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West African mission leaves Guinea-Bissau after 'president's threats'

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President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has not responded to accusations that he threatened to expel the Ecowas team.

Uganda: Hot Weather, Rising Food Prices Push Up Inflation in Uganda

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The effects of harsh weather conditions are not only causing discomfort for Ugandans but are also impacting the economy, with rising food prices contributing to inflationary pressures. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) shows that annual inflation for the year ending February 2025 stood at 3.7 percent, slightly up from 3.6 percent in January 2025.

Liberia: Tension Continues in the United Methodist Church Amid Ongoing Dispute Over Church Properties

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[FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville -- Tensions are escalating across several United Methodist Church congregations due to an internal dispute over church properties, a conflict that many attribute to the denomination's decision to recognize same-sex marriage.

South Africa: The DA Stands Firm On Zero VAT Increases Regardless of Reckless ANC Gamble

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[DA] It is a shame that the ANC is willing to risk South Africa's economic stability in a desperate attempt to force a tone-deaf 0.75% VAT increase down the throats of South Africans.

Kenya: Ruto Hands Roysambu Preacher KDF Land As He Scolds Catholics

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have ceded a 20-acre parcel of land in Nairobi's Roysambu to a flamboyant city preacher on the intervention of President William Ruto.

Kenya: Kisumu Residents Urge Raila to Expand Consultations Ahead of Deal With Ruto

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[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Kisumu residents have called on Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga to broaden his consultations as he prepares to join the broad-based government.

Kenya: Ruto Lauds Sakaja's 'Courage' for Apologizing Over Stima Plaza Garbage Dumping

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Sunday revealed his intervention to end tensions between Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and the Kenya Power following a dramatic standoff.

South Africa: Nigerian Artist 3GAR BABY Survives High-Speed McLaren Crash in Sea Point

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[allAfrica] Nigerian-born artist and social media personality Prince Ebenezer Obioma, popularly known as 3GAR BABY, has made headlines once again - this time for a luxury car crash in South Africa.

Kenya: 'Removing Ruto Is a Prerequisite to Our Plans,' - Gachagua

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday responded to claims made by his former boss, President William Ruto, that the new opposition alliance he is clobbering up has no development agenda and is only focused on attacking him for hours on end.

Kenya: Samuel Tompoi Honoured As a Hero After Fatal Shooting in Haiti

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Inspector General of the National Police Service, Douglas Kanja, has mourned the late Samuel Tompoi as a hero and ambassador who lost his life in the line of duty while defending global peace.

Rwanda: How Rwanda Is Moving to Address Healthcare Gaps Left By USAID Freeze

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[New Times] The government is moving to address a number of healthcare funding gaps left behind by the USAID freeze which has affected various projects and activities related to public health.

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Unveils 2025 Land Use Charge Bills, Offers 15% Early Payment Discount

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[Leadership] The Lagos State Government has released the 2025 Land Use Charge (LUC) bills, offering property owners a 15 per cent discount for payments made within 30 days of receipt.

Nigeria: NLC Rejects Migration of Lower Electricity Tariffs to Band A

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[Premium Times] The labour leaders said the migration would further deepen the misery of Nigerians

Uganda: Museveni Gives Two-Month Deadline for Steel Factory Plans in Ankole-Kigezi

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[Nile Post] Since last year, the government has banned the export of raw iron ore, pushing for local processing to boost industrial growth.

Uganda: Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Boost Artists' Earnings

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[Nile Post] The initiative, developed by State House scientists, is expected to revolutionise the creative industry by curbing music piracy and guaranteeing artists' financial stability.

Uganda: Ssegirinya's Mother Accuses NUP of Sidelining Luswa in Kawempe North Race

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[Nile Post] The mother of the late Muhammad Ssegirinya, Justine Ssanyu Nakajjumba, has criticised the National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership for overlooking her son's former aide, Muhammad Luswa Luwemba, in the party's selection process for the upcoming Kawempe North parliamentary by-election.

South Africa: E. Coli Fears Rise at Cape Town Beaches - South African News Briefs - March 3, 2025

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Nigeria: Borno Govt Sends Repatriated Refugees Home With N200,000 Each

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[Premium Times] On Saturday, the last batch of about a hundred people left their temporary camp in Maiduguri.

Nigeria: Turkey-Bound Angolan Businessman Excretes 120 Wraps of Cocaine At Kano Airport

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[Leadership] Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman Mbala Dajou Abuba at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano, for attempting to traffic a large consignment of cocaine, which he ingested, to Istanbul, Turkey.

Rwanda: Rwandan Film 'The Bride' Bags Award At FESPACO 2025

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[New Times] Rwandan filmmaker Myriam Uwiragiye Birara's acclaimed feature 'The Bride' continues its triumphant international festival journey, securing a prestigious award at the 2025 Festival Panafricain du Cinéma et de la Télévision de Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in Burkina Faso on February 28.

Uganda: Museveni Rallies Ankole On Industrialization As He Concludes PDM Tour

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has asked the people of Ntungamo District to identify 300 acres of land for the establishment of a factory to manufacture industrial charcoal.