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Nigeria: Cubana Chiefpriest Agrees to Live TV DNA Test in Paternity Dispute With Kenyan Woman

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[Leadership] Nigerian socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has expressed willingness to undergo a DNA test live on television to resolve his long-running paternity dispute with Kenyan woman Hellen Ati.

Nigeria: Seun Kuti Laments Lack of Opportunities for Talented Scientists and Engineers in Nigeria

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[Leadership] Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has criticised what he described as the absence of adequate structures to support talented young Nigerians, particularly those pursuing careers in science, engineering, research, and other intellectual fields.

Nigeria: Masquerades Lead Protest Over Acquisition of Farmland for Solar Project in Niger

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[Vanguard] Minna -- Masquerades in full regalia on Tuesday led residents of Diko town in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State in a peaceful protest against the acquisition of 500 hectares of farmland by the state government for an industrial solar farming project linked to Abuja Steel Mills Limited.

Nigeria: ICPC, Immigration Partner to Tackle Illegal Migration Through Borno Borders

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[Vanguard] Maiduguri -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Borno State Command, to combat corruption in travel document processing and curb the influx of undocumented migrants through the state's porous borders.

Nigeria: Lagos Targets 30,000 Pupils Daily Under School Feeding Programme

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[Vanguard] No fewer than 30,000 primary and secondary school pupils across selected schools in Lagos State are expected to benefit daily from a free meal programme under the "Adopt a School Snacks for Thought" initiative.

Somalia: Puntland Announces New Security Measures, Warns Against Unauthorized Militias and Federal Activities

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[Shabelle] Garowe, Somalia -- Puntland authorities on Wednesday announced a series of new security measures, including restrictions on militia activity, anti-smuggling operations and tighter controls on the movements of Somali federal officials and security personnel within the semi-autonomous region.

Malawi: CSOs Challenge OPC's Alleged Role in Escom Procurement, Warn of Threat to Malawi 2063 Goals

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[Nyasa Times] A coalition of human rights activists and civil society organisations (CSOs) has announced plans to seek judicial intervention over what it describes as persistent interference by the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) in procurement processes at state-owned enterprises, warning that such actions could undermine the country's long-term development agenda.

Uganda: Plu-Backed MPs Seek to Oust Leader of the Opposition

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- A fresh political battle over the office of the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) is brewing after two Members of Parliament notified Parliament of their intention to introduce a Private Member's Bill seeking to amend the Administration of Parliament Act.

Uganda: Why Police Tactics Are Falling Short On Kidnapping for Ransom Cases

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[Independent (Kampala)] News Analysis -- Security experts are warning that inadequate investment in kidnapping investigation skills has left law enforcement agencies exposed, fueling public anxiety as kidnapping cases continue to rise in Uganda.

Malawi: Malawi's New National Action Plan On Albinism

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[HRW] For years, efforts to protect the rights of people with albinism in Malawi have rightly focused on ending horrific attacks, killings, abductions, and grave tampering. These efforts remain essential as attacks continue. But safety alone is not enough.

UN adopts resolution upholding accountability for attacks on peacekeepers

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It authorises new steps to ensure that those who commit crimes against peacekeepers face justice.

Ceasefire but not a grand bargain between the United States and Iran

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Born of exhaustion rather than peace, the new U.S.–Iran Memorandum of Understanding marks a pivotal shift in West Asian politics. Despite unleashing overwhelming military force to cripple Tehran, Washington and Tel Aviv failed to trigger regime change. Battered but standing, a surviving Iran has parleyed its geographic leverage into a provisional truce, proving that destruction cannot dictate political submission.

Defence team for former CAR president Bozizé accuse court of procedural irregularities

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Defence lawyers in the trial of Central African Republic’s former president, François Bozizé, on Tuesday denounced what they say are procedural irregularities.

Libya's eastern government bans entry for nationals of four countries

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The decree prohibits citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia from entering through all land, sea, and air ports.

Did Kenya’s Gen Z protests achieve anything? An economist weighs up what’s changed and what’s stayed the same

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State spending has remained high despite public demands for greater fiscal discipline.

France confirms first ever case of Ebola in doctor returning from DRC

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France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.

HRW says Cameroon not doing enough to combat violence against women

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In a new report, it said violence against women and girls remains widespread despite repeated government promises to do something about it.

Nairobi signs $1.2 billion airport expansion deal with China Road and Bridge Corp.

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Kenya has signed a $1.2 billion deal with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the country’s transport minister said on Tuesday.

South Africa: AG Tables Local Government Outcome Reports for 2024-2025

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[SAnews.gov.za] Auditor General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke has noted that while there are some green shoots, municipalities have made limited progress in improving audit outcomes.

South Africa: Private Sector Urged to Partner With Government to Improve Air Quality

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[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts has called on the private sector to work with government to strengthen efforts to improve air quality.

Southern Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address 9th SACU Summit in Cape Town

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[SAnews.gov.za] Regional economic integration, industrial development and trade cooperation is expected to come under the spotlight when President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the 9th Summit of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State and Government in Cape Town, on Friday.

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