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Kenya: ODM Hungry for Power As It Seeks Coalition With Uda Ahead of 2027

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is once again pursuing power through coalition politics, this time seeking an early alliance with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Africa: Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens

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[ACSS] Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for citizens to be heard.

Rwanda: Coffee Price Rise Sets Stage for Improved Farmer Incomes

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[New Times] Coffee farmers are expected to earn more in 2026 after the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) raised the minimum price for quality, well-ripened coffee cherries to Rwf750 per kilogramme, up 25 per cent from Rwf600 in 2025.

Algeria's president urges youth living abroad illegally to come home

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President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said he would regularise the status of young Algerians living abroad “in vulnerable and illegal situations.”

Vienna battles deep freeze as Danube ice threatens shipping

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Austria faced overnight disruption into Tuesday morning as black ice continued to refreeze roads and pavements, while icebreaking operations protected cruise ships on the Danube.

Farmers leave Paris but tensions rise in Toulouse over EU-Mercosur trade deal

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Farmers from FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs unions left Paris after protesting rising costs. Tractors entered Toulouse, defying a local ban, under police watch.

Why Osimhen has become 'king of Nigerian football'

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Nigeria face a huge semi-final against Africa Cup of Nations hosts and favourites Morocco on Wednesday.

dmg Events Expands In Africa With Two New Shows In Lagos: West Africa Infrastructure Expo And HVACR Nigeria

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dmg events, a leading international organizer of business-to-business exhibitions, is expanding its footprint in Africa with the launch of West Africa

Uganda's president urges people to vote in Thursday's general election

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Soldiers have been deployed onto the streets for the polls in a move that has alarmed opposition figures.

Ghana: 25,000 TB Cases Unreported ...Ghana Risks Missing WHO Target - Dr Amenyo

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[Ghanaian Times] An estimated 25,000 people in Ghana are living with tuberculosis (TB) without being diagnosed, a situation that undermines the country's efforts to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) target of ending TB as a public health challenge by 2030, the Deputy Programme Manager of the National TB Control Programme, Dr Rita Patricia Frimpong Amenyo, has said.

South Africa: Cops Who Tortured Man Are Still On Duty

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[GroundUp] These police beat Juma Igiranieza, not suspected of any crime, with a bat and smothered him with a plastic bag. They were caught red-handed on CCTV.

Internationally Acclaimed Musician Sampa The Great’s Single “Can’t Hold Us”

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Having captivated global audiences with performances at NPR’s Tiny Desk series and AFROPUNK, Sampa The Great, the internationally acclaimed musician and

Prime Minister Takaichi and President Lee share drum session in Tokyo

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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung surprised everyone by playing drums to K-pop hits after formal talks in Tokyo.

Adesanya set for return - but could it be the end?

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Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to action for the first time in over a year when he faces Joe Pyfer in Seattle, Washington on 28 March.

Nigeria: Who's Afraid of Madam Governor?

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[Premium Times] The real question, then, is not whether women are ready for power. It is whether Nigeria is ready to stop pretending that exclusion is excellence.

Rwanda: Malaria Cases Rise As Govt Scales Up Spraying Drive

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[New Times] Rwanda reported over 160,000 malaria cases in both October and November 2025, according to the latest data from the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) malaria programme, as the rainy season created conditions for mosquito breeding.

South Africa: St Lucia Fishers Take Government to Court

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[GroundUp] Celempilo Mduli was shot dead by rangers while fishing at night. Five years later, his family is still seeking answers.

Kenya: Why Gachagua's Corruption Narrative Is Striking a Chord in Northern Kenya

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has praised Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for highlighting corruption and mismanagement in Northern Kenya, suggesting the message is resonating strongly with local voters and could reshape political dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nigeria/Morocco: Afcon 2025 - Five Men Who Might Decide Nigeria vs Morocco Semi-Final Battle

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[Premium Times] With Nigeria's perfect record colliding against Morocco's defensive steel and home support, the semi-final promises tension, quality and moments that will define careers

Nigeria: Health Workers Insist Nationwide Strike Continues Despite 'No Work, No Pay' Order

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[Premium Times] The union said the majority of its members voted to sustain the strike, rejecting what it described as attempts to intimidate workers into submission.

DP World Expands ‘Solar Mamas’, Training First Rural Angolan Women

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DP World has now supported 32 women across sub-Saharan Africa through the Solar Mamas programme.

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