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Africa: Africa's Power Grabs Are Rising - the AU's Mixed Response Is Making Things Worse

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[The Conversation Africa] Hardly a month goes by without news of another unconstitutional change of government on the African continent.

Mozambique: surge in violence displaces more than 100,000 people

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The past two weeks have seen a sudden increase in violent attacks from insurgent groups in Mozambique. This has led more than 100,000 people to flee, most of them being children.

SA withdraws Palestinian visa privileges over charter flight row

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South African authorities have withdrawn a 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians, saying the recent arrival of a charter flight with 153 people onboard was part of a campaign of “forced migration.”

All you need to know about Afcon 2025

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BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.

Global humanitarian crisis worsens, UN seeks $23 Billion for 2026

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The humanitarian system is overstretched, underfunded and under attack, the United Nations Humanitarian chief warned on Monday, as he launched an appeal for $23 billion for 2026.

People in Benin felt 'total fear' at attempted coup

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Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

17 migrants drown in Crete sea crossing

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At least 17 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities say.

Kenya: IEBC Chair Ethekon - Stealing an Election in Kenya Is Impossible

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Edung Ethekon has asserted that election theft in Kenya is "an impossibility," citing strengthened transparency measures, improved technology and strict audit trails that the commission deployed in the November 27 by-elections.

Egypt: From Egypt's Dominance to Eto'o's Goals - 10 Afcon Records

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[Vanguard] Egypt have won the competition a record seven times, including three titles in a row between 2006 and 2010. The Pharaohs have played 111 matches in 26 editions, winning 60, drawing 24 and losing 27.

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Church in Anambra, Kill Pastor's Wife, Raze House, Vehicles

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[Premium Times] Like in other states in the South-east, security has deteriorated in Anambra State, but the latest attack on a church is a novelty in the region.

Botswana: Botswana - Reflections and Connections

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[Liberian Investigator] Over the weekend, I returned from Botswana, where I attended the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) Annual General Meeting with UL's Dean of the College of Agriculture and Forestry, Prof. Leroy Cegbe. This year's theme at the conference was "Positioning Africa's Universities and the Higher Education Sector to Effectively Impact Development Processes on the Continent." Subthemes included African youth, climate change, and technological innovation in agriculture.

Kenya: Old 2022 Video Taken Out of Context, Doesn't Show Ex-Kenyan President Kenyatta Endorsing MP Babu Owino for Nairobi Governor for 2027

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[Africa Check] Old 2022 video taken out of context, doesn't show ex-Kenyan president Kenyatta endorsing MP Babu Owino for Nairobi governor for 2027

Nigeria: No, Nigerian Minister Nyesom Wike Not Arrested in France

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[Africa Check] No, Nigerian minister Nyesom Wike not arrested in France

France and Nigeria to strengthen relations amid Nigerian security crisis

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French president Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that his country would strengthen ties with Nigeria at the request of his Nigerian counterpart Bola Tinubu. This comes amid a growing security crisis in Nigeria's north.

Nigeria: Anambra Killings Caused By Rival Cult Clash - Police

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[Vanguard] The Anambra State Police Command has said the deadly attack in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state, was the result of a confrontation between rival cult groups.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Celebrate Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Day With Enthusiasm As PM Abiy Attends

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is marking Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Day with tremendous enthusiasm in Hosena City of the Central Ethiopia Region, where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is attending the national celebration.

Kenya: Ombudsman Orders PS Ronoh to Release Sugar Mill Leasing Records or Face Prosecution

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Office of the Ombudsman has directed Agriculture Principal Secretary Kiprono Ronoh to release all records relating to the leasing of four public sugar companies within 21 days, warning that failure to comply could trigger criminal prosecution.

Nigeria: Sabon Birni Council Dismisses 'Mosque Massacre' Report As Troops Foil Bandit Attack

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[Vanguard] Sokoto -- Authorities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have debunked reports claiming that bandits attacked a mosque and killed worshippers, including an Imam, describing the story as false and misleading.

Kenya: National Assembly Invites Public Views On Safaricom Divestiture Plan

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has invited Kenyans to submit views on the government's proposed sale of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom, a move that follows last week's government announcement that it had already secured Sh244.5 billion in proceeds from the transaction as part of a broader infrastructure-funding strategy.

Kenya: Stakeholders Urge Govt to Enforce Local Participation Rules in Mining Sector

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Industry stakeholders have called on the government to strengthen monitoring, reporting, and enforcement of mineral resource and employment regulations to ensure meaningful participation for Kenyan professionals in the mining sector.

Kenya: Genafrica Targets Bigger Pension Returns With Takeover of the Cube

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Pension schemes are set for expanded access to high-quality real estate assets following Batian Property Fund's takeover of The Cube, a commercial property on Riverside Drive, from London Town Group's Innova Properties.

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