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Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reverts to English

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Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reports Suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Outbreak

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[WHO-AFRO] Addis Ababa -- Health authorities in Ethiopia are carrying out further investigations and ramping up response after suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever were reported in the country's South Ethiopia Region. In support, the World Health Organization (WHO) is deploying an initial team of responders and delivering medical supplies to assist in the ongoing efforts to determine the cause of infection and halt further transmission.

South Africa's finance minister slams Trump's genocide claims ahead of G20

Africanews  

Godongwana accused Washington of spreading fear and misinformation, while praising Afrikaner groups who publicly rejected Trump’s remarks as unpatriotic propaganda.

Ramaphosa criticizes Trump’s G20 boycott over land and genocide claims

Africanews  

South African leaders across the political spectrum have condemned the U.S. decision to boycott the upcoming G20 summit, with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling the move a "loss" for Washington and opposition figures decrying the baseless claims about the country that prompted the snub.

Nigeria scraps planned 15% import duty on petrol and diesel

Africanews  

Nigeria Scraps Planned 15% Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel

Jailed Tunisian opposition leader Jawhar Ben Mbarek assaulted in prison, family says

Africanews  

The family and lawyers of jailed Tunisian opposition leader Jawhar Ben Mbarek accused prison authorities on Wednesday of brutally assaulting him to try to force an end to his two-week-old hunger strike.

Court weighs bid to disqualify CAR president Touadéra from election

Africanews  

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.

Zimbabwe: Job Sikhala Granted Bail

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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.

Africa: High Level Independent Panel Calls for Urgent Action From G20 and Other Nations to Close the Global Pandemic Financing Gap

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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).

Tanzania's President Hassan nominates former Finance Minister Nchemba as next PM

Africanews  

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

Mali’s foreign minister dismisses fears of jihadist takeover

Africanews  

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.

Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls'

Africanews  

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

Kenya says former soldiers among citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Africanews  

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

Dangote signs deal with Zimbabwe to build 2,000km-long pipeline from Namibia

Africanews  

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.

Africa hosts G20 for the first time: what the summit means for global influence

Africanews  

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.

Over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine - minister

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

Cameroon updates deaths in post-election protests to 16

Africanews  

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

South Africa: Ramaphosa Says G20 Will Go Ahead Without U.S. and Argentina

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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.

Kenya: 3 Kenyans Remain Custody Following Tanzania Post-Election Unrest

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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.

Kenya: Govt Promises to Fix Crisis of Undocumented Kenyan Children in Saudi Arabia

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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.

Nigeria: No Sanctions for Naval Officer in Face-Off With FCT Minister, Says Matawalle

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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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