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Niger coup leader Bazoum still detained as presidential term ends

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The presidential term of Niger’s ousted leader, Mohamed Bazoum, officially ends on Thursday, but he is unlikely to be released from detention or even put on trial, leaving the situation uncertain.

Trump willing to end war even if Strait of Hormuz stays closed - Report

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U.S. President Donald Trump has told aides that he is willing to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday night, citing officials

Premature babies evacuated from Gaza strip return to their parents

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A group of toddlers evacuated as premature infants just a month into the Israel-Hamas war returned Monday to families overjoyed yet worried about their futures in a transformed Gaza.

Spanish Police uncover high-tech drug tunnel beneath Ceuta border

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Spanish police have uncovered a highly sophisticated drug-smuggling tunnel in Ceuta, right along the border with Morocco, and it’s unlike anything you’d expect from a typical trafficking route.

Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent

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Solomon Ogbonna Eziko's installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

South Africa: Minister Enoch Godongwana Cuts Fuel Tax By R3

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[Scrolla] Minister Enoch Godongwana said the government will slash fuel taxes by R3 to help people pay less for their fuel. The tax cut comes after oil prices jumped when the USA and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February last month.

Liberia: Liberia Stalls On Lead Rules, With Children At Risk

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[SciDev.Net] Monrovia, Scidev.Net -- When a Liberian mother brings her child to hospital with learning difficulties or seizures, doctors cannot check whether lead poisoning is the cause.

Sudan: UN Alarm At Constraints On Humanitarian Access Across Sudan Amid Ongoing Attacks

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[Dabanga] New York -- The Office of UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has expressed alarm at attacks on civilians and ongoing restraints on humanitarian access across Sudan. Drone attacks constantly target civilians, and essential roads are unsafe, making humanitarian aid logistics nigh-on impossible.

Ghana: Ghana Football Bosses Sack Head Coach Addo After Fourth Straight Defeat

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[RFI] Otto Addo has been dismissed as Ghana head coach after a damaging run of four straight defeats, with the Black Stars now facing a race against time to appoint a successor ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Panama.

Nigeria's foreign minister Tuggar resigns

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Yusuf Tuggar’s resignation was confirmed in a statement posted on Facebook post by his spokesperson on Monday

In Sudan, sexual violence is a "weapon" among many

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Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militias are using sexual violence as a "weapon of war" in Darfur to control civilians, medical charity Doctors Without Borders said Tuesday.

South Africa: 'We Have Not Appointed Any King' - Somali Shop-Owners Targeted in Protests Against Nigerians

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[GroundUp] "Coronation" of Igbo man sparks furious protests in Buffalo City

Nigeria: 14.3m Nigerians Abusing Drugs - Sardauna Foundation

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[Daily Trust] The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) has raised alarm that about 14.3 million Nigerians are involved in drug use, with youths accounting for a significant proportion of those affected.

Africa: Regional Collaboration Critical for Africa's Ai Future - - Experts

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[New Times] East African leaders and experts have emphasised that collaboration across the region is essential for harnessing the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensuring that Africa retains control over its digital future.

More than 70 miners killed in South Sudan as government and opposition trade blame

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Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

Liberia: Victims and Advocates Angry As Government Stays Silent Over Bribery Allegations in Country's Biggest Human Trafficking Case As Suspects' Release Date Nears

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Nigeria: Nema, IOM Receive 145 Returnees From Libya

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[Vanguard] The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the International Office for Migration (IOM) has received 145 Nigerian returnees from Benghazi, Libya, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja.

Sudan: MSF Report Reveals 3,396 Cases of Sexual Violence Documented in Darfur

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[MSF] Report documents widespread and systematic sexual violence across roads, fields and displacement camps both in acute conflict zones and far from front lines

Céline Dion announces emotional Paris comeback after health battle

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Under the lights of the Eiffel Tower, French-Canadian superstar Céline Dion has shared a powerful comeback announcement. Under the lights of the Eiffel Tower, French-Canadian superstar Céline Dion has shared a powerful comeback announcement.

Sudan: MSF Report Finds No Safe Places for Women and Girls in Darfur

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[MSF] Nairobi -- Women in Darfur, Sudan, are demanding protection, care and justice as sexual violence continues across the region, both in active conflict areas and far beyond frontlines, according to a new report released today by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

Zimbabwe: Police Foil Human Trafficking Ring Linked to Russia War Effort

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[263Chat] Four men appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court over the weekend on charges of trafficking Zimbabweans to Russia, where the victims were reportedly coerced into participating in the invasion of Ukraine.

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