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South Africa: Iran Pulls Out of Joint Naval Exercise Amid Political Tensions

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[Daily Maverick] Iran has three warships waiting in False Bay, but they will not join South Africa, China, Russia and the UAE in the naval exercise Will for Peace.

Nigeria: Trump Administration Revoked Over 100,000 Visas in 2025

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[Premium Times] The State Department, in a post on X, disclosed that during this period, the administration revoked around 8,000 student visas.

South Africa: Eskom's 'Stayed' Court Case Shows Double Game Duplicity On Electricity Trading

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[Daily Maverick] For months, South Africans have been told that Eskom has "paused" or "stayed" its legal challenge against the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) over the granting of electricity trading licences to five private electricity traders.

South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal Top of the Class As Matric Pass Rate Hits 88 Percent

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[Scrolla] KwaZulu-Natal achieved the highest matric pass rate in the country at 90.6%, followed closely by the Free State and Gauteng. Only 34% of pupils wrote mathematics in the final exams, with most dropping the subject by Grade 11.

Rwanda nominates former top diplomat for third term as Francophonie head

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Louise Mushikiwabo has headed the Organisation international de la Francophonie since 2019.

Rwanda: Kigali - Contractor, Budget Woes Delay Key Infrastructure Projects

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[New Times] Members of Parliament have raised concerns over slow budget execution and delays in major infrastructure projects in the City of Kigali.

Kenya: Govt Hails Sugar Sector Revival As 4 Key Mills Resume Operations

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[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The government has announced major progress in the revival of Kenya's sugar sector following the resumption of operations by four key mills that had previously stalled.

Kenya: New Members of Judicial Service Commission to Be Sworn in

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief Justice Martha Koome will Tuesday morning preside over the swearing-in of Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u and Everlyne Olwande as new members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), in a move set to strengthen the leadership and governance of the Judiciary.

Morocco/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 Semi-Final - Odegbami Confident Eagles Can Overcome Morocco in Rabat

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[Premium Times] Mr Odegbami said he believes Nigeria's confidence, cohesion and attacking rhythm would be decisive.

Nigeria: From Ballots to Battlefields - Nigeria Can Repurpose Election Tool to Fight Terrorism

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[Premium Times] In fragile and conflict-affected settings, such as many parts of northern Nigeria, such infrastructure can mean the difference between foresight and catastrophe.

Ghana clears legacy energy debts

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Ghana has taken a major step toward stabilizing its power sector, announcing it paid $1.47 billion in 2025 to clear long-standing energy debts. The payments

Uganda: Regulator Defends Internet Monitoring, Rules Out Shutdown for January 15 Polls

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[Nile Post] The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Nyombi Thembo, has reiterated the regulator's mandate to monitor online activity for regulatory and national security purposes, while assuring the general public that there are currently no plans to shut down the internet ahead of Thursday's general presidential and parliamentary elections.

Lens For Good Convenes Creatives, Cultural Leaders, And Policymakers At The Storytellers’ Conference 2.0

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The highly anticipated Storyteller’s Conference 2026, convened by Lens for Good and the Office of Visual Communications to the President, concluded on a high

New Policy Playbook Provides Recipes For Successful Implementation Of The Kampala Declaration

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A panel of global agricultural and policy experts has released a new playbook to support African countries as they begin implementing the Kampala Declaration

Unlocking Investment To Close Africa’s Energy Gap

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Closing Africa’s energy gap will require more than ambition and policy commitments — it will require capital mobilisation at scale, effective risk

Ashley Lupondo: The Real Haibo Of Africa’s Spirit

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She’s honest. She’s determined. She’s 16 years old. Her name is Ashley Lupondo, a Zimbabwean equestrian athlete, who is here to show Africa – against the odds

The Pfizer Foundation Expands Breast Cancer Initiative To Kenya And Ethiopia With $10 Million In Grants

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• Initiative seeks to address persistent disparities in breast cancer outcomes between high- and  low-income countries, where survival rates remain

UN agency praises Kenya's efforts to integrate refugees in Kakuma camp

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The new UN High Commissioner for Refugees lauded their inclusion into local services..

Uganda And Tanzania Set To Ship First Crude Oil Via $5 Billion East African Pipeline

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Uganda and Tanzania say crude oil exports from Uganda’s long-delayed petroleum sector are expected to begin in October, marking a pivotal moment for East

Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will they give an 81-year-old another term?

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Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.

Machado seeks Pope Leo's support for Venezuela's transition during Vatican meeting

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Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado was granted a private audience with Pope Leo XIV on Monday at the Vatican.

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