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[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa, Feb 12 (Horn Diplomat) -- African heads of state and government continued to arrive in Ethiopia's capital on Thursday ahead of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU), set to formally open later this week.

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In a communique on Thursday, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) said it strongly rejected the unilateral recognition of the "so-called Republic of Somaliland" by Israel, and called for 'its immediate revocation'

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The acting head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo arrived on Thursday in Goma, which is under the control of the M23 armed group. The mission described the arrival as ‘an important milestone'.

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Africa’s markets are expanding, its trade relationships are evolving, and global competition for long-term economic partnership is intensifying. As

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The appeal trial of a prominent Tunisian lawyer jailed on anti-terror charges started on Thursday, after the judge rejected the defence's demand for his provisional release on health grounds.

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A cyclone packing violent winds has killed at least 35 people and caused devastation in Madagascar's second-largest city, the Indian Ocean island's disaster authority said Thursday, releasing an updated toll.

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Vladyslav Heraskevych was not allowed to compete Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to use a helmet other than the one that honors more than 20 of his country's athletes and coaches killed in the war with Russia

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[Daily Trust] Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit.

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[Daily Trust] A police officer has reportedly lost his life following an attack by suspected illegal miners at a mining site in Zuzungi Community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State.

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[Daily Trust] The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a total budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, with substantial allocations to election operations, technology and capital expenditure.

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[Daily Trust] Seplat Energy Plc, a joint venture partner of NNPC Ltd and a major supplier of gas into the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) pipeline network, has announced a scheduled routine maintenance of its gas production facilities from February 12 to 15, 2026.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the licence of a PSV driver captured on video driving along a pedestrian walkway at the All Soaps area near Thika Road.

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[Namibian] Former politician and Caprivi treason convict Geoffrey Mwilima has died at the age of 70.

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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,

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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.

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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.

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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.

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[ENA] The African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Moses Vilakati, has praised Ethiopia's agricultural progress, describing its emergence as a wheat exporter as a major milestone for the continent.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A deepening crisis has rocked the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi alleged that last weekend's National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Mombasa was sanctioned by President William Ruto, heightening claims of State House interference in the opposition party's affairs.

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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.

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[GroundUp] Many families are still waiting for restitution