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Beyond the hustle: Nigerian rock artist brings love to Lagos streets

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In the relentless hustle of Lagos, a city of over 20 million where love often gets lost in the daily grind, musician Bianca 'Clayrocksu' Okorocha is on a mission—taking romance off the stage and onto the streets with surprise serenades and single-stem roses.

SA: Cape Town gears for army deployment as police raid gang strongholds

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Western Cape police are preparing to receive South African National Defence Force members deployed to combat gang violence, following President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of military intervention in crime hotspots.

Meloni pledges deeper ties, tackling migration at 2nd Africa- Italy summit

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday for the second Italy-Africa Summit, the first held on African soil, reaffirming Rome's strategic pivot toward investment-led cooperation with the continent under its Mattei Plan.

Turkey: Unusual footage shows water buffaloes soaking in hot springs

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In eastern Bitlis, farmers lead water buffaloes and horses into 40-degree Budakli thermal springs to bathe, heal and keep milk quality high during sub-zero winter temperatures.

Brazil’s iconic carnival opens in Rio with Carmelitas street party

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Rio’s Carmelitas parade draws thousands to Santa Teresa, with samba, costumed revellers and a nod to a runaway nun legend.

Guinea-Bissau opposition leader faces military court over coup plot allegations

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Guinea-Bissau's main opposition leader, Domingos Simões Pereira, appeared before a military court on Friday facing allegations of involvement in multiple coup attempts, accusations his entourage has vehemently denied as politically motivated.

Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine's bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressed

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Bouquets of cash have been blooming in popularity in Kenya but recent warnings may slow the trend.

Nigeria: Matchmaking websites increasingly popular in Kano

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Matchmaking websites are in their hayday in Kano, a conservative hub in northern Nigeria. It's not uncommon for women in the predominantly Muslim city to marry at 18.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile convenes Water Task Team on intervention to stabilise Gauteng water supply

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Deputy President, Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Chairperson of the Water Task Team, today convened a meeting with Ministers and government officials to assess

Seminars for Members of the National Union of Eritrean Women

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Ms. Tekea Tesfamicael, President of the National Union of Eritrean Women, conducted seminars for members of the Union in the sub-zones of Keren, Asmat,

Love in the skies: Emirates SkyCargo connects Kenya’s exports to the world – on Valentine’s Day and beyond

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As Valentine’s Day approaches, Emirates SkyCargo continues to support Kenya’s export community by ensuring that time-sensitive shipments – from fresh-cut

Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Central Africa First Lady & 6 First Ladies of Africa at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary

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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck

Africa’s Growth Problem Isn’t Capital; It’s Leadership without Collaboration (By Ray Langa)

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By Ray Langa, Group Chief Executive of Leagas Delaney South Africa (www.LeagasDelaney.co.za) and Dark Arts Studio.

Love in the Skies: Emirates Connects African Travellers to the World’s Most Romantic Destinations

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This Valentine’s season, Emirates (www.Emirates.com) invites couples across Africa to let their love soar to new heights. Whether it’s wandering the

Why Africa’s Energy Supply Gap is its Defining Commercial Opportunity

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Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving

Congo Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Phase 2 Begins Exports as Hydrocarbons Minister Joins Paris Energy Forum

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The Republic of Congo marked a major milestone earlier this week with first exports from Phase 2 of its Congo LNG project – amplifying investor interest just

President Isaias Afwerki met and held talks with Saudi Deputy Minister

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President Isaias Afwerki met, in the late afternoon hours yesterday at Denden Guest House, Saudi delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs,

Emirates World travel retail footprint marks key expansion milestone with 10 stores following Abidjan opening

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Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is doubling down on its strategy to redefine travel retail, hitting a key expansion milestone with the opening of its 10th

Liberia: Supreme Court rules ex-minister Tweah not immune to prosecution

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Liberia's supreme court has reaffirmed that Tweah and several ex officials are not protected from prosecution under claims of national security council immunity.

Sudan war crimes saw 6,000 killed in three days, UN says

BBC News Africa  

Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed the atrocities in the city of el-Fasher, says a UN report.

Zimbabwe’s inventive Valentine’s: Cash bouquets and scrap metal hearts

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Romance in Zimbabwe is taking strikingly inventive forms, reflecting life in an economy where cash reigns supreme and sustainability gains new social value.

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