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Africa: FIFA Marks 100 Days to 2026 World Cup

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[Ghanaian Times] FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, marked a 100 days to the kicks off of the World Cup 2026, with a strong message of unity, size, and historical value yesterday.

India: Holi brings colour and crowds nationwide

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India celebrated Holi this week, as millions gathered to mark the Hindu spring festival of colours.

Liberia: Land Commissioner Warns Lawmakers of Escalating National Crisis Over Boundary, Ownership Disputes

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A senior official of the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has warned lawmakers that unresolved land disputes across the country could spiral into widespread conflict if urgent action is not taken.

Liberia: Former President Sirleaf To Address Lawmakers

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[New Dawn] Mrs. Sirleaf to Address House in Historic Plenary Appearance Thursday

UK will no longer issue study visas to nationals from Cameroon, Sudan, Myanmar and Afghanistan

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The British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.

Somalia: Jubaland Rejects Somalia Constitutional Amendments Amid Rising Federal Tensions

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's semi-autonomous Jubaland has rejected ongoing efforts to amend the country's provisional constitution, warning it will not recognize changes made without broad national consensus.

Somalia: Somali Police Raid Mogadishu Hotel, Arrest Puntland Presidential Adviser

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali security forces raided a hotel in the capital overnight, wounding two federal lawmakers and arresting a senior adviser to the Puntland president, amid escalating political tensions between Mogadishu and the semi-autonomous region.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Kenya Agree to Launch Joint Military Operations to Secure Border Corridor, Lapsset

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to strengthen security coordination along the Moyale-Marsabit-Turkana corridor, endorsing structured joint military operations aimed at addressing cross-border threats and safeguarding key infrastructure linking the two countries.

Africa: Climate Cooperation Is the Antidote to Global Disorder, Says Simon Stiell

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[allAfrica] Even amid economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions, investment in clean energy continues to grow, underscoring the accelerating pace of the global energy transition. In this interview, Simon Stiell , Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change , explains why climate cooperation remains essential in a fragmented world and highlights the opportunities for African countries as the continent prepares to host COP32 United Nations Climate Change Conference in

South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies

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Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

Tanzania: Tanzania Rebuts International Claims On Poll Violence

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[Daily News] Geneva -- TANZANIA has denounced what it described as biased statements from several international partners and human rights organisations regarding violence linked to the October General Election, arguing that their interventions contain serious omissions of key facts.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Extends Condolences on the Passing of Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick Lekota

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[Govt of SA] President Cyril Ramaphosa learnt with profound sadness of the passing of Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick Lekota, former Premier of the Free State, Minister of Defence, and co-founder of the Congress of the People. Mr Lekota passed away at the age of 77 earlier today, Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

Abiy Ahmed insists Ethiopia will not go to war over sea access

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Abiy’s remarks come amid growing concern over his vision of restoring Ethiopia’s sovereign access to the Red Sea — particularly through the Eritrean port of Assab.

Uganda: High Court Declines to Lift Corporate Veil in Shs 49,000,000 Shipping Dispute

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[Nile Post] The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application seeking to hold company directors personally liable for a debt of USD 13,000 (approximately Shs 49,000,000), ruling that there was no sufficient evidence to justify lifting the company's corporate veil.

Tanzania: PM Receives 305 Complaints At Mbulu Public Rally

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[Daily News] Manyara -- PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba received 305 complaints and proposals from residents of Mbulu District, Manyara Region during a public rally that marked the conclusion of his three-day working tour in the region.

Africa: Johannesburg's Dry Taps Threaten to Unravel Africa's Most Ambitious Water Plans

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[Daily Maverick] The effects of Africa's richest city running dry would be disastrous for its residents, the country's economy and the continent.

Qatar shuts down two energy facilities after being damaged in Iranian strikes

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It halted production of liquefied natural gas on Monday sending prices skyrocketing and has also paused production of downstream natural gas products.

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Calls for Breaking 'Circle of Animosity,' Stresses Dialogue Over Conflict

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has stressed the urgent need to break what he described as a "circle of animosity", particularly in Northern Ethiopia, reaffirming that lasting peace can only be secured through dialogue and compromise.

France to deploy aircraft carrier to Mediterranean to protect shipping

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As energy prices soar following the United States and Israel’s war on Iran, the French president said it will help secure maritime routes.

South Africa: Tributes Pour in For Former COPE Leader Mosiuoa Lekota

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[allAfrica] Congress of the People (COPE) founder Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 77 .

Spain: From AI assistants to humanoid robots, 5G dominates MWC Barcelona

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Spain’s MWC in Barcelona showcases real-world AI and 5G, from humanoid robots to connected ambulances.

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