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[Namibian] Traditional leaders say they have been excluded from consultations on the land bill, raising concerns over diminished authority and potential disruption of communal land governance.

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[Daily Maverick] South Africa's official quarterly crime statistics, covering the period from the start of April to the end of June, should have been released already. But, because of the policing scandal, this has not happened.

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[Premium Times] "Exempting the poor while taxing the wealthy fairly is not socialism; it is progressive taxation, a principle embedded in virtually every advanced economy," Mr Oyedele said.

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[Premium Times] The election was marred by low voter turnout and subdued activity across much of the country, including the usually bustling streets of Abidjan, the economic capital.

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Supporters of Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara celebrated on Monday after he was reelected for a fourth term, according to provisional results.

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The UN has raised the alarm over reports of "atrocities" committed by the RSF.

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[IPS] United Nations -- In recent weeks, Sudan's humanitarian crisis has deteriorated considerably, as escalating hostilities, mass displacement, disease outbreaks, and a widespread lack of access to basic, essential services continue to endanger civilians across the country. The situation has been further compounded by a sharp increase in attacks on healthcare facilities throughout October, which has severely weakened the country's already fragile health system and deprived thousands of people of lifesaving care.

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[IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- When COVID-19 hit Tanzania in 2020, Alfred Kisena's life was torn apart. The 51-year-old teacher still remembers the night he learned that his wife, Maria, had succumbed to the virus at a hospital in Dar es Salaam. He wasn't allowed to see her in her final moments.

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[New Zimbabwe] A Harare magistrate has denied bail to ten elderly citizens accused of attempting to take part in a protest allegedly organised by fugitive war veteran Blessed Geza.

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[New Zimbabwe] The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa), which represents over 18 million workers across the continent, has strongly rejected ZANU PF's plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term.

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[Liberian Investigator] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has carried out a sweeping government reshuffle, removing and replacing several senior officials without public explanation.

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Côte d'Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara, 83, has secured a fourth term in office following a contentious election. Provisional results show he

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In a significant strategic shift, France is reorienting its relationship with Africa as its influence in traditional Francophone partners wanes.

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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is accelerating its push into South Africa, aiming to expand its footprint in the country’s growing EV market. To

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A fascinating economic corridor is flourishing between Turkey and Senegal, fueled by a unique class of circular migrants known as “gratis passengers.” These

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The historic city of Fez, Morocco, recently hosted the 17th Sufi Culture Festival, drawing around 200 artists, musicians, and researchers from across the

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South Africa is actively negotiating with at least six private companies to secure a major sporting event: the return of Formula 1 racing. The government

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Chinese companies have poured over $1.3 billion into Nigeria’s lithium processing sector since President Bola Tinubu took office, according to

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Inhabitants of Douala have been protesting for a second day, following the announcement that president Paul Biya was re-elected for an eighth term. Armed forces have been deployed to several districts of the city.

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[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's delisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist bodes well for the integrity and reputation of the country's financial system, status as an investment destination and for the economy as a whole, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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[New Times] Over 90 per cent of Rwanda's historical artifacts including cultural materials, political documents, songs, and visuals that are crucial in defining the uniqueness of Rwandans, remain in colonial museums according to Robert Masozera, Director General of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA).