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Southern Africa: Statement By His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of SADC, On the Occasion of the Southern Africa Liberation Day, 23 March 2026

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[SADC] Once again on this day, 23 March 2026, we celebrate the Southern Africa Liberation Day - one of the most significant milestones in our shared journey toward freedom and independence as a regional community. We honour, with deep respect and gratitude, the brave men and women who stood at the forefront of the struggle to liberate the Southern African region. Through their unwavering commitment and resilience, many freedom fighters and ordinary citizens made immense sacrifices in the fight against colonial

Namibia: Govt Dismisses Fuel Shortage Rumours

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[Namibian] The government has dismissed circulating reports of a fuel shortage in Namibia, assuring the public that the country has sufficient supply to meet demand in the short, medium and long term.

Nigeria: Bomb Explodes On Kwara-Niger Road

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[Premium Times] The bomb attack occurred Monday morning along the Wawa-Kaiama road that links Niger and Kwara states.

Namibia: Namibian Pension Funds Seek Clarity As Fima May Limit Lump-Sum Retirement Payouts

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[Namibian] Pension funds are seeking clarity on whether the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (Fima) could limit retirement payout options, including access to lump-sum benefits.

Nigeria: CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Inflation-Targeting Monetary Policy

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[Vanguard] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening engagement with the academic and research community as Nigeria progresses toward a fully-fledged Inflation Targeting (IT) monetary policy regime.

Nigeria: Ayra Starr Reveals a Surprising Shift in Her Music Style

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[Leadership] Afrobeats pop star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, alias Ayra Starr, has disclosed that her upcoming studio album showcases her personal and artistic development as she enters a new period in her life.

Kenya: Kindiki Dismisses Gachagua's 'Empty and Childish' Ultimatum On Meru Banditry

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed threats by his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua to mobilise residents in Meru to confront cattle rustlers, saying the government is addressing insecurity out of its constitutional duty--not in response to "empty and childish threats."

Kenya: Former Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba Dies At 78

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba has died, Governor Anne Waiguru announced on Monday.

South Africa: Hammanskraal Store Reopens Despite Ban, Continues Selling Expired Food

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[Health-e] Frontline Hyper Supermarket in Hammanskraal is trading again, even though the Tshwane municipality says its prohibition order is still in place.

Africa: In the Troubled Karamoja Cluster, Lokiriama's Peace Accord Endures

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[ISS] The 1973 treaty empowers communities as the owners of the process and traditional elders as the guarantors of peace.

Africa: International Relations in Turmoil

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[Centre 4s] An enormous danger and already a human and economic reality for over three weeks! The war launched against Iran is further exacerbating the turmoil and anxieties in a world already reeling and powerless in the face of the conflict unfolding in Ukraine and the open massacres in Gaza. Not to mention the civil wars in Africa, particularly those devastating Sudan and the Sahel as well as the war waged by the Afghan Talibans both at home and against Pakistan.

Guinea cracks down on suspected GSIM networks

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Guinean authorities have dismantled a suspected terrorist network linked to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), arresting multiple foreign and Guinean nationals as part of a nationwide anti-terror operation.

'Do not doubt we will do this': Iran warns US against carrying out threat to strike power plants

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Iran on Monday said it would strike electrical plants across the Middle East if the US follows through on a threat to bomb power stations in the Islamic Republic.

Senegal stripped of title: Afcon ruling is lawful, but it puts Caf’s reputation at risk

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A final is not just a result. It is also a narrative, a memory, and a shared collective moment.

Uganda: The Fastest Road to a $500bn Uganda Starts in the Classroom

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[Nile Post] Your Excellency,

Nigeria: Ebonyi - I Killed My Mother for Refusing to Bathe Me, 20-Year-Old Boy Confesses

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[Vanguard] Abakaliki -- The people of Ohatekwe Ukawu in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have banished a 20-year-old man, Damian Oforbuike, for allegedly killing his mother.

Nigeria: WTI Crude Oil Prices Up Following Trump Ultimatum On Iran

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[Vanguard] Benchmark US oil contract WTI was up Monday after US President Donald Trump gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz or face decimation of its energy infrastructure and Israel warned the war would continue for several more weeks.

Nigeria: Police Assault Journalist During Bauchi Eid Durbar

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[Premium Times] "I tried to identify myself as a journalist, but he started hurling insults at me... he began beating me and other officers joined," the journalist said.

Liberia: Bea Mountain Mining Corporation Responds to Epa Statement On Marvoe Creek Incident

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[Liberian Observer] Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) has taken note of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent statement dated March 20, 2026, regarding the fish mortality incident reported at Marvoe Creek in Grand Cape Mount County.

Liberia: House Backs Major Foreign Affairs Reform

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[Liberian Observer] The House of Representatives has unanimously approved amendments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs law--a move that signals a strategic shift in the country's foreign policy architecture,

Africa’s $155 Billion Borrowing Surge Signals Growth

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Africa’s economies are entering 2026 with a clear signal: governments are borrowing more—not just to manage pressure, but to sustain momentum. A new outlook

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