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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has proposed the creation of an Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner to regulate the growing use of AI in Kenya.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's National Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) and Azule Energy on Monday announced the start of gas supply from the Quiluma field, from the Novo Gas Consortium (NGC), since last Friday.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication, Mário Oliveira, stated on Monday in France that the start of the ANGEO-1 project represents a decisive step in consolidating the Angolan space program.

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[New Zimbabwe] The Defend the Constitution Platform (DCP) has escalated its opposition to the controversial Constitutional amendment bill, which seeks to extend the tenure of the presidency and Parliament, by appealing to international organisations in an effort to block the proposed changes.

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[Nyasa Times] The cost of living for an average urban household has dropped by 4.6 percent in February, offering a slight relief to consumers grappling with high prices.

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[Nyasa Times] A storm is brewing over the continued detention of former Immigration chief Brigadier Charles Kalumo, with growing calls for authorities to show restraint as the visibly unwell ex-military officer reportedly struggles to access urgent medical care.

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[GroundUp] Most recent list published, October 2025, reflected the status of late judgments from nearly a year ago.

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The Industrial Court is set to devise new means to eradicate its case backlog through the establishment of a Judicial Case Management (JCM) Unit, which will comprise four Judges of the Industrial Court.

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[Premium Times] "The increase can be attributed to the rate of increase in the average prices of Beans, Carrots, Okazi Leaf, Cassava Tuber, Crayfish, Millet Flour, Yam Flour, Snails, Avenger (Ogbono/Apon) - dried ungrinded, and cow peas," NBS stated.

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[Premium Times] The judge ordered Mr Sowore's lawyer to "come out" of the bar area of the courtroom "and kneel down".

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[Premium Times] It is not clear yet what caused the explosions, but residents said they suspected bombs planted by Boko Haram insurgents or suicide bombers.

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Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano has reached the ocean on France’s Réunion island for the first time in nearly two decades, drawing residents and tourists.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi City County has called on residents living along riverbanks and riparian areas to take immediate safety precautions and voluntarily relocate from high-risk zones, following a fatal building collapse at Blue Estate in Shauri Moyo, Kamukunji Sub-County.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has filed a Notice of Appeal challenging a High Court ruling that acquitted Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in a case involving alleged unlawful acquisition of public funds and conflict of interest.

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[New Zimbabwe] Lack of a border fence between South Africa and Zimbabwe and broken redline fences are compounding the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD), in Limpopo, SA Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has said.

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[New Zimbabwe] Local human rights watchdog Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) says growing intimidation and violence are undermining public debate around the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3.

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[New Times] All roads lead to BK Arena this Tuesday, March 17, as Kigali hosts the third edition of Move Afrika, the touring concert series led by Global Citizen.

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Cuba suffers a nationwide blackout, exposing the fragility of its power grid as millions endure heat, shortages and long waits for electricity.

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The head of the Catholic Church will travel to four countries — Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea — delivering seven masses and 11 speeches during the multi-day trip

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Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

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As Nigeria continues to battle an outbreak of Lassa fever, the number of new infections dropped to 65 in the last week of February, the country’s Centre for Disease Control said on Monday, down from 77 the week before.