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The appeal trial of a prominent Tunisian lawyer jailed on anti-terror charges started on Thursday, after the judge rejected the defence's demand for his provisional release on health grounds.

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A cyclone packing violent winds has killed at least 35 people and caused devastation in Madagascar's second-largest city, the Indian Ocean island's disaster authority said Thursday, releasing an updated toll.

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Vladyslav Heraskevych was not allowed to compete Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to use a helmet other than the one that honors more than 20 of his country's athletes and coaches killed in the war with Russia

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[Daily Trust] Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit.

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[Daily Trust] A police officer has reportedly lost his life following an attack by suspected illegal miners at a mining site in Zuzungi Community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State.

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[Daily Trust] The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a total budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, with substantial allocations to election operations, technology and capital expenditure.

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[Daily Trust] Seplat Energy Plc, a joint venture partner of NNPC Ltd and a major supplier of gas into the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) pipeline network, has announced a scheduled routine maintenance of its gas production facilities from February 12 to 15, 2026.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the licence of a PSV driver captured on video driving along a pedestrian walkway at the All Soaps area near Thika Road.

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[Namibian] Former politician and Caprivi treason convict Geoffrey Mwilima has died at the age of 70.

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[Premium Times] Mr Egwuatu announced his withdrawal from the cases shortly after the assets forfeiture suit was called for mention on Thursday,

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[Liberian Observer] In a historic move linking Liberia's economic strength with its sporting ambitions, the Liberia Football Association (LFA) and the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) signed a landmark $250,000 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday to fund grassroots football and strengthen the national team, the Lone Star.

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[Scrolla] Kaizer Chiefs confirmed the 94,000 seat FNB Stadium is sold out for the 28 February Betway Premiership clash. Pirates lead the table with 35 points, Chiefs have 30 and Sundowns sit second on 32 points.

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[Liberian Observer] The President of the Liberia Bankers Association (LBA) and Chief Executive Officer of Bloom Bank Liberia, Olalekan Balogu, has urged the Liberian government and regulatory authorities to take decisive action on the country's persistent non-performing loans (NPLs), warning that unresolved bad debts are stifling credit expansion and limiting economic growth.

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The ongoing parliamentary debate on the 2026/27 Budget has highlighted a significant shift in Botswana's economic strategy, moving away from government-led spending toward a private-sector-led model designed to tackle youth unemployment and healthcare shortages.

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[GroundUp] Many families are still waiting for restitution

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[GroundUp] Bargaining council alleges that pay is below minimum wage and workers endure appalling conditions

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[Africa Check] Ahead of Ramaphosa's 2026 Sona: the facts on jobs, services and more

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A security scare occurred on Thursday when a man attempted to run towards President William Ruto during a public tour in Mandera County.

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[Daily Maverick] Water will take centre stage in the reforms President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce in his State of the Nation Address.

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Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is facing fresh criminal charges in the UK, after prosecutors added two further counts of rape linked to a new complainant.