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Kenya: Kenya Airways Names Kiprono Kittony Chair, David Ndii Director

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The board of Kenya Airways (KQ) has appointed Kiprono Kittony as its new Chairman and David Ndii as a Non-Executive Director in the latest board changes.

Tunisia: Inflation Rate Stands At 5 Percent in February 2026

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[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- The inflation rate stood at 5% in February 2026, up 0.1% compared with January 2026, according to the Consumer Price Index published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Women rickshaw drivers defy norms in Nigeria's conservative Kano

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Women rickshaw drivers defy norms in conservative Nigerian city of Kano

Kenya: Hundreds Gather in Emurua Dikirr to Honour Late MP Johana Ng'eno and Five Community Members

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Hundreds of residents have gathered at Emurua Dikirr Primary School to pay their last respects to their fallen leader and community members.

Kenya: EACC Seeks Constitutional Amendments to Bar Impeached Leaders From 2027 Ballot

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has proposed amendments to key constitutional provisions it says have hindered the effective enforcement of integrity standards for candidates seeking elective office.

Kenya: CAF Postpones Wafcon 2026 Over Unseen Circumstances

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), earlier scheduled to begin on March 17 this year in Morocco, has been postponed.

Nigeria: Weight Loss Injections - Six Dangerous Mistakes Nigerians Make

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[Premium Times] To use weight loss injections safely in Nigeria, start by consulting a qualified doctor who can properly assess your health, medical history, and weight loss goals.

Kenya: Kindiki Forgives Gachagua, Mt Kenya Critics for the Sake of Unity and Development

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says he is unperturbed by the barrage of attacks directed at him by opposition leaders from Mt. Kenya.

Nigeria: How Ex-PDP Chairperson Clinched APC Leadership in Taraba

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[Premium Times] At the APC state congress held in Jalingo late Tuesday, Abubakar Bawa, until recently the PDP chairman in the state, was announced as APC chairman alongside other members of the State Working Committee (SWC). No voting took place

Nigeria: PDP Appoints Caretaker Committee for Shendam, Replaces Wase Lga Chair

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[Premium Times] In a statement issued on Thursday, signed by Choji Felix, its state publicity secretary, the PDP said the decision was taken in line with Section 21 (2)(a-b) of the party's constitution (2025 as amended).

Kenya: 576 Youth Apply for One Job That Requires Facing Teargas

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa has disclosed that a total of 600 Kenyans applied for a single job in his office.

Africa: For Somalia, Building Climate Resilience Is Key to Unlocking Long-Term Growth and Jobs

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[World Bank] Nairobi -- A new World Bank Group report finds that cost-effective and smart development investments, particularly in climate-smart agriculture, resilient cities, disaster risk management, and stronger institutions, could cut projected economic losses for Somalia by half and deliver more stable, productive jobs for its people.

Botswana: Mining Conference to Tackle Industrial Challenges

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- In the face of challenges the energy sector and commodity sale have posed on the national economy, the upcoming Botswana Mining and Energy Conference and Expo (BME) comes at an opportune time for industry players to seek to chart a new course.

Kenya: Record 822 Cyclists Set for 2026 Loop Safari Gravel Series Opener in Limuru

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A record 822 cyclists have registered for the season opener of the LOOP Safari Gravel Series scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at the Limuru Country Club.

Nigeria: Why I Met Jigawa Opposition Leaders - Ex-Defence Minister

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[Premium Times] Mr Badaru has held talks with a former senator and current ADC chieftain in the state, Ubale Shitu, and, most notably, with former Governor Sule Lamido, with whom Mr Badaru shares animosity since a 2017 dispute that led to Mr Lamido's brief detention.

Nigeria: Court Acquits Abba Kyari, Brothers of Non-Declaration of Assets Charges, While Cocaine Trial Continues

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[Premium Times] The judge held that the NDLEA failed to prove the non-disclosure of assets charges against Mr Kyari and his brothers beyond reasonable doubt.

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kill Terrorists After Attack On Borno Base

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[Premium Times] The Boko Haram terrorists carried out the attack on Tuesday evening shortly after residents broke their Ramadan fast

Nigeria: Why I Dumped PDP - Nasarawa Governorship Candidate

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[Premium Times] The two-time PDP governorship candidate says he is "tired" of leading the opposition after eight years.

After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, who will lead Iran?

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Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has long been considered a contender to the post of the country's next paramount ruler — even before an Israeli strike killed his father last week and despite the fact he has never been elected or appointed to a government po

Gabon fashion designer brings traditional raffia to Paris runways

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The natural material derived from palm leaves -- and traditionally reserved for Gabon's nobles and village chiefs -- gained international attention on the runways of the world's fashion capital

The sea is higher than we think: Millions more at risk of rising sea levels, researchers say

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Rising sea levels due to climate change may threaten tens of millions more people than previously thought, according to a new report. Writing in the journal Nature, researchers say that 90 percent of scientific studies use erroneous data when calculating the height of baseline coastal waters.

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