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Malawi: Malawi Omitted From Russia's Recruitment 'Blacklist' Despite Safety Concerns

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi and four other nations within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been excluded from a list of 43 "Global South" countries where Russia has reportedly banned recruiters from enlisting citizens to fight in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Nigeria: Airport Cashless Policy - Keyamo Urges Nigerians to Exercise Patience

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[Premium Times] According to the aviation minister, the first week of Nigeria's airport cashless policy will be reviewed to enhance efficiency, boost revenue, and curb corruption at airport payment points nationwide.

Kenya: Heavy Rains Peak in Nairobi As Flood Risk Rises, Met Warns

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Heavy rains are now peaking across Nairobi and its surrounding counties, raising the risk of flash floods, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department.

South Africa: SAPS Failure to Fight Crime Is Shameful, Say MPs As Army Deployment Nears

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[Daily Maverick] Parliament has heard that the SANDF deployment to fight gangsterism and illegal mining will last one year, but MPs lamented that the police had failed so badly that the army needed to be called in to fight crime.

South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked

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Ramaphosa also noted that his government is actively working to repatriate South African citizens stranded in the conflict-affected region, underscoring the human impact of the crisis on nationals abroad.

Blood-red tinted moon graces Mexico City skies during total lunar eclipse

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The spectacle was visible Tuesday morning from North America, Central America and the western part of South America

Nigerian doctors suspended over death of Adichie's son

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The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Africa: UK to Stop Issuing Study Visas for Cameroon and Sudan

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[Vanguard] The British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.

West Africa: Will the AES Unified Force Succeed Where the G5 Sahel Failed?

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[ISS] For Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger's new force to succeed, relations with neighbouring countries need to be rebuilt.

Abiy Ahmed insists Ethiopia will not go to war over sea access

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Abiy’s remarks come amid growing concern over his vision of restoring Ethiopia’s sovereign access to the Red Sea — particularly through the Eritrean port of Assab.

UN says tens of thousand displaced in Lebanon amid Israeli strikes

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Israel is pressing ahead with its air campaign against the the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah.

South African anti-apartheid activist Mosiuoa Lekota dies at 77

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South African anti-apartheid activist Mousiuoa Lekota died on Wednesday at the age of 77.

Africa: FIFA Marks 100 Days to 2026 World Cup

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[Ghanaian Times] FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, marked a 100 days to the kicks off of the World Cup 2026, with a strong message of unity, size, and historical value yesterday.

India: Holi brings colour and crowds nationwide

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India celebrated Holi this week, as millions gathered to mark the Hindu spring festival of colours.

Liberia: Land Commissioner Warns Lawmakers of Escalating National Crisis Over Boundary, Ownership Disputes

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- A senior official of the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has warned lawmakers that unresolved land disputes across the country could spiral into widespread conflict if urgent action is not taken.

Liberia: Former President Sirleaf To Address Lawmakers

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[New Dawn] Mrs. Sirleaf to Address House in Historic Plenary Appearance Thursday

UK will no longer issue study visas to nationals from Cameroon, Sudan, Myanmar and Afghanistan

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The British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.

Somalia: Somali Police Raid Mogadishu Hotel, Arrest Puntland Presidential Adviser

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali security forces raided a hotel in the capital overnight, wounding two federal lawmakers and arresting a senior adviser to the Puntland president, amid escalating political tensions between Mogadishu and the semi-autonomous region.

Somalia: Jubaland Rejects Somalia Constitutional Amendments Amid Rising Federal Tensions

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's semi-autonomous Jubaland has rejected ongoing efforts to amend the country's provisional constitution, warning it will not recognize changes made without broad national consensus.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Kenya Agree to Launch Joint Military Operations to Secure Border Corridor, Lapsset

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to strengthen security coordination along the Moyale-Marsabit-Turkana corridor, endorsing structured joint military operations aimed at addressing cross-border threats and safeguarding key infrastructure linking the two countries.

Africa: Climate Cooperation Is the Antidote to Global Disorder, Says Simon Stiell

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[allAfrica] Even amid economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions, investment in clean energy continues to grow, underscoring the accelerating pace of the global energy transition. In this interview, Simon Stiell , Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change , explains why climate cooperation remains essential in a fragmented world and highlights the opportunities for African countries as the continent prepares to host COP32 United Nations Climate Change Conference in

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