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[Capital FM] Following a bye in the opening week of Nairobi County Cricket Association (NCCA) T20 League 2026, Ruaraka A will be hoping to start the season on a high as they host Nairobi Gymkhana A at Ruaraka Sports Club Ground on Sunday.

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[African Union] This morning at the AU, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, received H.E. Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, #India's Vice Minister for Economic Relations responsible for AU affairs.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Supreme Court has dismissed a bid by the Attorney General to stop proceedings in a case challenging the legality of the appointment of 51 Principal Secretaries by President William Ruto.

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[Daily Trust] Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) said they foiled a Boko Haram ambush and killed terrorists, including two of their senior commanders, along the Sambisa and Mandara Mountains axis of Borno state.

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[Daily Trust] Nigeria's electricity grid has recorded its first collapse of 2026 with generation recording 20 megawatts as at 1 pm on Friday 23.

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[Daily Trust] Amid the ongoing impeachment threat against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, the Presidency has declared its support for the governor, stating that he is the leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

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[Daily Trust] Avi-Cenna International School and Grange School, both located in Lagos, have temporarily suspended physical academic activities following threats of a possible explosion.

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As the most severe internet blackout in Iran’s history stretches into its third week, activists report the human cost of a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests has climbed to at least 5,002 killed.

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[Premium Times] Between early 2025 and late 2025, suspected Mpox cases declined by 40 per cent, while confirmed cases dropped by 60 per cent.

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[Premium Times] He ascended the throne at the age of 16 following the death of his father.

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[Premium Times] According to a statement by the US embassy in Nigeria, the session focused on discussion around reducing violence, protecting civilians, and ensuring that all Nigerians can freely practice their religion without fear.

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[Premium Times] Despite showcasing their signature sound and chemistry across four tracks, they offered limited lyrical range and creative ambition.

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[Premium Times] The attack resulted in the deaths of six men, while many other villagers were forced to abandon their homes in search of safety.

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A South African court has rejected an attempt by the country’s heritage authority to stop the sale and export of items linked to Nelson Mandela.

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[Premium Times] Nigeria has not consciously addressed the question of designing the country's political philosophy based on the knowledge of its history - precolonial and colonial, the failures of the present, and the opportunities as well uncertainties of the future. As the world experiences mega-shifts from the classic political wisdom that shaped the way the state, morality, governance, ethics, rules and social constructs are understood, it is imperative for us to seize on the opportunity to put our thoughts forward.

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[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President of the Republic, Kaïs Saïed, had a meeting on Friday morning at Carthage Palace with Poland's Ambassador to Tunisia, Justyna PoraziÅ"ska, on a farewell visit marking the end of her mission in Tunisia.

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia and Belarus have signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the two countries, the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) said.

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's central bank, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), has recorded losses equivalent to $2.6 billion following the country's shift from a fixed to a market-based foreign exchange regime in July 2024, according to audited financial statements cited by the Kenyan outlet The EastAfrican.

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia is changing--fast, visibly, and in ways that deserve recognition. Digitalization is spreading across everyday life, and Addis Abeba is undergoing one of the most ambitious urban transformations in its history.

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (Phd) has reaffirmed Germany's support for Ethiopia's peacebuilding efforts and the full implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement during talks with Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos (PhD) in Addis Abeba, as part of his official visit to Ethiopia on Thursday, 22 January 2026.

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Deputy Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Kaspar Mmuya, has launched a 5bn/- bond by First Housing Finance (Tanzania) and asked construction institutions to conduct thorough research on affordable housing to ensure middle-income Tanzanians can access homeownership.