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Kenya: DPP Appeals Acquittal of Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has filed a Notice of Appeal challenging a High Court ruling that acquitted Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in a case involving alleged unlawful acquisition of public funds and conflict of interest.

South Africa: Lack of Border Fences Between SA and Zim Compounding Foot & Mouth Spread - Steenhuisen

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[New Zimbabwe] Lack of a border fence between South Africa and Zimbabwe and broken redline fences are compounding the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD), in Limpopo, SA Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has said.

Zimbabwe: Citizens 'Pressured to Support' Constitutional Amendment Bill

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[New Zimbabwe] Local human rights watchdog Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) says growing intimidation and violence are undermining public debate around the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3.

Rwanda: Doja Cat in Kigali - What to Know Ahead of Move Afrika Concert

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[New Times] All roads lead to BK Arena this Tuesday, March 17, as Kigali hosts the third edition of Move Afrika, the touring concert series led by Global Citizen.

Blackout plunges cuba into darkness and exposes fragile power grid

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Cuba suffers a nationwide blackout, exposing the fragility of its power grid as millions endure heat, shortages and long waits for electricity.

Pope Leo XIV to deliver prayers and calls for peace on landmark Africa tour

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The head of the Catholic Church will travel to four countries — Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea — delivering seven masses and 11 speeches during the multi-day trip

'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan

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Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

New Lassa fever infections fall but case fatality rate jumps as Nigeria continues to battle outbreak

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As Nigeria continues to battle an outbreak of Lassa fever, the number of new infections dropped to 65 in the last week of February, the country’s Centre for Disease Control said on Monday, down from 77 the week before.

Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Secretary General Joins Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 as Investors Eye Africa’s Gas Opportunity

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The Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris gains strategic weight with the scheduled participation of Dr. Philip Mshelbila, the newly appointed

Nominations Officially Open for African Energy Awards 2026 – Celebrating Leadership, Innovation and Excellence

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Nominations for the African Energy Awards are officially open, with entries open until May 30. Taking place during the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW):

Wingu Africa appoints Prasad Acharya as Director of Sales for Tanzania

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Wingu Africa (www.Wingu.Africa), East Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data centre operator, has appointed Prasad Acharya as Director of Sales for Tanzania.

AfrexInsure Appoints Lesley Ndlovu as New Chief Executive Officer

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AfrexInsure, the wholly-owned Specialty Insurance Subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced the appointment

Nigus and Elmirate announce $200m initiative to support Africa’s security sector

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Nigus International Investment Limited (www.Nigusng.com) and Elmirate Investment LLC (www.Elmirate.ae) (Elmirate Capital) have signed a strategic memorandum

Benin Presidential Election 2026: AFRICA24 Group Provides Comprehensive Coverage

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The presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, will once again position the Republic of Benin as a democratic showcase for Africa. Read more African

After a Decade of Suffering Under a Growing Tumor, Hope and Healing Begins in an Instant

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For nearly ten years, Theogette, a mother of three from rural Madagascar, lived with a painful facial tumor. That tumor grew larger and more noticeable every

Starsight Energy Africa Group (“Starsight”) partners with British International Investment (“BII”) to advance clean energy growth in West Africa through US$15 million mezzanine funding

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Starsight Energy Africa Group (https://StarsightEnergy.com), a leading provider of clean energy solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers

Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026 Announces Award Recipients: Vimbai Masiyiwa and Colin Bell to Be Honoured in Nairobi

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FHS Africa (www.FutureHospitality.com/Africa), organised by The Bench, is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the prestigious FHS Africa Awards. Read

Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Positions Africa as Rapid, Cost‑Effective Solution to Europe’s Gas Crunch

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Europe is facing renewed gas supply pressure. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing EU efforts to reduce reliance on Russian gas have exposed

Corruption-Linked Arrests in South Sudan Raise Questions

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In a wave of arrests that began on February 24, South Sudanese authorities have detained at least six current and former officials linked to the country’s oil

Voter turnout down in Congo-Brazzaville as president set to extend rule

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Voters in Congo-Brazzaville went to the polls on Sunday in an election expected to extend the rule of President Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off

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Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

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