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Nigeria: Judge Withdraws From EFCC's Cases Against Malami

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[Premium Times] Mr Egwuatu announced his withdrawal from the cases shortly after the assets forfeiture suit was called for mention on Thursday,

Liberia: Lima Commits U.S.$250k to Boost Liberian Football

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[Liberian Observer] In a historic move linking Liberia's economic strength with its sporting ambitions, the Liberia Football Association (LFA) and the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) signed a landmark $250,000 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday to fund grassroots football and strengthen the national team, the Lone Star.

South Africa: Fans Snap Up Soweto Derby Tickets in Record Time

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[Scrolla] Kaizer Chiefs confirmed the 94,000 seat FNB Stadium is sold out for the 28 February Betway Premiership clash. Pirates lead the table with 35 points, Chiefs have 30 and Sundowns sit second on 32 points.

Liberia: Commercial Banks Sound Alarm Over Soaring Non-Performing Loans

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[Liberian Observer] The President of the Liberia Bankers Association (LBA) and Chief Executive Officer of Bloom Bank Liberia, Olalekan Balogu, has urged the Liberian government and regulatory authorities to take decisive action on the country's persistent non-performing loans (NPLs), warning that unresolved bad debts are stifling credit expansion and limiting economic growth.

Botswana: MPs Evoke a Move Towards Job Creation and Fiscal Discipline

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The ongoing parliamentary debate on the 2026/27 Budget has highlighted a significant shift in Botswana's economic strategy, moving away from government-led spending toward a private-sector-led model designed to tackle youth unemployment and healthcare shortages.

South Africa: 60 Years Since District Six Declared Whites-Only Area

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[GroundUp] Many families are still waiting for restitution

South Africa: KZN Sweatshops Sued for Labour Law Violations

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[GroundUp] Bargaining council alleges that pay is below minimum wage and workers endure appalling conditions

South Africa: Ahead of Ramaphosa's 2026 SONA - the Facts On Jobs, Services and More

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[Africa Check] Ahead of Ramaphosa's 2026 Sona: the facts on jobs, services and more

Kenya: Security Scare As Man Runs Towards President Ruto During Mandera Tour

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A security scare occurred on Thursday when a man attempted to run towards President William Ruto during a public tour in Mandera County.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Deploys Ministers Before SONA to 'Urgently' Tackle Joburg's Water Crisis

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[Daily Maverick] Water will take centre stage in the reforms President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce in his State of the Nation Address.

Thomas Partey charged with new rape counts in UK case

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Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is facing fresh criminal charges in the UK, after prosecutors added two further counts of rape linked to a new complainant.

Nigeria: Nigeria and the Diplomatic Arena

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[This Day] The prolonged absence of ambassadors in strategic capitals of the world have created a diplomatic vacuum at a critical moment, contends Kalu Okoronkwo

Gender-Informed Leadership: A Path To Universal Health

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Ghana's Thomas Partey facing two additional rape charges in UK

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The former Arsenal midfielder is set to appear in court on 13 March.

Young woman becomes first-ever drum master of a Brazilian samba school

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Laisa Lima will lead Arranco's parade when they take part in the annual inter-school competition on the weekend.

Africa: New African Research Shapes the Future of HIV Treatment Globally

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[Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis] Failure to adhere to HIV treatment is costing lives The Ndovu Study is strengthening HIV treatment by redefining how treatment failure and drug resistance are detected, managed, and prevented across Africa and beyond.

World Cup ticket prices surge on FIFA re-sale site

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The ticket prices for the upcoming FIFA World Cup have skyrocketed on the resale platforms, a few months ahead of the competition's commencement in July.

Africa: Continued Voter Disinterest Undermines Democratic Governance in Benin

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[ISS] Ahead of the April presidential polls, low voter turnout in legislative and local elections calls for an assessment of electoral laws.

South Africa: Daily Trek Up a Mountain to Collect Firewood for Villagers Without Electricity

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[Health-e] At 6am on a Saturday morning, 43-year-old Luvhengo Vhulahani leaves her homestead in Tshakhuma village in Limpopo's Makhado Municipality. It's 8am when she returns. She walks slowly, balancing a heavy stack of firewood on her head.

Kenya: Ruto Vows Tough Action On Al-Shabaab During Mandera Visit

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has pledged firm action against Al-Shabaab terrorists, calling on residents of Mandera County to cooperate with security agencies in restoring stability.

Nigeria: Tinubu's Reforms Have Rescued Nigeria, Says Gov Abiodun

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[Premium Times] The governor recalled comments recently made by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, who described Mr Tinubu's reforms as the greatest enabler of Nigeria's economic recovery.

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