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Liberia: Court Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Ex - Presidential Candidate

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[Liberian Observer] The Monrovia City Magisterial Court has dismissed all criminal charges filed against Allen R. Brown, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Urban Marketing Group Inc., citing prolonged prosecutorial inaction and failure to proceed in accordance with the law. He is also a former presidential candidate in 2023 on the Liberia Restoration Party ticket.

Liberia: Boakai's Consequential 3rd Year

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[Liberian Observer] When President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. mounts the podium to deliver his third Annual Message to the 55th Legislature today, the moment will carry far more weight than constitutional routine. Two years into a six-year mandate, the Unity Party-led administration stands at a crossroads -- judged no longer by promises made on the campaign trail, but by outcomes delivered -- or deferred.

Namibia: NBC Denies Plans to Re-Interview Director General Candidates

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[Namibian] The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has denied claims that it plans to conduct re-interviews for the position of director general.

Kenya: Exiled Ugandan Supreme Court Judge Protests Escalating Post-Poll Crackdown

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Exiled former Ugandan Supreme Court Justice Esther Kisaakye has condemned a violent post-election crackdown in Uganda amid killings, abductions, and raids targeting supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Party.

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Police Officers in Oyo, Kill Inspector

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[Premium Times] The attack occurred about a week after gunmen killed another police officer in Oyo State.

Nigeria: Opposition Lawmakers Fault 2025 Budget Implementation

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[Daily Trust] Members of the Opposition Caucus in the House of Representatives have raised concerns over the alleged non-implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act, warning that key finance officials may be held accountable for what they described as failed commitments to the legislature.

SADC team joins Mozambique flood rescue effort

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A regional emergency team has arrived in Mozambique to help deal with the aftermath of severe flooding.

South Africa: Combined Crises - - Ramphosa Decries 26 Murders, While Turmoil Rocks SA Law Enforcement

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[Daily Maverick] President Ramaphosa expresses 'sadness' over 26 murders while SA law enforcers battle over accountability in a nation gripped by crime, corruption and community despair.

South Africa: Hippo Meat Frenzy Ends in Tragedy At Lake St Lucia

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[Daily Maverick] Two men have died in the aftermath of the illegal snaring of a hippo in the Imfolozi River floodplain, near the mouth of Lake St Lucia in northern KwaZulu-Natal

Zimbabwe: Lightning, Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings Issued Across Zim

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[263Chat] The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of continued unstable weather conditions with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and the risk of localised flooding expected across large parts of the country.

Nigeria: Minister Decries Snail-Speed of Zaria-Sheme Road Project

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[Premium Times] The project forms part of the dualisation of the Zaria-Funtua-Sokoto road in Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states.

West Africa: Lagos Hospital Conducts 'West Africa's First' Robotic Gynaecological Surgery

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[Premium Times] "With robotic surgery, we removed two large tumours. She will go home today and return to work tomorrow."

Kenya: Kenya, Rwanda Formalise KPA Kigali Office to Strengthen Regional Trade

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[New Times] For more than 12 years, the Port of Mombasa has served the Rwandan market, positioning itself as the region's most modern and efficient gateway for international trade.

South Africa: Living in Limbo - Eight Years Later Families Are Still in Community Hall

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[GroundUp] City says it has "identified possible relocation areas" but gives no timeline

South Africa: SRD Grant Increase Is 'Simply Unaffordable' Says Treasury

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[GroundUp] Government appeals ruling that R370 grant regulations are unconstitutional and unlawful

Goma one year on: Entrepreneurs rebuild after M23 takeover

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One year later, Gentil still keeps the images of his looted shop, filmed by passersby. Like many entrepreneurs in Goma, he chose to get back on his feet, not to give up, and to resume his activities despite an economy that remains extremely fragile.

Africa: All of Africa Today - January 26, 2025

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Liberia: Electricity Operators Want the Power Theft to Be a Non-Billable Offense

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[New Dawn] The General Manager of Jungle Energy Power Liberia (JEP), Aliou M. Keita, is calling on the government to make electricity theft a non-bailable offense.

Liberia: Enforcing the Liberianization Act: Time to Kickout Non-Liberians Operating in These Sectors

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[New Dawn] By law, at least 26 businesses are reserved exclusively for Liberians under the Liberianization Act. The Act, originally established in 1976 and expanded in 1998, is a legal framework designed to protect and empower Liberian-owned businesses.

Kenya: Kindiki Raises Suspicion Over Othaya Chaos As Gachagua Claims Assassination Plot

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has suggested that the violence witnessed during a church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Othaya may have been self-sponsored for political sympathy.

Kenya: 'A Government of Criminals' - Maraga Blasts Ruto After Othaya Church Chaos

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on President William Ruto to issue a public apology to Kenyans -- and specifically to worshippers at Witima ACK Church in Nyeri County -- following violent scenes that erupted during a church service in Othaya on Sunday.

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