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Kenya: Sifuna's Kitengela Rally Disrupted After Tear Gas Lobbed Into Crowd

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A political rally led by embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna in Kitengela Town was on Sunday disrupted after tear gas was lobbed into the crowd.

Kenya: Sifuna Warns of Plot to Disrupt Linda Mwananchi Tours As Azimio Chief Vows 16 Million-Vote 'People's Alliance'

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has warned of an alleged plot to cause chaos and disrupt the ongoing Linda Mwananchi Tours.

Kenya: Gachagua Hits Back At Ruto Over Corruption Claims

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has sharply responded to recent allegations made by President William Ruto, accusing the Head of State of lacking the moral authority to label others as thieves.

Kenya: Ruto Pushes Expanded Climate Financing in Talks With Green Climate Fund

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to deepening cooperation with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), as the country seeks to scale up financing for climate-resilient agriculture and low-carbon development.

Kenya: Detectives Uncover 58 Fraudulent Cheques in Sacco Scam

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives from the Banking Fraud Investigation Unit (BFIU) have uncovered an elaborate cheque fraud scheme that led to a Sacco losing over Sh16 million.

Africa: AfCFTA Could Raise Africa's GDP By $1.4 Trillion By 2045, Says Ruto

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[Capital FM] The African Continental Free Trade Area, (AfCFTA), must now move decisively from negotiation to implementation so that it delivers tangible benefits to Africa's 1.4 billion people, President William Ruto has said.

Kenya: Elders Warn Migori Leaders Over Repeated Public Clashes

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Suba Council of Elders has cautioned Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko and Suna West MP Peter Masara against engaging in public confrontations that they say are tarnishing the image of Migori County.

Africa: AU Summit in Addis Ababa - Tunisia Affirms Unwavering Support for Palestinian Cause

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[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Feb 15 -- The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government concluded on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Africa: Vice President Alupo Calls for UN Security Council Reforms At AU Summit

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[Nile Post] ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA -- Vice President Jessica Alupo addressed the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa on Saturday, urging accelerated reforms of the United Nations Security Council to ensure Africa achieves equitable representation and tangible outcomes.

Uganda: Govt Shuts Tin Mining Depot in Isingiro

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[Nile Post] ISINGIRO -- Artisanal tin miners in Rukurijo Village, Kikagate Sub-county, Isingiro District, are facing severe hardship following the sudden closure of their mining depots by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.

Nigeria: MACBAN Denies Terror Links, Urges Diplomatic Intervention Over U.S. Bill

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[Premium Times] "While we acknowledge the sovereign right of the United States to deliberate on religious freedom and human rights, we are concerned by narratives linking MACBAN with terrorism."

Nigeria: Nigeria Backs AU's Institutional Reforms On Peace, Security, Others

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[This Day] Nigeria has endorsed the proposed institutional reforms in the African Union (AU), with a focus on peace and security governance, strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring stronger cooperation with international financial institutions and the private sector.

Nigeria: Niger Delta Coalition Demands Investigation of El-Rufai Over Phone Tapping Allegation

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[This Day] Warri -- A coalition of Niger Delta groups has warned that any breach of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu's communication channels could undermine intelligence coordination and threaten national stability.

Uganda: Museveni Defends BVV Machines As Key to Credible Polls, Says Technology Closed Opposition's 'Cheating Lifeline'

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has strongly defended the use of Biometric Voter Verification (BVV) machines in the recently concluded elections, arguing that the technology curtailed electoral fraud and strengthened transparency, while framing the broader vote within the National Resistance Movement's historical narrative of stability, economic recovery and mass-oriented reforms.

Nigeria: Kwara Govt Acknowledges Video of Captives Released By Terrorists

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[Premium Times] Bolanle Olukoju, the state's commissioner for information, stated this in a statement on Saturday.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Delivers Assessment On African Security Challenges

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that worsening conflicts, unconstitutional changes of government and humanitarian crises threaten to reverse Africa's democratic and developmental gains.

Nigeria: Terrorists Wreaking Havoc in Borgu Area of Niger State - Residents

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[Premium Times] According to the residents, the terrorists set houses on fire and killed about 26 people in attacks that began early Thursday morning.

Nigeria: Three U.S. Military Planes Arrive in Nigeria - Report

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[Premium Times] The New York Times reports that the first plane arrived in Borno State on Thursday night.

Africa: AU Elects New Bureau of Assembly of Heads of State, Government

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[Premium Times] The election brought about the election of President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi as Chairperson of the AU for 2026.

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Warns Against Recruitment of Citizens for Russia-Ukraine War, Others

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[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that two Nigerians were recently killed in Ukraine while fighting for the Russian army.

Nigeria: Another Bird Strike Disrupts United Nigeria Airlines' Flight Operations

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[Premium Times] The carrier says a bird strike involving one of its Airbus A320 aircraft during take-off from Asaba Airport on Saturday marks the third such incident since January 2026 and has led to flight disruptions across its network.

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