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Pakistan is facing renewed fighting along its border with Afghanistan as clashes continue near the Torkham crossing.

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[GroundUp] The canegrowers' association represents 23,000 farmers

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Information Network Security Administration (INSA) has issued an urgent warning over what it described as a widespread cyberattack targeting WhatsApp users, with perpetrators exploiting the ongoing seventh general election process.

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A peaceful demonstration was held at the Baloni Stadium in Mekelle city protesting the recent decision by Ethiopia's House of Federation and the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia. Addressing the rally, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Woreda, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, warned that an issue that should be resolved politically must not be allowed to escalate into armed conflict.

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Former Prime Minister of Tunisia Ali Larayedh saw his initial 34-year jail term reduced to 24 years on Thursday evening for allegedly aiding Tunisian jihadists in travelling to Syria for years.

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Rwanda have launched the Nature-Based Flood Adaptation to Increase Community Resilience in the Western Part of Rwanda, at a 3-day workshop and training session in Kigali, the country's capital.

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The UN says it's unclear whether charity staff are targeted because of their work or their perceived affiliation with one of the war’s factions.

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Teenagers in Buenos Aires identifying as “therians” are going viral on social media, prompting mixed public reactions from mental health professionals.

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[Scrolla] Grammy-winning singer Anthony Hamilton arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday and was greeted by cheering fans, selfies and hugs ahead of his Durban concert. Anthony Hamilton shared a video from Johannesburg and said South Africa feels like home, calling himself Mzwandile and saying his heart is full.

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[Scrolla] Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially announced he is running to become the next federal leader of the Democratic Alliance at the party conference in April. Gauteng Democratic Alliance leader Solly Msimanga has also entered the race for federal chairperson, saying he wants the position to be used more effectively.

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[263Chat] Local church leaders have launched a blistering attack on proposed constitutional changes warning that the country risks sliding backwards if controversial amendments extending political power are pushed through without public approval.

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[Parliament of South Africa] There was high drama in a meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of corruption, criminal infiltration and political interference in the justice system when forensic examiner Mr Paul O'Sullivan abandoned his testimony and walked out, claiming he had a flight to catch.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fresh by-election results and growing internal divisions have raised questions about the political future of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), with Thursday's contests showing the party struggling to remain competitive even in areas it once dominated.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and the Kenya Dental Association (KDA) have jointly raised serious concerns over allegations of corruption, fraudulent facility registration, and irregular licensure at the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists' Council (KMPDC).

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Civil society organizations, including Amnesty International Kenya, the ENDFemicideKE Movement, and the #HumanIsMyID Alliance, have called on the Ministry of Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage to urgently submit a Cabinet memorandum to address femicide in Kenya.

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[Capital FM] Kisii -- Residents of Nyaribari Chache Constituency have staged protests at Keumbu Market following alleged racist remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua targeting area MP Zaheer Jhanda during an opposition tour in Kisii on Monday.

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[Capital FM] Kisii -- The Government has stepped up efforts to tackle cancer as senior officials inspected the ongoing construction of the Kisii Cancer Treatment Centre, a key project aimed at expanding access to specialised care in South Nyanza.

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He used the girls' mother's life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

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A Nigerian court on Tuesday slapped terrorism charges on embattled former justice minister Abubakar Malami, who is also facing allegations of financial crimes.

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[Daily Trust] Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has finally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia and Djibouti have agreed to strengthen cooperation aimed at improving the performance of the Doraleh Port, Ethiopia's primary maritime gateway, following discussions held on 26 February between Ethiopia's Ambassador to Djibouti, Legesse Tulu, and Abdullahi Adaweh, Chief Executive Officer of the Doraleh Port.