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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Veteran Liberian journalist Rodney D. Sieh has publicly accused Montserrado County District No. 5 Representative Priscilla Cooper of misrepresenting facts surrounding a recent cleanup exercise along Police Academy Road, saying the lawmaker falsely claimed responsibility for an initiative he quietly undertook using his personal resources.

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The national futsal team have commenced training for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier tie against Namibia.

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[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), has announced the transition to a fully online system for mineral rights applications, with the paper-based process set to end on February 15, 2026.

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[Vanguard] The Police Command in Anambra has cautioned residents of Awka against organising or participating in street protests over any form of crime, warning that such actions could undermine public peace and safety.

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[Vanguard] The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has confirmed the release of 52 youths, including students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, Edo State arrested on Monday for taking part in a protest over security matters in the community.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Morocco have convened their first-ever joint defense committee meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across various military fields on Thursday.

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[Premium Times] It was a double whammy for the Lamidos, particularly Aminu, with the Supreme Court earlier delivering a judgement reversing their acquittal in a separate joint money laundering trial.

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[Premium Times] The governor vowed that no retired worker would leave service with unfulfilled entitlements while NLC, TUC and NUP praised his commitment to workers' welfare

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His party, the Front for the National Salvation of Cameroon, has also announced it will boycott upcoming parliamentary and municipal elections, arguing that participation would legitimise what it calls electoral wrongdoing.

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Torrential rains and devastating floods have killed dozens of people across southern Africa, with authorities warning that more severe weather is still to come.

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Russia’s new ambassador to Niger presented his credentials on Thursday to the West African country’s military leader, as the two nations continue to strengthen ties.

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Brahim Díaz continues to lead the Golden Boot race at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, holding onto top spot as Morocco seal their place in the final on home ground.

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[U.S. Embassy Kampala] Location: Uganda, countrywide

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An Israeli air strike in Gaza killed five, including a commander of Hamas' Al Qassam Brigades. Hamas called it an assassination, accusing Israel of escalating tensions.

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[Daily Maverick] Relentless rains spilling over from Mozambique have submerged villages across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, sweeping away homes, cutting off roads and leaving communities isolated and desperate.

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[Daily Maverick] Defence minister said the president's orders were 'clearly communicated to all parties'.

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[SNA] Khartoum -- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris on Thursday visited Butri city in Al-Gezira State.

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[SNA] Khartoum, Jan. 15, 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris affirmed the Hope Government's keenness to strengthening cooperation with regional and international organizations.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Police have used tear gas to disperse hundreds of National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters who gathered at the Kayunga District tally centre, demanding the immediate declaration of Harriet Nakwedde as the winner of the District Woman Member of Parliament race.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued an urgent public notice about critically high water levels at several dams across Limpopo.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the Red Level 10 warning for Friday's disruptive rain remains in place for the Lowveld in Mpumalanga, especially over Nkomazi, Bushbuckridge, and the City of Mbombela.