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Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Two Nigerian Military Bases

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[Premium Times] Security sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the attacks were launched overnight on Monday.

Nigeria: Teenage Pregnancy Highest in Northern Nigeria - - Report

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[Premium Times] It showed 32 per cent of girls aged 15-19 in Kebbi had been pregnant, followed by Zamfara and Kaduna at 30 per cent each, while Lagos and Edo recorded about three per cent.

Kenya: KWS Temporarily Closes Amboseli Main Airstrip Due to Heavy Rainfall

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Wildlife Service has temporarily suspended aircraft operations at the main airstrip in Amboseli National Park after heavy rainfall flooded the facility, disrupting flights to the popular wildlife destination.

South Africa: Shacks Demolished While Eviction Case Drags On for Durban's Piedmont Park

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[GroundUp] The municipality says it will only be able to provide alternative accommodation in 2027

Zimbabwe: Pressure Group Ibhetshu Likazulu Withdraws Court Challenge Against Constitutional Amendment Extending Mnangagwa's Term

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[New Zimbabwe] A pressure group, Ibhetshu Likazulu, that had taken the government to court over the controversial "2030 agenda" has abruptly withdrawn its case, saying it was forced to do so after a sustained campaign to discredit the organisation and its leadership.

South Africa: City Moves to Appoint Agent for Long-Delayed Transport Centre

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[Our City News] The City of Johannesburg has initiated a process to appoint a managing agent for the troubled Johannesburg Transport Interchange (JITI) Centre, which was completed in 2021 at a cost of R516 million.

South Africa: Electricity Arrests Expose Deep-Seated Billing Corruption

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[Our City News] The arrest of two suspects in a corrupt scheme linked to electricity billing has exposed deeper concerns about systemic weaknesses in Johannesburg's power and billing systems.

Corruption trial of Erdogan opponent and 400 others opens in Turkey

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Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday in a sprawling corruption case critics say is a politically motivated bid to scupper his chances of challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Sierra Leone women prisoners win freedom through football-based reform project

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Sento, a mother of two, was serving a one-year prison sentence until a few days ago. On this International Women’s Day, her time behind bars has come to an end

Guinea opposition leader urges 'direct resistance' after 40 parties dissolved

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Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Ghana calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on its peacekeepers in Lebanon

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Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana's army says.

Tunisia to undertake $1 billion expansion of Carthage airport

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Tunisia is seeking to expand its main international airport by quadrupling its passenger handling capacity as the northern African country eyes more tourism

Namibia: Namibian Police Seize Drugs and Arrest 196 Suspects in February Crackdown

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[Namibian] Namibian Police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says the police seized various illicit drug substances and arrested 196 suspects in February.

Namibia: GBV, Inequality Halt Women'sprogress - Nandi-Ndaitwah

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[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says although progress has been made in advancing women's rights, challenges such as gender-based violence and economic inequality continue to hinder full gender equality.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Arrives in Brazil for a State Visit

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Brasília ahead of a State Visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between South Africa and Brazil.

Nigeria: IWD - NGO Urges Better Kaduna Health Budget Rollout to Reduce Maternal, Child Deaths

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[Premium Times] KADMAM emphasised that, beyond infrastructure and equipment, consistent funding, availability of essential drugs, skilled health workers, and expanded access to family planning services were critical to reducing preventable maternal and child deaths

Somalia: Ex-Somali President Farmaajo Opposes Newly Signed Constitution

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has strongly opposed a newly signed constitution endorsed by the country's incumbent leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, warning that the move could deepen political divisions in the Horn of Africa nation.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Considers Social Media Ban for Under-18s in Child Protection Plan

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[263Chat] The government says it is working on new legislation that could restrict children under the age of 18 from using social media platforms as part of a wider effort to improve online safety.

Congo-Brazzaville: Congo-Brazzaville's Predictable Election Masks a Brewing Succession Battle

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[ISS] The growing pool of disaffected youth could test the ruling party's grip on power, especially as succession questions loom.

Senegal divided over former president Macky Sall's candidacy for UN chief

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Macky Sall to succeed United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres? Not everyone in Senegal likes the idea. Victims of the violence in 2021 and 2024 under the former president’s regime are strongly opposed. So are some of ruling majority, including this member of parliament.

South Africa: Bringing It Home - South Africa is Leading the Charge to Make Anti-HIV jab for Africa

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[Bhekisisa] South Africa's National Aids Council, Sanac, has asked local drug companies to submit applications by April 7 to make generic versions of an anti-HIV jab that could end Aids by 2043 in the country. The original version of the once-every-six-months shot, known as lenacapavir , is produced by the US pharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences . Sanac will submit a shortlist of successful applicants, who met the requirements of the Council's expression of interest call , to

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