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Pics of the day: March 03, 2025

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Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.

Kenya: Runners head to town of Iten to up their game

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Situated some 8000 ft above sea level, the Kenyan town of Iten is a popular destination for runners looking to improve their performance. It has been a temporary home for top athletes, including Mo Farah.

ECOWAS team leaves Guinea-Bissau after threat of expulsion

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The West African bloc says it decided to leave the country after President Umaro Sissoco threat to expel it.

Meet Deel Local Payroll, Powered by PaySpace: The Next Evolution in Payroll Innovation

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PaySpace by Deel is now Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace (www.PaySpace.com)! One year after being acquired by Deel, PaySpace by Deel has officially

South Africa: BMA Suspends Operations At Five Ports of Entry

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has announced temporary suspension of operations at five ports of entry due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall.

Fulham condemn 'abhorrent' abuse of Nigeria's Bassey

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Fulham condemn the "abhorrent" racist and homophobic online abuse directed at defender Calvin Bassey following Sunday's FA Cup penalty shootout win at Manchester United.

Nigerian Muslims arrested for eating in public during Ramadan

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A total of 25 people are arrested for either not fasting or selling food during the fasting month.

Africa: Civil Society Needs a Role in Mali's Security Reforms

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[ISS] Security sector reforms that began well before the country's two coups still suffer from a lack of effective civil society participation.

Nigeria: Security Beefed Up At Lagos Assembly Amid Leadership Crisis

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[Premium Times] Officers from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Neighbourhood Watch are stationed at the entrance of the assembly.

Nigeria: Chima Anyaso - From Childhood Hobby to Entrepreneurship

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[Vanguard] DR Chima Anyaso is aresult driven chief executive officer with over 15 years practical experience leading a dynamic conglomerate and recording exponential growth. Recognized locally and internationally as one of Nigerias most outstanding young leaders of thought, Chima's impact is not only felt in board rooms but also in the slums.

Nigeria: Lamborghini Fever Hits Nigeria As Mercy Eke, Sophia Egbueje Flaunt New Rides

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[Premium Times] The controversy surrounding the acquisition of the Lamborghini has sparked intense debate, with many questioning their source of income and how they could afford such a luxury car.

Malawi: DPP MP Kwelepete Under Fire for Baselessly Accusing Karonga Citizen of MPs' Vehicle Attack

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[Nyasa Times] Outrage has erupted in Karonga after Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Zomba Malosa, Grace Kwelepete, recklessly accused Isaiah Mhango, a Karonga resident, of deflating MPs' vehicles at Parliament--without a shred of evidence.

Boehringer Ingelheim And Mission For Essential Drugs And Supplies Partner To Further Enhance Access To Non-communicable Diseases In Kenya

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Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mission for Essential Drugs and

Malawi: Is Black Market Forex On Its Deathbed? Chakwera's Intervention Sends Parallel Market Rates Tumbling

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[Nyasa Times] A major shift is underway in Malawi's foreign exchange (forex) market, as President Lazarus Chakwera's government interventions appear to have dealt a significant blow to the black market trade. The once-soaring parallel market exchange rate, which hit an all-time high of K5,000 per US dollar, has now slumped to around K3,000 within a matter of days.

Malawi: Who Was Fired for SONA Errors? the Silence From State House, OPC, and Kunkuyu Is Deafening

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[Nyasa Times] The Malawian people have once again been fed a half-truth--if not an outright lie. President Lazarus Chakwera stood before Parliament and confidently declared that five technocrats were responsible for the misinformation in the State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on February 14. According to the President, these individuals were summoned, reprimanded, and--most significantly--the leader of the team was fired.

Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Secures First Algerian Crude Amid Market Shifts

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[Vanguard] Dangote refinery has made its first purchase of Algeria's light sweet Saharan Blend crude, marking a strategic shift in its crude sourcing.

Africa: Military Flight Supports Partner Training, Projects Global Power

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[Africom] Stuttgart, Germany -- U.S. Africa Command, supported by U.S. Strategic Command, conducted a unique training opportunity with Libyan military tactical air controllers to promote the process of reunification of Libyan military and security institutions Feb. 26 in the vicinity of Sirte, Libya.

Nigeria: How Gunmen Abducted Four Students Near Katsina Varsity

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[Vanguard] Kaduna -- Suspected armed bandits yesterday abducted four students in Katsina State.

Escalating Load Shedding Across Africa Highlights The Imperative For Energy Initiatives Like The Africa Energy Indaba

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The recent escalation to Stage 6 load shedding in South Africa, coupled with severe power outages in neighbouring African countries, underscores the critical

Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launches Call for Applications for its Growth Accelerator programme with support from African Guarantee Fund and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited

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The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org/home-awief/) has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH

OCP Africa Presents Innovative Solutions To Support Farmers At Africa Agri Expo 2025

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OCP Africa, a subsidiary of OCP Group and a world leader in the phosphate and derivatives market, showcased several key initiatives aimed at empowering