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Liberia: EU, French Envoys Back Arcelormittal Expansion in Liberia

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[Liberian Investigator] Buchanan -- The Head of the European Union Delegation to Liberia, Ambassador Nona Deprez, and French Ambassador Isabelle Le Guellec concluded a high-level tour of ArcelorMittal's mining operations in Buchanan and Yekepa, signaling growing international confidence in Liberia's resource sector and reaffirming support for sustainable development and economic growth.

Kenya: Police Investigating Killing of 9 Family Members in Siaya Arson Attack

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[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Police in Ugunja, Siaya are investigating an arson attack where nine family members were killed Tuesday night over a suspected land dispute.

Liberia: Citizens Movement for Change Concedes As Unofficial Results Show Kogar Leading in Nimba

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[Liberian Investigator] Nimba County -- Although official results from the National Elections Commission are still pending, preliminary data and tallies suggest Hon. Samuel Brown Kogar of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction is leading in the Nimba County senatorial by-election. In response, the Citizens Movement for Change has issued a post-election statement acknowledging the apparent outcome.

Nigeria: Nigeria's Head of Civil Service Assigns FOI Requests to Legal Units in Federal Agencies

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[Premium Times] The head of service said the move is in line with the federal government's strategic objectives to ensure better compliance with the FOI Act.

Nigeria: Insecurity - Former Nigerian Refugees Fleeing Back to Chad Republic

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[Premium Times] At least 50 former Nigerian refugees have returned to the Chad Republic due to threats by Boko Haram insurgents.

Nigeria: Insecurity - Niger Governor Bans Wearing of Dreadlocks, Night Okada, Others

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[Premium Times] Placing two areas -- Angwa Daji and Barki Sale -- on serious security watch, Mr Bago ordered that "anyone going to seek for bail of thugs from the police station should also be arrested."

Nigeria: Nigeria, UK Deepen Ties to Boost Gas Sector Regulatory Framework

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[Vanguard] The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards strengthening its gas sector regulatory framework through a strategic partnership with the United Kingdom's Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem).

Kenya: Kenyans Beware, These Attractive Motorbike Offers On Facebook Are Not From Asset Finance Company Watu

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[Africa Check] Kenyans beware, these attractive motorbike offers on Facebook are not from asset finance company Watu

Nigeria: No, Nigerian Governor Alex Otti Has Not Enlisted Pro-Biafra Militia to Protect Farmers

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[Africa Check] No, Nigerian governor Alex Otti has not enlisted pro-Biafra militia to protect farmers

Kenya: Kenya's Standard Newspaper Didn't Report That Former Deputy President Gachagua Has 'One Testicle'

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[Africa Check] Kenya's Standard newspaper didn't report that former deputy president Gachagua has 'one testicle'

Egypt FM Abdelatty: Egypt is making "continuous, genuine and non-stop efforts” for ceasefire in Gaza

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Egypt’s foreign minister said Tuesday that his country is exerting "continuous, genuine and non-stop efforts” to return to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, following a meeting with his Lebanese counterpart.

Nigeria: IMF Lowers Nigeria's 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.0% On Weakening Oil Price

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[Leadership] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward Nigeria's economic growth projections for 2025 and 2026, to 3.0 for 2025 and 2.7 for 2026 as global uncertainties grow and sustained weaknesses in oil prices impact the country's economy. This is as it sees a growing probability of a recession from per cent in October to 40 per cent.

Nigeria: 172 LGAs Account for 55% of Maternal Deaths in Nigeria - Govt

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[Leadership] The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has revealed that 172 out of the country's 774 local government areas account for 55 per cent of maternal deaths, underscoring the urgent need for targeted interventions in these high-burden areas.

Nigeria: IOCs Bypass Direct Crude Supply to Dangote Refinery, Others

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[Leadership] International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria continue to bypass direct crude supply to local refineries, even as the country grapples with an estimated 60 million barrels of stranded crude oil.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, IMF Chief Holds High-Level Talks On Reform

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[Ethiopian Herald] International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva held a high-level meeting on Monday with Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and National Bank Governor Mamo Mihretu.

Africa: Ethiopia Sets Pace in Africa's Agricultural Transformation

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[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia continues to lead the way in the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), with experts praising the country's unwavering commitment to agricultural reform, food security, and climate resilience.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Mega Projects and Their Role in the Country's Economic Development

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[Ethiopian Herald] The author of this article is of the opinion that Ethiopia's mega projects that have already been constructed and those which are under construction are already playing a major role in Ethiopia's economic development. Therefore the writer found it necessary to give readers glimpse of some of the mega projects in the country. It must be stressed that those mentioned in this contribution are only few of them as there are more mega projects that are already completed and under construction while more of them

Kenya: Murkomen Proposes Multi-Agency Crackdown On Human Trafficking

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says the government is mulling the creation of a special anti-human trafficking unit to boost efforts in combating the crime.

Zimbabwe: Easter and Independence Holiday Road Traffic Accidents Up By 34% - Police

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[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reported a concerning increase of 34 percent in the number of accidents that occurred over the Easter and Independence holidays this year, compared to the same period in 2024.

Zimbabwe: Opposition Supporter Madzibaba Veshanduko's Home Petrol Bombed

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[New Zimbabwe] A staunch supporter of the opposition, Godfrey Karembera, popularly known as "Madzibaba veShanduko," had his home petrol bombed on Monday night by unknown assailants.

Zimbabwe: We Cannot Stay Home When We Have to Put Food On the Table - Zimbabweans Ignore Calls for a Stay Away, Cite Tough Economy

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[New Zimbabwe] Scepticism is growing towards war veteran Blessed "Bombshell" Geza's strategy to nullify a ZANU PF clique pushing for the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond the stipulated two terms.

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