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Nigeria: Govt Begins Ogoni Power Project Victims' Compensation

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[This Day] The federal government has commenced the process of compensating Ogoni citizens whose landed property, farms or livelihoods were affected in the right of way by the ongoing construction of the power project in the area.

Nigeria: Opacity in Execution Led to Failure of FG's Food Import Duty Suspension Initiative - U.S. Report

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[This Day] The United States has stated that lack of transparency in Nigeria's implementation of the temporary suspension of import duty on certain agricultural products, to curb the acceleration of the country's inflation, led to the limited impact of the policy.

Nigeria: Govt Wades Into Dangote, PENGASSAN Dispute As Union Begins Strike Action

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[This Day] The federal government yesterday waded into the face-off between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), which, other things being equal, was expected to commence an industrial action in the early hours of this morning.

Nigeria: Govt Rubbishes International Claims of Religious Genocide in Nigeria

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[This Day] The federal government has strongly rebutted recent allegations stemming from international platforms and online influencers that terrorists operating in Nigeria were engaged in a systematic ethno-religious genocide against Christians.

Nigeria: Govt, Others Counter Claims of Christians' Persecution in Nigeria

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[Daily Trust] The federal government has refuted the allegations by some international platforms suggesting that terrorists operating in Nigeria are engaged in a systematic genocide against Christians, saying the claims are false, baseless, despicable and divisive.

South Africa: In It for the Ride - Horses Offer Disabled Children a New View of the World

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[GroundUp] SARDA has been bringing together children and horses for more than 50 years

Nigeria: Where Is Tinubu On the Lake Chad Recharging Agenda?

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[Daily Trust] Lake Chad, once a vital freshwater source for more than 30 million people across Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, has been disappearing before our eyes. From a vast 25,000 square kilometers in the 1960s, the lake has shrunk to less than 1,500 square kilometers today, a loss of over 90 per cent. This decline has turned a once-thriving ecosystem into a humanitarian and security crisis zone.

Nigeria: On 600 Stagnated Corruption Cases At CCT

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[Daily Trust] The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), conceived in 1979 and codified in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is meant to play a pivotal role in battling corruption and in enforcing ethical standards among public servants. Notable among the cases the CCT handles are asset declaration, to detect unexplained wealth and discourage officials from using public office for personal enrichment. It is also empowered to effectively compare pre- and post-tenure asset declarations, to make it easier

Sudan: Prime Minister Discusses Food Blockade Crisis in El-Fashir With Former WFP Executive Director and Current 'Foodbo' Director David Beasley

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[SNA] New York, Sept. 28, 2025 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris held an important meeting in New York with Mr. David Beasley, former Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) and current Director of the "Foodbo" organization, under whose leadership the WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Nigeria: North-Central Group Demands 2027 Presidency, Warns Parties Against Neglect

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[Daily Trust] The agitation for Nigeria's top leadership seat intensified over the weekend as the North-Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM) demanded that the presidency be ceded to the zone in 2027, warning that any political party that ignores the call will pay at the polls.

Zimbabwe: Hwange Colliery Invests U.S.$600m in Underground Mine

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[The Herald] Hwange Colliery Company Limited has invested about US$60 million into its underground coal mining project, which is expected to drive the company's turnaround strategy.

Zimbabwe: Let's Support the Vulnerable - VP Chiwenga

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[The Herald] Hwedza -- VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has rallied society to be compassionate and always remember the vulnerable, including those living with disabilities.

Zimbabwe: No Rates Hike for Bulawayo in 2026 - Water, Sanitation Take Largest Chunk of Proposed Standstill Budget

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[The Herald] The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has proposed a standstill budget for the 2026 financial year, assuring residents that there will be no increase in rates and rentals.

Kenya: Kenyan Scientist Behind Controversial Pearl Omega HIV Drug Passes On

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Renowned HIV/AIDS researcher Arthur Obel, a pioneer in Kenya's early fight against the virus, has died.

Gabon awaits results of first legislative and local elections since 2023 coup

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Polls closed on Saturday evening, with vote counting starting immediately after.

Africa: 'We Don't Believe in Giving Up' Deputy UN Chief Tells New York Festival Crowd

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[UN News] Deputy UN Secretary-General Amina Mohammed thanked the crowd at New York's Global Citizen Festival on Saturday for using their voice for justice and "refusing to give up on a better world."

Africa: G20 in a Changing World - Is It Still Useful? Four Scholars Weigh in

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[The Conversation Africa] US president Donald Trump's address to the annual gathering of the United Nations general assembly in late September 2025 set a new low in international relations. Trump delivered a broadside attack on multilateralism - the effort to solve the world's problems through collective endeavour - as well as issues that have found common cause among rich and poor countries alike, such as climate change.

Sudan: 'Fostering Independent Media a Top Priority for Sudan's Future'

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[Dabanga] Amsterdam -- Two and a half years of unrelenting war in Sudan has caused massive devastation, affecting all aspects of life in Sudan, including the media sector. Facilities and equipment have been destroyed, two-thirds of Sudanese journalists have fled the country, all press and media institutions operating inside the country have ceased operations, at a time when the Sudanese people have more need for vital information than ever.

Sudan: Sudan PM Demands UN Action From 'Existential Dangers'

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[Dabanga] New York -- Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil El Tayeb Idris addressed the 80th session of the UN General Assembly yesterday to warn that his country faces "existential dangers" from war, genocide, and foreign mercenaries. "Sudan has bled," he declared. "Our villages and cities have fallen silent under the shadow of unprecedented war, unprecedented invasion," while accusing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of mass displacement, plunder, and demographic engineering.

Nigeria: African Creators train young creators with digital skills

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The African Creators Conference 2025 brought together visionary thinkers, entrepreneurs, artists and innovators from diverse fields.

Army sent to battle fire in Namibia tourist hotspot

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Etosha National Park is home to endangered black rhinos and more than 100 diverse mammal species.