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Somalia: The Speaker of the Lower House Sheikh Adam Madobe Arrives in Baidoa, South West State

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[Radio Dalsan] The Speaker of the House of the People of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), and his delegation has arrived in Baidoa, the temporary capital of the South West State of Somalia.

Somalia: Prime Minister Barre Witnesses the Hand Over Ceremony of New Immigration Boss in Mogadishu

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[Radio Dalsan] The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, on Wednesday attended a ceremony where the Director General of the Somali Immigration and Nationality Agency, Mustafa Sheikh Ali Dhuhulow, is taking office.

Nigeria: State Government Extends Maternity Leave To Six Months

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[Vanguard] In a move to enhance infant health and well-being, the Cross River State government has announced an extension of maternity leave for all nursing mothers in the state's civil and public service from three to six months.

Liberia's parliament building catches fire as protests enter a second day

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Emergency services in Liberia were tackling a fire in the parliament building on Wednesday which broke out as opposition protests spilled into a second day.

Norway Provides NOK 50 Million To Strengthen Africa’s Climate Resilience Through ARC Ltd.’s SACPIP-Africa Initiative

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Africa’s economic and social fabric is disproportionately affected by climate change. Over 95% of Africa's food production depends on rainfed agriculture,

The Pan African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) and African Development Bank Strengthen Partnership to Support Small-Scale Farmers

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The Pan African Farmers' Organization (PAFO) and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) are strengthening their collaboration to enhance support for

Pirates demand $10M ransom for Chinese vessel, 18 hostages

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Pirates demand $10 million in ransom after hijacking Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 captives

Move Afrika Touring Circuit Expands From East To West Africa As Rwanda And Nigeria Named Hosts Of 2025 Concerts

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Egot-Winning, Critically Acclaimed, Multiplatinum Artist And Producer John Legend To Headline Events

Tens of thousands without water in Mayotte as curfew brought in

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Rescuers race to find missing people and survivors in the French territory devastated by Cyclone Chido.

African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa Invests $10 Million to Supercharge Climate Tech Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa

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The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has announced a $10 million investment from its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) into the Persistent

International Migrants Day: Almost half of Africans have considered emigrating, Afrobarometer survey shows

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Almost half of Africans have considered emigrating, a significant increase compared to the proportion recorded in 2016/2018, new Afrobarometer

Nigeria: Tinubu Presents N47.96trn 2025 Budget

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[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has arrived the National Assembly for the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill before the joint session of the National Assembly.

Nigeria: 'You're All Re-Elected,' Tinubu Tells Lawmakers

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[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday told lawmakers they were "all re-elected" during his presentation of the 2025 budget at the National Assembly, after mistakenly referring to the 10th Senate as the 11th.

Nigeria: Kano Govt Gives Property Owners 44 Days to Renew Cofo

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[Daily Trust] The Kano State Government has given all landed property owners in the state 44 days to renew their Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) or risk revocation.

Dr. Khalid Khalafalla Named as Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit’s (ICIEC) New Chief Executive Officer

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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer and member

At least 25 killed, dozens missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in Congo

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“There was overloading at roof level and, as far as the lifeless human bodies are concerned, at least 25 have been recovered so far,"

An estimated 2.7 million women of reproductive age displaced in Sudan

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An estimated 2.7 million women of reproductive age are displaced in Sudan according to data from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), including more than 272,000 pregnant women of whom around 91,000 will give birth in the next three months.

Liberia: Fire Engulfs Legislative Building Amid Leadership Dispute

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[FrontPageAfrica] Capitol Hill -- Chaos erupted Wednesday morning as fire engulfed the Capitol Building, the seat of Liberia's Legislature. The blaze primarily affected the annex hosting the rotunda, joint chamber, and other offices, forcing staffers to evacuate as firefighters and police worked desperately to contain the flames.

Pharrell Williams named UNESCO goodwill ambassador

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The role of goodwill ambassador for the Paris-based U.N. cultural agency involves promoting its initiatives that include protecting Indigenous cultures, advancing education and health care for women, raising awareness about genocide prevention and safeguarding cultural heritage

Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Elected As Ghana’s First Female Vice President

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By Noël James and Uma Fox

Deadly violence in Nigeria linked to breakup of United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies

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The news service said the reported violence on Sunday stemmed from a schism in the worldwide United Methodist Church over its decision to repeal LGBTQ bans — and the ensuing formation of the new Global Methodist Church by breakaway conservative churches.