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Madagascar: Successive Cyclones Put Children At Risk in Madagascar

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[Unicef] Second climate-related disaster in two weeks leaves tens of thousands of children cut off from essential services

Sudan faces Ramadan amidst war and economic hardship

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With Ramadan just hours away, shoppers fill the markets of Omdurman, rushing to secure provisions for the holy month. But the festive spirit is overshadowed by hardship due to the uncertainties gripping the country.

Namibia: Mineworkers Union Calls for Urgent Reforms in Mining Sector

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[Namibian] The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) has called for urgent reforms to transform labour practices and achieve decent work in the country's mining sector.

First solar eclipse of the year to seen in the Antarctica

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A partial solar eclipse will be visible to observers in parts of southern Africa and the southern tip of South America.

Guatemala ends monthlong state of emergency aimed at combatting gang violence

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Guatemala lifted its state of emergency Monday, one month after President Bernardo Arévalo sought special powers following the killing of 10 police officers by suspected gang members.

Botswana: Malaria Claims One As Cases Rise in North West District

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[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- Thirty-eight (38) confirmed cases of Malaria were registered in the North West District between November 2025 and January 2026, with one casualty recorded.

Somalia: Somali President Holds Phone Talks With Qatar's Emir On Strengthening Ties

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held what officials described as "fruitful" telephone talks with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, focusing on deepening strategic relations between the two countries.

Somalia: Somali Opposition Forum Holds Talks in Mogadishu Ahead of Government Meeting

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The Somali Future Council held a series of meetings in Mogadishu on Monday evening to discuss the country's political and security situation, as leaders prepare for planned talks with the federal government aimed at resolving mounting tensions.

South Africa: What Is Antisemitism?

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[GroundUp] And who gets to decide what it is?

Seven Ghanaian traders killed in Burkina Faso militant attack

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Seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed when Islamist insurgents attacked the town of Titao in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, Ghana's interior minister has said.

Liberia: Mines, Energy Minister Says Liberia Targets 30 Million Tons of Iron Ore As Arcelormittal Expansion Drives Mining Boom

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[FrontPageAfrica] Cape Town -- Liberia is bracing for a historic surge in iron ore production, with output expected to triple to around 30 million metric tons this year.

Liberia: Govt Bans 'National Fula Security' Amid Fears of Extremism Spillover

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[Liberian Observer] Panic rippled across Liberia over the weekend after videos surfaced on social media showing dozens of men in formation under the banner "National Fula Security of Liberia (NFSL)." Within hours, WhatsApp groups, Facebook timelines, and diaspora forums were flooded with warnings, speculation, and urgent calls for government action.

Kenya and Egypt hold talks aimed at deepening trade and investment

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They also discussed water scarcity and support for the ongoing Nile Basin Initiative grouping together 10 countries

Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) Reveals First 2026 Headline Speakers

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The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) returns to Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, on 22nd - 23rd May 2026, continuing its role as a leading platform

The Trinity Challenge Announces Inspiring Winners From Africa, Asia, The Middle East And Latin America

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The Trinity Challenge today announced the winners of its third Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Youth Funding Competition, supporting youth-led projects across

Kenya: Pilots Warn of Fatigue Amid Ongoing Airport Staff Go-Slow

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Pilots have warned of possible fatigue amid an ongoing industrial action by airport workers that may affect crew scheduling and rest.

Nigeria: British Boarding Schools to Deepen Ties With Nigerian Families

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[Leadership] Leading British boarding schools will engage Nigerian families in March as UK Boarding Schools Week 2026 holds exhibitions in Abuja and Lagos.

Fake funeral suspects allegedly used hearse to smuggle charcoal in Malawi

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Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

Dozens of US troops deployed to Nigeria to help with training and intelligence sharing

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About 100 US troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West African country as the government fights against Islamic militants and other armed groups, the Nigerian military announced Monday.

SAIPEC 2026 Conversations: Tony Attah On Africa’s Energy Growth Agenda

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Africa’s push for energy-led growth reaches a defining moment this week as SAIPEC 2026 begins in Lagos, convening leaders across the sector to focus on

Ghana: Russian Embassy in Ghana Responds to Allegations Involving Citizen Accused of Secretly Filming Women in Ghana and Kenya

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Embassy of Russia in Ghana has responded to reports circulating in sections of the Ghanaian media alleging that a purported Russian citizen engaged in sexual activities with several Ghanaian women and recorded the acts without their consent.

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