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Chad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreading

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A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Key DRC-Burundi border reopens after two-month closure

Africanews  

A vital border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi reopened Monday, more than two months after it was shut during an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern DRC, sources on both sides confirmed.

Visitors take in snowy NYC ahead of traffic closure

Africanews  

A major blizzard sweeps the US Northeast, closing schools, cancelling flights and shutting nonessential traffic in New York as millions shelter indoors.

US hosts new Western Sahara talks amid deep divergences

Africanews  

The United States convened a fresh round of Western Sahara negotiations in Washington on Monday, bringing together Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Polisario Front in a high-stakes diplomatic push to resolve the five-decade-old conflict.

Tour du Rwanda hit by tragedy as two spectators killed in road accident on first day

Africanews  

The 18th edition of the Tour du Rwanda kicked off in Rukomo on Sunday with 84 cyclists taking on the first stage. But the day was marred by tragedy. Two spectators were killed and six injured when a vehicle lost control in rainy conditions near the town of Gabiro.

Robert Mugabe's son charged with attempted murder in South Africa

BBC News Africa  

Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Ramadan in ruins for Morocco's flood victims

Africanews  

For Ahmed El Habachi, Ramadan has always meant family gatherings and joyous feasts after sunset. This year, the 37-year-old plasterer breaks his fast on a mat inside a tent, surrounded by flood debris instead of loved ones.

‘Making Space’ For More Art Appreciation: Nando’s Creative Exchange Moves To Ava Gallery

AfricaDotcom  

The AVA Gallery is located at 35 Church Street in Cape Town. For more information visit: ava.co.za

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Opens Fellowship Applications For SA’s Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs

AfricaDotcom  

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is inviting high-performing Grade 12 learners with a passion  for entrepreneurship to apply for its

Mexico braces for wave of violence after army kills cartel leader 'El Mencho'

Africanews  

Burned out cars blocked roads across 20 Mexican states on Sunday as drug cartels reacted to the death of drug lord Nemesis Rubén Oseguera Cervantes.

Verona protesters say Italy’s winter Olympics waste public money

Africanews  

Activists in Verona marched on Sunday before the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony, questioning billions spent on venues and doubting claims of renewable power and long-term benefits.

Ramadan celebrations in Libya tempered by soaring prices and shortage of fuel

Africanews  

Fifteen years after the fall of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi, Libyans have little to celebrate this Ramadan as the country faces fuel shortages and soaring prices.

Deadly Russian strikes pound Kyiv suburb and energy sites across Ukraine

Africanews  

Russia launched massive overnight strikes on Ukraine Saturday, hitting a Kyiv suburb, killing one and injuring at least a dozen including children as Zelenskyy condemned Moscow’s attacks.

Ukraine probes deadly Lviv blasts that killed police officer

Africanews  

Ukraine probes twin blasts in Lviv that killed a young policewoman and injured dozens, as Zelenskyy reports arrests and Russia is suspected.

Why Transaction-Led Financial Inclusion Is No Longer Enough In Africa

AfricaDotcom  

By Christine Wu, Interim Co-Chief Executive of Personal and Private Banking (PPB) at Absa Group

Fighting resumes in eastern DRC in violation of ceasefire deal

Africanews  

Fighting between the Congolese army and the paramilitary AFC-M23 has resumed in eastern DRC, despite the ceasefire proposed last week by Angolan President João Lourenço.

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."

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