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Iranian FM, Egyptian officials hold talks on regional tensions in Cairo

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Araghchi held talks with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi focusing on efforts to de-escalate Israel's conflicts against Gaza and Lebanon.

Nigeria/Libya: Former Edo FA Chief Calls for Sanctions On Libyan Football Federation

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[Vanguard] Benin City -- A former First Vice Chairman of the Edo State Football Association Dcn Darlington Okpebholo-Ray, on Wednesday called for sanctions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) for the inhuman treatment meted out the Super Eagles, the Nigerian national team of Nigeria in Libya. while honouring the return leg of the AFCON 2025 qualifying match.

Nigeria: Tragedy in Jigawa - Petrol Tanker Explosion Kills 147

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[Vanguard] ·Police conduct mass burial for victims

Nigeria: Dangote As Nigeria's Most Valuable Brand

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[This Day] In the midst of the debate over the operations of Dangote Refineries and the expectation that it would be the messiah for Nigerians as the market contends with fluctuating prices of petroleum products, Top 50 Brands Nigeria rankings, has announced the Dangote Brand as 'The Most Valuable Brand' in Nigeria, writes Raheem Akingbolu

Nigeria: Who Will Save Our Public Universities Now?

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[This Day] Monday Philips Ekpe writes that government must act decisively and fast to resolve the perennial agitations of lecturers

Kenya's embattled deputy president in Hospital ahead of impeachment vote - Lawyer

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Gachagua was set to appear before the Senate to defend himself against 11 charges brought against him, but his lawyer, Paul Muite, told the Senate that Gachagua was too sick to attend.

Seychelles: Seychellois Commend Government's Response to Covid-19 but Find Assistance Lacking

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[Afrobarometer] Majority think their government is prepared to deal with future public health emergencies.

Africa: Nile River Basin Commission - Regional Strife Could Make a Difficult Task Impossible

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[ISS] Disputes over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam intersect with conflicts sparked by Ethiopia's Red Sea ambitions.

Africa: Joe Biden in Africa - U.S. President Has Ignored the Continent for His Entire Term - Why He's Visiting Angola

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[The Conversation Africa] US president Joe Biden chose to visit Africa in the final weeks of his presidency. It would be his first trip to the continent since taking office in January 2021.

East Africa: Egypt-Ethiopia Hostilities Are Playing Out in the Horn - the Risk of New Proxy Wars Is High

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[The Conversation Africa] Egypt recently deepened its involvement in the war-weary Horn of Africa by arming Somalia and deploying its troops in the embattled country. To Ethiopia's growing alarm, Egypt is also set to join the multinational force supporting the Somali army against the jihadist threat by al-Shabaab. Egypt's potentially destabilising presence in the region is seen a direct consequence of Ethiopia's port agreement with breakaway Somaliland, which Somalia took as a direct affront. Endalcachew Bayeh, a political scholar

EU leaders summit opens with more tightened migration policy in the works

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The 27 EU leaders met in Brussels Thursday (Oct. 17) to look at plans to speed up initiatives to get unwanted migrants out of the bloc and process asylum applications far outside their borders.

Kenya: Deputy President Gachagua 'Very Sick,' Misses Impeachment Hearing

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua failed to appear for his cross-examination in his impeachment trial on Thursday afternoon, leaving the Senate waiting as his whereabouts remained unclear.

Kenya: DP Gachagua Taken Ill, 'Very Sick,' Admitted to Hospital

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua failed to appear for his cross-examination in his impeachment trial on Thursday afternoon, leaving the Senate waiting as his whereabouts remained unclear.

Kenya: Anxious Wait - Gachagua Delays Senate Trial, Lawyers Scramble

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua kept the Senate in suspense on Thursday afternoon after failing to appear on time for his impeachment trial.

What next for Ghana after 'embarrassing' results?

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With Ghana in danger of missing out on the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004, how can the fortunes of the Black Stars be improved?

Kenyan ride-hailing company helps people with disabilities get mobile

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Ace Mobility was founded over three years ago by Daniel Gatura who had witnessed the transport challenges faced by his wheelchair-bound father.

Zimbabwe: Overcoming Mental Health Challenges in Zimbabwe

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[MSF] Under the scorching sun in Epworth, a suburb of Harare, 20-year-old Peter Chimntanda reaches out to young people facing mental health challenges, sharing information about the mental health and psychosocial support provided by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Zimbabwe. As a peer educator with MSF, Peter understands the challenges many of his peers face, having experienced similar struggles himself a few years ago.

Aid dropped over Gaza as Israel-Hamas war continues

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U.N. humanitarian officials earlier said aid entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months and warned that critical lifelines in the territory's north, where Israel has renewed its military offensive, have been cut off.

Congo-Kinshasa: Greenpeace Africa Supports Decision to Cancel Auction of 27 Oil Blocks

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[Greenpeace] Kinshasa -- Greenpeace Africa welcomes the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government's decision to halt the bidding process for 27 oil blocks. This move is a crucial advancement for environmental protection and climate justice throughout Africa. Nevertheless, this reprieve may be short-lived, as the Ministry of Hydrocarbons has hinted in a press release that it plans to resume the process "without delay". Greenpeace Africa remains committed to continuing its advocacy efforts while maintaining a constructive

Nigeria: Govt Policies Hurting Us Severel - Maritime Workers

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[Vanguard] President-General of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, Prince Adewale Adeyanju, in this interface, gives insight into how the government policies are impacting negatively on stakeholders, especially ports workers.

Liberia: Minister Grigsby Accused of Rigging Wash Commission Nomination for Foster Son

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Minister of State Sylvester Grigsby is embroiled in allegations of nepotism, accused of skewing the nomination process for a key position at the Water Sanitation & Hygiene Commission (WASH) to favor his foster son, Alex J. Modubue.

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