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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a cessation of all violence and hostilities in South Sudan.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Scientists have identified several insect species previously unknown to science in the richly biodiverse Richtersveld National Park.

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[Namibian] The bail hearing of six individuals charged in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) was not conducted impartially and competently, a lawyer claimed in the Windhoek High Court on Friday.

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[Namibian] Namibia is among 53 African countries set to benefit from China's expanded zero-tariff policy, following an announcement made during foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian's regular press conference on 11 June 2025.

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[Namibian] NAMIBIANS borrowed N$808.2 million or 0.7% more month-on-month (m/m) in December, bringing the cumulative credit outstanding to N$122.3 billion.

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Namibia’s power utility, NamPower, has officially commissioned the Sekelduin 132/66/33 kV Substation near Swakopmund, marking Africa’s first fully digital

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Opposition leaders were left visibly angered on Monday after a planned meeting with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja failed to materialise, despite prior assurances that he would personally address their concerns.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief Justice Martha Koome has opened an induction workshop for fifteen newly appointed judges of the Court of Appeal of Kenya, urging them to uphold excellence and accelerate the delivery of justice under the Judiciary's Social Transformation through Access to Justice (STAJ) blueprint.

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[263Chat] Opposition Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) party has launched an attack on the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill warning that it threatens the very foundations of the republic and could undermine the country's democratic order.

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[Scrolla] The Government Employees Medical Scheme announced a 9.8% increase in medical aid contributions. FEDUSA president Godfrey Selematsela called it economically unjustifiable. A march is planned for 21 February to oppose the new rates.

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[Daily Maverick] Keyuren Maharaj developed the CityMenderSA app to track infrastructure issues.

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[Daily Maverick] The University of Cape Town was thrown into turmoil on the first day of the academic year as students blocked campus entrances, including the M3 access in Rondebosch, protesting against fee blocks, student debt and accommodation shortages that they say exclude academically eligible students from registering. University management has acknowledged receipt of a memorandum from student leaders and committed to responding, while insisting that academic activities continue.

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[IFJ] The military junta in Mali arrested prominent journalist Youssouf Sissoko under the country's cybercrime law, following the publication of an article in L'Alternance on 2 February. The article challenged remarks made by Niger's junta leader, President Abdourahamane Tiani, who alleged that the presidents of France, Benin and the Ivory Coast supported the extremist groups that attacked Niamey's airport on 29 January.

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[WFP] Ramadan traditions persist even in the harshest environments. From hot meals in Gaza to food staples in Afghanistan and income support in the Central African Republic, WFP helps families uphold faith and dignity during the Muslim month of fasting, despite a backdrop of crisis.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia and Tanzania have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration management and enhancing coordination between their respective institutions, officials said.

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Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.

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Pix of the Day February 16, 2026

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The northern Nigerian state where the United States staged Christmas Day air strikes targeting Islamist militants is preparing for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and trying to banish thoughts of the violence that has plagued the region.

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, delivered on Sunday 15 February 2026 his first-ever official address to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa. Dr Ould Tah assumed office as the ninth President of the Bank on 1 September last year.

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[allAfrica] The annual summit of the African Union in Addis Ababa comes at a pivotal moment for the continent. In the 21st century, Africa is no longer a marginal player in global affairs. It is the world's youngest continent, a strategic hub for critical minerals, a frontier for digital innovation, and a decisive voice in climate negotiations.

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[Premium Times] The charges followed Mr El-Rufai's during a televised interview on Arise TV in which he claimed that he and unnamed person had access to Mr Ribadu's private telephone conversations.