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African football body president defends decision to strip Senegal of AFCON title

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Patrice Motsepe said the different conclusions reached by CAF’s internal bodies reflects the independence of its judicial processes.

Iran: Mass funeral in Tehran for Larijani and other officials killed in strikes

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Hundreds of thousands gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on 18 March for the funeral procession of national security chief Ali Larijani, Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and dozens of sailors killed in recent strikes.

DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US

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The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.

South Sudan Faces Scrutiny Amid Corruption-Linked Arrests

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Since February 24, South Sudanese authorities have detained at least six current and former officials connected to the country’s oil and financial sectors.

Nigeria: Interview - Old Narratives Surrounding Polio Vaccines Still Haunt Eradication Initiatives in Sokoto - Official

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[Premium Times] The State Immunisation Officer (SIO), Bashar Garba, said, "A lot of people, especially in the metropolitan LGAs, Sokoto South, Sokoto North, Wamakko, are refusing oral polio vaccines."

Africa: Kessa Unveils Its 30 Laureates For The First Edition

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[InfoWire] KESSA - The Young Panafrican Storytellers Program, an initiative led by UM6P Story School in partnership with the French-African Foundation, announces the 30 laureates selected for the programme's first edition.

Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc

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A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.

Iran missile strike hits Tel Aviv area as deaths mount across region

Africanews  

Iranian missile fire damaged a Tel Aviv residential block and hit multiple sites nearby, as soaring violence across the region has killed over 2,000 people.

Nigeria's army chief visits Maiduguri following deadly suicide bombings

Africanews  

The military has blamed militant group Boko Haram for the attacks in which at least 23 people died and 108 were injured.

Zimbabwe: Lebo M Sues Comedian Learnmore Jonasi for U.S.$20 Million Over Viral 'Lion King' Joke

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[New Zimbabwe] Grammy Award-winning South African composer Lebo "Lebo M" Morake has filed a $20 million lawsuit against Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi.

South Africa: We Have No Water and No Toilets, Families Tell Human Rights Commission

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[GroundUp] Government offices are often closed due to lack of water in Centane

Zimbabwe: Fuel Prices Rise, but Supplies Safe As Govt Reassures Nation

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[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced new fuel prices for March, with authorities warning of rising cost pressures while assuring the public that supplies remain stable.

Nigeria: Tinubu's Full Speech At the State Banquet, Windsor Castel

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[Vanguard] Your Majesty, King Charles III,

Somalia: U.S. Carries Out Air Strike Against ISIS Fighters in Puntland

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[Shabelle] Bosaso -- The United States military said it carried out an air strike targeting Islamic State fighters in northeastern Somalia's Puntland region, in coordination with the federal government.

Somalia: U.S. Judge Halts Trump Move to End Deportation Protections for Somalis

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[Shabelle] Washington -- A US federal judge has issued an emergency order blocking a move by former president Donald Trump's administration to terminate temporary deportation protections for Somali nationals living in the United States.

Kenya: Workers Trapped As 22-Storey Building Partially Collapses in Westlands

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Emergency teams are racing against time to rescue workers trapped after a 22-storey building under construction partially collapsed in Westlands on Wednesday, the Kenya Red Cross said.

Kenya: Aviation Workers Give KCAA Seven-Day Strike Ultimatum

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), setting the stage for potential disruption of air transport operations beginning Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Liberia: Boakai Calls for Calm Amid Border Tensions With Guinea

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[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, March 18, 2026 -- Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Wednesday urged calm as his government works through diplomatic channels to ease tensions along the Liberia-Guinea border in Lofa County.

Madagascar's interim leadership strengthens cooperation with Russia

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Security cooperation with Moscow has already begun and other targeted sectors include agriculture and mining.

South Sudan: 100,000 Flee South Sudan Into Ethiopia, According to Unicef, Amid Violence

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[RFI] South Sudan's army forced an estimated 100,000 people to flee across the border into Ethiopia after ordering the evacuation of the opposition-held town of Akobo earlier this month, Unicef said Tuesday.

Congo-Brazzaville: Congo's Sasso Nguesso Re-Elected President in Tightly Controlled Vote

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[RFI] The Republic of Congo's President Denis Sassou N'Guesso has been re-elected with nearly 95 percent of the vote, according to provincial results, extending his nearly 42-year rule over the Central African oil-rich country.

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