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South Africa: Phillipi East Massacre Suspect in Court - South African News Briefs - February 23, 2026

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Uganda: Govt Issues Weather Advisory to Help Farmers Navigate Seasonal Changes

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[Nile Post] Farmers across Uganda are leveraging a timely weather update from the Ministry of Water and Environment to plan agricultural activities as the country transitions from the dry season to the first rains.

Nigeria: NDLEA Smashes Drug Syndicate, Arrests Real Estate CEO, Grandma, Ivorian Mule

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[Daily Trust] Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered shocking drug trafficking schemes involving a woman who faked pregnancy to smuggle opioids and an Ivorian national who swallowed dozens of cocaine wraps, as the agency intensified coordinated raids across multiple states.

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Hails Ethiopia's Two-Winged Elite Forces As Symbol of Purpose, Discipline

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has described Ethiopia's two-winged special airborne forces, recognized by their distinctive red bonnets as embodying "purpose in one wing and discipline in the other."

Namibia: Namibians Remember Jesse Jackson's Visit to Namibia

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[Namibian] "Mandela is out of jail and Sam Nujoma is in office."

South Africa: Mugabe Family Denies Speaking to Media

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[Scrolla] The family of Bellarmine Mugabe has denied claims that it issued public statements following his arrest.

Somalia: Puntland Leader Deni Holds Talks in Mogadishu to Ease Federal-Regional Tensions

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Puntland's regional president, Said Abdullahi Deni, held consultative talks with members of the public, including traditional elders and residents of the Banaadir region, as part of efforts to ease ongoing political tensions in Somalia.

Nigeria: Special Report - How Gas Flaring Turns Akwa Ibom's Oil Communities Into a Furnace

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[Premium Times] In three Akwa Ibom oil communities, families now live within metres of blazing gas flares that have turned night into daylight, poisoned air and water, and exposed the widening gap between Nigeria's oil wealth and the lives sacrificed for it.

Somalia: Somali President Chairs Talks With Future Council Amid Dispute Over Elections

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Talks between Somalia's federal government and the opposition-aligned Somali Future Council opened at the presidential palace, Villa Somalia, on Sunday, chaired by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

Rwanda: Inside Kayonza's Irrigation Bid to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts

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[New Times] For three consecutive years, Kayonza has been among the districts with the lowest amount of rainfall, according to Rwanda Metrology Agency. And this has forced farmers to live at the mercy of a sky that refuses to break.

Namibia: Namibia Bars Foreign Nationals From Top Bank Jobs As Shafudah Pushes 70% Local Leadership

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[Namibian] The government has introduced regulations barring foreign nationals from top banking roles, including boards and chief executive officer (CEO) posts, to prioritise Namibians for senior positions in the sector.

South Africa: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine Signals a Turning Point for SA Agriculture

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has described the arrival of the first batch of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines as a victory for the country's agricultural sector and a major step towards reopening global red meat markets.

Zimbabwe: High Court Acquits Self-Proclaimed 'King Munhumutapa' for 'Undermining' Mnangagwa

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[New Zimbabwe] A HARARE man, who styled himself as a traditional monarch of Zimbabwe, has been cleared by the High Court after spending nearly three months in jail following his conviction last November for undermining the authority of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Somalia: Somali Commandos Seize Key Areas From Al-Shabaab in Central Region

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali elite commandos have captured several areas from Al-Shabaab militants during a planned military operation in central Somalia, military officials said on Sunday.

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Exhorts Youths to Shun Drugs and Substance Misuse, Uphold Discipline

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[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appealed to young people to remain disciplined and frown upon drugs and substance misuse, a scourge threatening the youth demographic.

South Africa: R5 Billion Wasted - Municipalities Must Ring-Fence Water Funds As Gauteng Crisis Worsens

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[DA] The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on municipal councils across Gauteng, and every water-stressed municipality in South Africa, to urgently adopt council resolutions to ring-fence water and sanitation revenue, following revelations that about R5 billion a year is being lost in Gauteng metros while infrastructure upgrades stall and taps run dry.

Kenya: President Ruto Announces Thika Expressway Construction to Begin in September

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced that construction of the long-awaited Thika Expressway will begin in September 2026, in a move aimed at tackling chronic congestion along the busy corridor.

Kenya: President Ruto Intervenes in Kiambu UDA Infighting, Urges Leaders to Focus On Development

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has stepped into simmering wrangles among elected leaders in Kiambu County, warning that infighting within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) risks undermining service delivery and weakening the coalition's grip on its political stronghold.

Kenya: Kenya Airways Cancels New York Flights Over U.S. Blizzard

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways has cancelled its Nairobi-New York and New York-Nairobi flights following severe winter weather that has disrupted operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Kenya: Jesus Compassion Ministry U.S. Pastor Resigns Over Ruto Invitation

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A simmering row over the intersection of faith and politics has emerged within Jesus Compassion Ministry (JCM) after the head of its United States branch resigned in protest over the church's decision to host President William Ruto during its anniversary celebrations.

Kenya: Nairobi Moves to Tighten Alcohol Laws in Major Overhaul to Protect Families

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi County has unveiled plans to tighten control of the alcohol sector through a sweeping legislative overhaul aimed at protecting families, improving public health, and restoring order in the industry.

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