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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Civil society groups have raised the alarm following a decision by the Council of Governors (CoG) to suspend appearances before key Senate oversight committees.

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[GroundUp] "In our communities we have shebeens that operate 24 hours"

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[Premium Times] The Lagos State Government described the protest as disruptive and contrary to agreements previously reached with transport stakeholders.

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Sankofa Nite takes place on 28 March in North Johannesburg at Democracy Bar. The 200-capacity gathering will feature a curated musical progression moving from

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The call came from Libya: pay $4,000 immediately, or the boy dies at sea. For Youssef Ibrahim, whose 18-year-old brother Hamdy had vanished after contacting smugglers online, there was no choice. "Returning meant death. There was no way back," another relative told AFP.

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He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

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The relatives of former Edgar Lungu have dismissed allegations that he was poisoned, as South African authorities pursue inquiries that have further delayed his burial months after his death.

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[263Chat] The rape case involving the founder of Prophetic Healing Deliverance Ministries Walter Magaya has taken a dramatic turn after one of the alleged victims through her lawyers formally indicated her intention to withdraw the complaint.

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[ISS] New development should not come at the expense of people impoverished by decades of failed urban planning.

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Gabon's media regulator on Tuesday announced the suspension of social media platforms "until further notice", blaming content posted online for stoking conflict and division in society

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[Ghanaian Times] THE Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) will evacuate Ghanaian traders injured in an armed insurgent attack in Burkina Faso last Saturday to Ghana for continued medical treatment, President John Dramani Mahama has announced.

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The rhythm took over Rio de Janeiro as top-tier samba schools lit up the runway at the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, delivering a spectacle of music, movement and emotion.

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[Ghanaian Times] THE Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association has announced the suspension of tomato imports from Burkina Faso following the killing of Ghanaian traders in an armed attack.

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As news of Rev. Jesse Jackson's passing spread, those who knew him best gathered Tuesday evening in Chicago for a prayer and vigil, vowing to "keep hope alive" — the very mantra that defined his decades-long fight for equality.

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba--Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Turkey would never want to see new conflict in the Horn of Africa, emphasizing the need for stability and encouraging countries in the region to address challenges through cooperation and dialogue.

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[Premium Times] Mr El -Rufai has been detained since Monday when he honoured the agency's invitation for questioning over corruption allegations.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Ongoing political efforts in Somalia led to a tentative deal from opposition figures to hold consultative talks at the presidential palace, Villa Somalia, aimed at resolving escalating disputes over elections and constitutional reforms.

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[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to process at least 60 per cent of Ghana's major tree crops locally each year to boost industrialisation, create jobs, and reduce dependence on raw exports.

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[Daily Maverick] As foot-and-mouth disease devastates South Africa's livestock sector, one million vaccines are set to arrive, offering a glimmer of hope for struggling farmers.

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[Liberian Observer] A rare and delicate institutional tension could be emerging within the Liberian government after the Presidential Press Secretary publicly questioned the Ministry of Justice's decision to halt the activities of the so-called "National Fula Security of Liberia (NFSL)."