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South Africa: 'Smell Me! I Haven't Had Water for 24 Days' Protester Tells Joburg Mayor

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[GroundUp] Frustrated residents carried empty containers in the streets to protest ongoing water crisis

Kenya: Sifuna Ousted As ODM Secretary General Following NEC Resolutions

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed from office with immediate effect following a resolution by the party's National Executive Committee (NEC).

Africa: AU Executive Council Calls for Unity, Sustainable Water Management and Accelerated Continental Integration

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[African Union] The Forty-Eighth (48th) Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) kicked off Wednesday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, with a strong call for enhanced unity, sustainable development, and collective action to address the continent's pressing challenges.

Sudan RSF drone strike on school kills two children

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A drone strike blamed on Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed two children and injured 12 others Wednesday in the southern Kordofan city of El-Rahad, a medical source told AFP.

South Africa: Parliament Ready for Landmark 2026 SONA

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[SAnews.gov.za] Parliament is gearing up for one of the most significant events on South Africa's democratic calendar as preparations gather pace for the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) - a sitting that coincides with the 30th anniversary of the country's Constitution.

South Africa: Joburg Working to Resolve Water Issues

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[SAnews.gov.za] City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has moved to assure residents that the municipality is hard at work to resolve water supply challenges.

South Africa: Reflections Ahead of SONA 2026

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[SAnews.gov.za] As South Africans prepare to listen and watch the State of the Nation Address (SoNa) on 12 February 2026 at 7pm, the country does so at a time marked by positive developments which include the strengthening of the rand, consecutive quarters of economic growth and having consistent power supply from Eskom.

Arctic tensions rise as Russia warns over Greenland militarisation

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Tensions are mounting in the Arctic after several European countries deployed small troop contingents to Greenland, following repeated comments by President Donald Trump about wanting to annex the island.

DR Congo denies selling off mineral wealth under US deal

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has not "sold off" its vast mineral wealth to the United States under an agreement granting Washington access to its reserves, the country's mining minister said on Wednesday, at a time of intensifying global competition among major powers for critical resources.

At least 20 killed as Cyclone Gezani tears into Madagascar

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At least 20 people have been killed after Cyclone Gezani tore into Madagascar with violent winds and torrential rain. The storm made landfall Tuesday in the coastal city of Toamasina, packing winds of up to 250 kilometres per hour.

Uganda: Police Reveal Details in Murder of UCU Dean of Students

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[Nile Post] Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), was strangled by assailant believed to have gained entry into her Mukono home in the early hours of Wednesday, February 11, 2026, when her househelp opened the gate, Police in the metropolitan district of Mukono have said.

South Africa: How to 'Pre-Bunk' a State of the Nation Address (And Almost Anything Else)

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[Africa Check] Every year since 2013, Africa Check has fact-checked South Africa's state of the nation address (Sona) - the speech the president delivers in February to mark the beginning of the political calendar, officially open parliament, summarise the government's aims for the year ahead, and recap the one gone by.

Uganda: Schools Feel the Strain As First Term Opens Amid Growing School Fees Burden

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[Nile Post] As the first term of the 2026 academic year begins, the issue of school fees remains a pressing concern for both parents and school administrators across Uganda.

Mergers And Acquisitions Are Surging Amidst Market Exuberance On The Exit Trail

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These signal a surge in mergers and acquisitions into and out of Africa. These private market deals are a manifestation of market maturation with integration

Cameroon President Biya delays elections once again

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Cameroon's President Paul Biya announced on Tuesday evening a "slight readjustment" of the timing of legislative and municipal elections that were expected at the start of February

A simple guide to the crisis in South Sudan

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The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Bridging The Gap Between Classroom And Industry: Turning STEM Education Into Real‑World Engineering Impact

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It is here that STEM education and industry engagement become critical. Schools, universities and technical colleges provide fundamental knowledge. But unless

Chinese community in Abuja hosts temple fair to mark Spring Festival

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The Chinese community in Nigeria's capital city of Abuja staged a temple fair on Saturday along with Nigerian partners to celebrate the Spring Festival and 55 years of bilateral diplomatic relations.

The Amazons of African cinema triumph at the 4th edition of FIFF Cotonou

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The festival featured 18 short films in competition from 14 African countries offering an outstanding selection of the voice of African women.

Shootings at school and home in British Columbia, Canada, leave 10 dead

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A shooting at a school in British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. A woman who police believe to be the shooter also was killed.

South Africa: Gayton Again Snubs Parliament and Evades Answers On R109.9 Million Mzansi Golden Economy Grants

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[DA] Minister Gayton McKenzie has once again failed to appear in Parliament today where he was due to give answers about the administration of R109 905 992 million in Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) grants.

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