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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Dr Sidi Ould Tah, President of the Bank Group, will lead a high-level delegation to Addis Ababa for the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Observed annually on 11 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a chance to pause and look at what is already making a difference and how much remains to be done in closing the gender gap in science education.

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Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and France have strengthened their strategic development partnership with the signing of historic agreements that advance Ethiopia's macroeconomic reform agenda and economic recovery efforts.

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[Scrolla] Pretoria could receive about 5mm of rain on Saturday with a 60% chance of showers and temperatures between 19°C and 31°C. Johannesburg may see 10mm of rain on Saturday and more showers Sunday with temperatures dropping to 16°C.

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Ghanaians celebrated the country's traditional colourful woven clothing, known as fugu, smock or batakari, after the government declared a weekly "Fugu Day" on Wednesdays.

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[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa, Feb 12 (Horn Diplomat) -- African heads of state and government continued to arrive in Ethiopia's capital on Thursday ahead of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU), set to formally open later this week.

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In a communique on Thursday, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) said it strongly rejected the unilateral recognition of the "so-called Republic of Somaliland" by Israel, and called for 'its immediate revocation'

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The acting head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived on Thursday in Goma, which is under the control of the M23 armed group. The mission described the arrival as ‘an important milestone'.

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Africa’s markets are expanding, its trade relationships are evolving, and global competition for long-term economic partnership is intensifying. As

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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.