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On Thursday, exiled Malian imam Mahmoud Dicko Dicko urged an end to the jihadist violence engulfing the Sahel countries, insisting, ‘we must find a solution for the entire sub-region’.

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Access to electricity in Africa was a central topic at the recent World Governments Summit in Dubai. While hundreds of millions of Africans still live without power, new solutions are emerging, particularly around solar-powered micro-grids.

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Mass Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine’s Odesa region overnight, killing one and injuring six, damaging port and energy sites and disrupting basic city services.

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In a bold fusion of history and heritage, Ghanaian artist Seyram Agbleze has unveiled Kente Souls (Slave Ship)—a monumental artwork honoring Africans impacted

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On the 'Lover's Canal' in Ganvie, a lake village in Benin, love can flow in unusual ways. Long a place for chance encounters, this stretch of water has over the years become a favoured meeting spot for young men and women in search of a soulmate

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[Darfur Network for Human Rights] On the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, the Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) reiterates the urgent importance of protecting children from the ravages of war, as we witness the staggering scale of today's conflict in Sudan and its devastating impact on children.

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[Nile Post] The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Simon Stiell, has called for a decisive shift from climate pledges to large-scale implementation, arguing that a new era of global action could provide economic stability and development opportunities for countries like Uganda.

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[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The Principal Secretary for Children Services, Caren Agengo, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to end child institutionalisation in Kenya by 2032, saying children should grow up in families and not in institutions.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- An overnight NACADA intelligence-led multi-agency operation has dealt a decisive blow to drug trafficking networks operating around learning institutions, following the arrest of one of Nakuru County's most notorious cannabis traffickers in Njoro.

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[Namibian] The minister of works and transport, Veikko Nekundi, has warned illegal occupants of government houses or flats to vacate the premises by 1 April or face eviction.

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[Namibian] Namibia has received a China-aided satellite ground data-receiving station at the Telecom earth station in Windhoek.

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[263Chat] Tensions at Botha Gold Mine escalated sharply this morning after a contingent of approximately 20 police officers arrived at the mine's car park citing reports that security guards had allegedly fired gunshots during the night claims that mine officials say were neither formally reported to management nor independently verified at the time of the police arrival.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Defence Minister, General Bantu Holomisa, says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to deploy troops in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS), following President Cyril Ramaphosa's directive to strengthen the fight against gang violence and illegal mining in Gauteng and the Western Cape.

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It includes the possibility of imposing a “naval blockade” on ships carrying migrants for a period of up to six months.

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Across West and Central Africa, a powerful story is unfolding. From Stevie Wonder receiving Ghanaian citizenship to Ciara becoming a citizen of Benin, African

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[RFI] Guinea-Bissau is making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, with 19-year-old skier Winston Tang set to compete in the slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games in Italy, which run until 22 February.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan startups secured 50 funding deals last year, the highest in Africa, according to the latest Germany-Africa Investment Report covering 2015-2025.

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Traditional Dambe boxers traded heavy blows before a cheering crowd in north-western Nigeria on Thursday.

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[ISS] America will remain a vital partner, so African governments should expand, not reduce, their options to advance their interests.

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In Benin, the lakeside village of Ganvié is seeing a quiet shift: its once discreet meeting spots are fading as young couples swap secret night encounters for smartphones and social media.

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[Nyasa Times] Food security occupied a central place in President Peter Mutharika's SONA address today, reflecting both the political sensitivity of hunger and the economic vulnerability of a country where over 80 percent of the population depends on rain-fed agriculture.