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[New Zimbabwe] GREGORY Meeks, the American government's House Committee Representative Responsible for Foreign Policy Legislation and Oversight, has warned that extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term could seriously harm Zimbabwe's democratisation foundation.

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[Liberian Observer] US Congressman and Chairman of the US Foreign Affairs Sub-committee on Africa is rallying support opposing attempts by the Liberian lawmakers to legalize abortion, especially at the time they are expected to debate the "Public Health Act amendment."

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[Nigeria Health Watch] As the rain heavily poured one afternoon in Kakau, patients huddled together in corners, clutching their children and belongings, while water dripped steadily through the ceiling onto medical records and benches. For a facility meant to heal, the primary healthcare in Kakau (PHC Kakau) has itself become a patient in dire need of urgent care.

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[The Herald] A Bulawayo-based Roman Catholic Priest who had been dragged to court for allegedly blocking Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) officers from arresting his relative, who is accused of defrauding Grain Marketing Board of close to US$100 000, has been found not guilty.

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi and Zambia have signed a landmark maize procurement agreement of 200,000 metric tonnes worth K387.7billion ($76 million).

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[MFWA] The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) extends its best wishes to the government and people of Côte d'Ivoire as they head to the polls on Saturday, October 25, 2025, to elect a new president. MFWA expresses hope that the process will strengthen the country's democracy, peace, and unity.

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[RFI] Abidjan -- Women have been highly visible in Côte d'Ivoire's election campaign. They turn up at rallies, organise events and even run for president. But they remain under-represented in national politics and many hope this vote will finally open the door to real change.

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The Nigerien fashion icon brings his message of unity and creativity to a city seeking healing through culture.

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Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was the widow of Ghana's longest-serving president, Jerry John Rawlings. She died at the age of 76.

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Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the Vatican on Thursday, joining Pope Leo XIV in prayer inside the Sistine Chapel in a landmark act of unity between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church.

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Pix of the Day: October 23, 2025

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[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- Donald Trump is bad news for Africa. He was tough on Africa in his first term, and after nine months, his second term is shaping up to be much worse.

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Moonshot 2025 closes in Lagos: Nigeria champions drive to increase intra-continental digital trade while Experts call for a unified African IP framework as creators lose billions; the AfCFTA protocol is seen as key to unlocking the continent’s $17 billion creative industry.

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The pop superstar was honored with the Icon Award at the Gala of the Stars, an annual event organized by Dancers Against Cancer celebrating excellence and resilience in the global dance community. The award was presented by screen legend Liza Minnelli.

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[263Chat] South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen has hailed Zimbabwe's decision to lift its ban on maize and grain imports describing it as a vital step towards regional food security and economic stability.

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[Premium Times] A wave of real estate development in the cities and urban centres of Africa's most populous nation, where the government requires $6.25 billion in yearly investment to narrow a housing shortfall, is fuelling demand for building materials, particularly cement.

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A recent visit by humanitarian officials from UNICEF to Sudan reiterated the depth of the country's humanitarian crisis, as the brutal war flares on.

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Powerful winds swept across parts of New Zealand for the second time in a week on Thursday, disrupting flights, forcing school closures, and causing widespread transport delays.

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She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Vietnamese President Luong Cuong on Thursday as he started a two day visit to Hanoi to boost ties with the Southeast Asian nation.

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Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.