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South Africa: SA Needs Stronger Partnerships, Not Promises, to Curb Gender-Based Violence

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[ISS] President Cyril Ramaphosa recently declared gender-based violence a national disaster - but what does that mean in practice?

South Africa: Simple Hearing Checks Help Prevent Learning Struggles in Vhembe Schools

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[Health-e] Imagine sitting in a classroom every day, struggling to follow what the teacher is saying. Not because you are distracted or not trying hard enough, but because you cannot hear properly.

French Army initiates environmental protection training for African forces in Gabon

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The French army helps train African armed forces in environmental protection issues, organised in Gabon by the Academy for the Protection of the Environment and Natural Resources (APERN).

Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards Open Nomination For 4th Edition, Recognizing Industry Impact And Celebrating Excellence

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Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards, organized by dmg events, returns for its 4th edition on 10 June 2026 in Johannesburg, recognizing and celebrating impact

Beyond Boundaries: DP World Empowers 1,600+ Young Cricketers In Namibia

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As Max Heingo made his debut for Namibia at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India, DP World’s Beyond Boundaries Initiative in Walvis Bay has quietly been

Iran: Rescuers search Tehran rubble after US-Israeli strikes kill senior figures

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Footage released on 18 March by the Iranian Red Crescent shows rescuers searching through rubble in the Resalat district of east Tehran after a residential building was destroyed in strikes on 17 March.

'Abandoned by the world': Congolese rights activist calls for justice, peace and equal respect

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The conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda remains unresolved despite recent US-backed efforts to ease tensions. At the heart of the crisis lie deep geopolitical, historical, and economic tensions, especially over Congo’s rich mineral resources.

West Africa Infrastructure Expo Prioritizes The Strategic Value Of Nigeria’s Infrastructure Sector In Its Inaugural Edition

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West Africa Infrastructure Expo, organized by dmg events, is gearing up for its inaugural edition from 7 – 9 April 2026 at Landmark Centre in Lagos, bringing

Senegalese Football Federation bashes AFCON title stripping

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The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has criticized the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to strip its team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to host nation Morocco two months after they contested the final.

Liberia: Renewed Tensions As Guinean Soldiers Cross Into Liberian Territory in Lofa a Day After Conakry Summit

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Fresh concerns have emerged along the Liberia-Guinea border after reports confirmed that armed Guinean soldiers crossed into Liberian territory in Lofa County, barely a day after a high-level summit in Conakry aimed at easing tensions between the two countries.

Africa: The Fight Against TB Is Also the Fight for Human Rights

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[spotlight] The persistence of TB is a reminder that medical solutions alone are not enough. Renier Coetzee and Ingrid Schoeman write that the disease thrives in conditions shaped by social injustice, including poverty, overcrowded housing, under-resourced health systems, and unequal access to care.

Uganda: Minister Oryem Says Barbie Torture Footage 'Misleading'

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[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, has rejected claims that a security operation at the home of former National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu and his family resulted in harm to his wife, Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi.

Liberia: Boakai Accepts NEC Chair's Resignation

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[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has formally acknowledged the resignation of Davidetta Browne Lansanah as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), marking the end of a consequential and often turbulent tenure at the helm of Liberia's electoral body.

Liberia: House Passes Law to Ban Govt Officials From Serving On Boards, Management Roles

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[Liberian Observer] In a decisive move aimed at strengthening governance, promoting transparency, and safeguarding public resources, the House of Representatives of Liberia has unanimously passed a law prohibiting active government officials from serving on boards or management of public institutions.

Ethiopia: Italy to Finance Koysha Hydropower, Support Bishoftu Airport Project

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Italy has reaffirmed its commitment to support Ethiopia's flagship infrastructure projects, pledging financing for the Koysha Hydropower Project and key components of the planned Bishoftu Airport, as both nations deepen strategic economic cooperation.

Kenya: Over 200 Kenyan Police Return Home From Haiti Mission

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A total of 215 police officers from the second contingent of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission to Haiti returned home last night after completing their deployment.

Nigeria: Gas Supply Falls 8.5 Percent to 4.7 Metric Tonnes Daily

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[Vanguard] The supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, also known as cooking gas declined by 8.5 percent, on a month-on-month, MoM basis to 4.7 metric tonnes per day in February 2026 from 5.1 metric tonnes per day in December 2025.

Malawi: Lake Malawi Surges to Multi-Year High As Authorities Open Liwonde Floodgates to Avert Disaster

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[Nyasa Times] Water authorities have sounded the alarm after confirming that levels in Lake Malawi have surged to their highest point in years, underscoring growing pressure on surrounding communities and raising the risk of flooding if the upward trend continues.

Kenya: End of Mission As Second Contingent of Over 200 Officers Returns Home From Haiti

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The second contingent of Kenyan officers deployed to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support Mission has officially returned home, marking the conclusion of the deployment focused on global peace and stability.

Nigeria: Government Confirms 18 Dead in Katsina Vigilante, Bandit Fight

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[Leadership] The Katsina State Government has confirmed the killing of 18 persons during an encounter between members of a vigilante group and 'repentant bandits' in Jibia Local Government Area of the state.

Namibia: Swapo Reshuffles MPs in the National Assembly

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[Namibian] National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Tuesday announced a reshuffle of Swapo members of parliament (MPs) across standing committees, parliamentary friendship groups and multilateral organisations.

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