government's deployment of security personnel to healthcare facilities.

Nigeria: How Pastor Trafficked Children for Sale in Plateau

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[Leadership] Plateau State has recently been identified as a hotspot for girl child trafficking, particularly children between the ages of two and ten years.

'Visionary' South African businessman Douw Steyn dies

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The insurance magnate was a close friend of Nelson Mandela, who he housed after the statesman's divorce in 1992.

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