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A constitutional court in the Central African Republic began examining on Wednesday a request to disqualify the head of state from the presidential election scheduled for next December.

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[263Chat] Former legislator and opposition activist Job Sikhala and his uncle Alexander Thema have been granted a R10 000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrates Court and will return to court on February 3 2026.

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[Afreximbank] Four years after its landmark report A Global Deal for Our Pandemic Age, the G20 High Level Independent Panel on Financing the Global Commons for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, recently reconvened by the South African G20 Presidency, has found that the world remains dangerously underprepared for future pandemics and must take urgent, coordinated action to accelerate financing for sustainable and equitable pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR).

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Tanzania's President Hassan nominates former Finance Minister Nchemba as country's next prime minister.

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Diop criticized those warnings as exaggerated and said Mali remains safe and open to foreigners. He added that relations with the U.S. are improving, with both countries engaged in dialogue on security and economic issues.

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Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls' as White House calls its release a Democratic smear

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It has urged people to exercise caution saying recruitment agencies are still actively working to lure more Kenyans into the conflict on false grounds.

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In a move set to reshape Southern Africa’s industrial landscape, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has struck a landmark US$1 billion investment deal with Zimbabwe.

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The recurring presence of former U.S. President Donald Trump in discussions about South Africa , and more recently Nigeria,  highlights enduring geopolitical tensions and competing visions of influence on the African continent.

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Russian recruitment networks are targeting Kenyans with fake job offers, authorities say.

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There has been widespread international criticism of the violent crackdown by security forces on the demonstrations.

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[Scrolla] Cyril Ramaphosa says in Cape Town the G20 summit will happen despite the United States and Argentina saying they are not attending. Donald Trump rejects the summit agenda as Argentina follows, while Ramaphosa warns their absence weakens talks on debt and climate.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Three Kenyans remain in police custody in Tanzania as diplomatic efforts continue to secure their release following post-election unrest after Tanzania's disputed October 29 General Election.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Government of Kenya is engaging in bilateral interventions with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to address growing concerns over undocumented Kenyan children born to migrant mothers.

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[Leadership] Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has assured that Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima, the naval officer who engaged in a heated exchange with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will not face any disciplinary action.

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[Ghanaian Times] At least six people have died, with scores injured, following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. The tragedy occurred when thousands of applicants surged forward as the stadium gates opened, causing injuries and fatalities.

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[GroundUp] Gender-affirming healthcare can be life-saving, but access is limited

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the National Executive, in accordance with section 91(3)(b) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

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Benjamin Bol Mel, who was appointed in February, was also stripped of his position as deputy leader of the ruling Sudan People's Liberation Movement party.

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[Ghanaian Times] At least six people have been reported dead, with scores injured, following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment exercise.

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[allAfrica] The saying ''Nothing Without Us is for Us'' is a powerful reminder that lasting solutions can only emerge when those most affected are included in shaping them. This call for inclusion resonates deeply as Africa prepares to participate in key global policy spaces such as the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), set for November 17-22, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland.