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South Africa: Flood Victims Cry Foul After Food Parcels Given to Other People

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[GroundUp] The Limpopo premier's office is urging people left without food aid to notify their ward councillors

Nigeria: National Assembly and Mounting Pressure to Reserve Legislative Seats for Women

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[This Day] As Nigeria's National Assembly nears a decisive vote, a controversial constitutional amendment reserving legislative seats for women has become a defining test of political courage. Beyond gender justice, advocates say failure to pass the bill risks shutting Nigeria out of a projected $269 billion economic gain and deepening a democratic deficit. Sunday Aborisade reports.

Ghana: Govt Plans To Rename Kotoka Airport 'In Honor Of Accra Residents'

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[Ghanaian Times] A bill to ensure the renaming of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport is expected to be brought to the House by the Minister of Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, during the First Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament.

Lagos State Assembly orders pause in Makoko demolitions after protests

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Lawmakers in Lagos have ordered an immediate stop to ongoing demolitions in the Makoko waterfront community following resident protests and petitions.

Leader of South Africa's second largest party will not seek re-election

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The surprise move that may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Uganda: Museveni Lines Up Six Witnesses to Defend 2026 Election Victory in Court

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has lined up six witnesses who will defend his 2026 election victory in the Supreme Court.

Kenya: Ruto Announces Tax Relief for Low and Middle-Income Earners

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced new tax relief measures for Kenyan workers, exempting those earning up to Sh30,000 from income tax.

Son of Moammar Gadhafi, Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, killed in Libya

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Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and one-time heir apparent of Libya ’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed in the northern African country, Libyan officials said Tuesday.

Gaza residents return to Khan Younis after Rafah reopens

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Palestinians began returning to Khan Younis via the reopened Rafah crossing, but only a few crossed as aid stayed blocked and many remained stranded.

South Africa: National Minimum Wage to Rise to R30.23 Per Hour From March

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[SAnews.gov.za] Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced an increase in the statutory National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 2026, raising it from R28.79 to R30.23 for each ordinary hour worked.

Mark Rutte visits damaged Kyiv energy site as Russia steps up attacks

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During a secretive Kyiv visit, NATO’s Mark Rutte meets Zelenskyy, tours bombed infrastructure and stresses urgent air defence support for Ukraine.

Nigeria: Insecurity - U.S. Military Confirms Deployment of 'Small Team' to Nigeria

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[Premium Times] The deployment comes amid a long-running insurgency in Nigeria, particularly involving Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 4, 2026

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Nigeria: Epstein Wanted to Trade in Nigeria's Crude Oil, but Feared Being Defrauded

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[Premium Times] The newly released documents include numerous emails between Mr Epstein and people in his small, ultra-circle.

Appeal trial of accused Franco-Rwandan genocidaire opens in Paris

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The appeal trial of an accused Franco-Rwandan genocidaire opened at the Paris Court of Assize on Tuesday.

Libya: Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, Son of Former Libyan Leader, Killed

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[allAfrica] Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been reportedly shot dead.

Africa: Trump Renews Lapsed Trade Subsidy Pact with Africa

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[DW] First enacted in 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) allows qualifying sub-Saharan African countries to export over 1,800 products to the US duty-free. Export countries include Nigeria and South Africa.

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, son of Moammar Gadhafi, killed in Zintan, Libyan officials say

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Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and one-time heir apparent of Libya ’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed in the northern African country, Libyan officials said Tuesday.

South Africa: Johannesburg Races to Restore Water in Midrand - South African News Briefs - February 4, 2025

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[allAfrica] Johannesburg Races to Restore Water in Midrand

South Africa: 82 Prisoners Still On the Run After Escaping Eastern Cape Police Custody

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[Scrolla] MEC Xolile Nqatha said 82 prisoners remain at large after escaping Eastern Cape police custody over three financial years provincewide. Wrongful releases, transport escapes and police negligence caused the breakouts with disciplinary action taken yearly, the provincial department told legislators.

Africa: WHO Launches 2026 Appeal to Help Millions of People in Health Emergencies and Crisis Settings

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[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care.

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