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[Nile Post] The question was simple: who will replace Nathan Nandala Mafabi as legislator for Budadiri West in the August House?

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Coalition of Women's Organisations and Gender Equality Advocates - Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to active participation in the upcoming General Election, urging citizens, especially women, youth and persons with disabilities to exercise their constitutional right to vote.

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[Agenzia Fides] Abidjan -- More than 8.7 million voters in Ivory Coast are called to vote tomorrow, October 25, to elect a new president. A total of five candidates are running. Controversy has arisen over the exclusion of former President Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam (see Fides, 4/10/2025), as well as the fourth candidacy of outgoing President Alassane Ouattara. The other four candidates are Jean-Louis Billon, former Minister of Trade, who is running as the candidate of a coalition of opposition parties, the Democratic

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[Daily News] Pemba -- CCM'S Zanzibar presidential candidate, Dr Hussein Mwinyi, concluded his campaign in Pemba Island yesterday at Micheweni grounds in North Pemba, pledging to deliver progressive and inclusive development across the Isles.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan lenders paid Sh38.5 in taxes for every Sh100 profit earned in 2024, new industry data shows.

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Can Ghana’s new claim over Kente change the way fashion brands use African designs?

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Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

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[Africa-US Forum] Johannesburg -- One cannot discuss the positioning of Africa without analysing the role of South Africa as the only African country with a longstanding membership in the G20. Recently, joined by the African Union (AU), which is Africa's continental body, the continent's position should now be strengthened, as it has two representatives.

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Leading the movement is Omar “Chimère” Diaw, a Senegalese-born graffiti artist who has helped turn Conakry’s gray concrete walls into vibrant expressions of identity

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Amnesty International said in a statement this week that repression in Tanzania has "intensified" with civilian abuses ranging from arbitrary arrests to enforced disappearances and even extrajudicial killings.

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The legendary 33-year-old player has been way below his record-breaking performance of last season.

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[Nile Post] Thousands of jubilant supporters thronged Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City on Wednesday to welcome the NRM presidential candidate, President Museveni,as he addressed the people of Gulu and the wider Acholi sub-region.

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Nigeria's military killed more than 50 Boko Haram militants in response to drone attacks on military bases in the country's northeast, the army said Thursday.

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[Africa Check] No, Kenyan polling firm Tifa hasn't released poll showing MP Didmus Barasa leading in Bungoma gubernatorial race

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[Africa Check] No, Uganda Police Force not recruiting polling constables for 2026 election

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[Africa Check] No, Tanzanian government did not order officials to identify religious leaders opposing president Hassan

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[Africa Check] Old video used to claim Kenya's ex-deputy president Rigathi Gachagua visited the late Raila Odinga's family

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[Vanguard] Industry stakeholders have emphasized the need for strategic planning and informed investment decisions in Nigeria's hospitality sector as experts gathered for the Hospitality Enterprise Network (HEN) 2025 Conference in Lagos.

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[Vanguard] The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says former President Goodluck Jonathan has not informed him of any plan to contest the 2027 presidential election.

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The expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is a "great boost" to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.

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The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.