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Africa: Rwanda's Bruce Melodie Links Up With Diamond Platnumz & Joel Brown to Drop Pan-African Anthem 'Pom Pom'

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[Capital FM] Rwanda's musical powerhouse, Bruce Melodie, has linked up with Tanzanian Bongo star Diamond Platnumz & Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Joel Brown to drop "POM POM". Released via 1:55 AM Entertainment, this dynamic collaboration delivers a fusion of Afro-pop, Bongo Flava & Afrobeats, creating a vibrant pan-African anthem that promises to energize audiences across the continent and beyond.

Nigeria: Group Launches Scholarship for 30 Female Medical Students to Address Nigeria's Gender Health Gap

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[Premium Times] The founder noted that the initiative was created in response to long-standing gaps in how women's health needs are understood, researched and prioritised in policy and investment.

Egypt/Senegal: Mohamed Salah Edges Closer to Breaking His Afcon Duck As Egypt Set Up Senegal Semifinal

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[Daily Maverick] Egypt's Pharaohs, led by Mohamed Salah, aim for Afcon glory after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, seeking a title win that eludes the superstar.

South Africa: 'I Stared the Fire in Its Eyes' - - Residents Recall Ordeals As Fight Against Kouga Blazes Continues

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[Daily Maverick] Residents in Kouga faced terrifying fire ordeals, with rapid evacuations and heartbreaking losses. Community support shone as brave neighbours helped one another escape, showcasing resilience amid destruction.

South Africa: President's NDPP Curveball Exposes Risky Power and Fuels Appointment Transparency Reforms

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[Daily Maverick] In essence, Ramaphosa's surprise appointment of Andy Mothibi as head of the National Prosecuting Authority took us back to the State Capture era when then president Jacob Zuma simply appointed who he wanted to run the NPA. This precedent can now be followed by whoever succeeds him.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Vows Decisive Action in 2026 to Revive Ailing Municipalities or Face Voters' Wrath

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[Daily Maverick] Fixing local government is the ANC's strategy to stop voter decline

Malawi: Pardon Power Under Fire As Lawyers Warn of Justice Being Undermined

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[Nyasa Times] Legal heavyweights are raising red flags over Malawi's presidential pardon system, warning that it is being used in ways that weaken the courts, deny victims justice, and protect the undeserving.

Malawi: Outrage As Mutharika Appoints Fired and Charged Mathanga As RBM Deputy Governor

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[Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika has ignited a storm after appointing Henry Mathanga as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) despite the fact that Mathanga was previously dismissed for misconduct and is currently facing criminal charges before the Financial Crimes Division of the High Court.

Malawi: Mwanamveka Launches Budget Consultations, Pledges War On Ghost Workers

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi's worsening economic crisis took centre stage on Friday as Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha opened national budget consultations in Lilongwe, promising tough reforms -- including a crackdown on ghost workers -- as government prepares the 2026/27 National Budget.

Sudan Government returns to Khartoum after nearly two years of war

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As Sudan crosses the symbolic mark of 1,000 days of civil war, the country’s prime minister has announced the official return of the government to the capital, Khartoum.

Namibia: Nampower Struggles With N$912 Million Debt

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[Namibian] The national power utility, Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), is struggling to enforce its credit control and debt management policy, especially against public sector customers.

Africa: Africa's Hidden Stillbirth Crisis - New Report Exposes Major Policy, Data Gaps

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[Daily News] Africa -- NEARLY one million babies are stillborn in Africa every year. Behind every stillbirth is a mother, a family and a story left untold.

Tanzania: Govt Rolls Out Massive Mosquito Net Drive in Morogoro

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[Daily News] Morogoro -- THE government, through the Ministry of Health under the National Malaria Control Programme in collaboration with the Global Fund, has begun implementing a plan to distribute approximately 1.5 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets worth 22.5bn/- to households in seven out of nine district councils in Morogoro Region.

Tanzania: Minister Kairuki's Privacy Directive Demands Urgent Public Attention

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- ON January 8, 2026, something important happened and it should make every public and private institution in Tanzania pause.

South Africa: Progress Made in Containing Overstrand Fires

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[SAnews.gov.za] Firefighters remain on high alert for any signs of smoke or flames in the Overstrand area following fires in Pearly Beach and Standford in the Western Cape.

South Africa: Eskom's Power System Remains Stable

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[SAnews.gov.za] As industries gradually resume operations following the festive break, Eskom says its power system remains stable and ready to meet the projected rise in electricity demand amid the heightened economic activity in the coming weeks.

Uganda: Kasese Farmers Reap Big From Coffee As Incomes Rise

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[Nile Post] Coffee farming is steadily emerging as a key driver of household incomes in Kasese District, with farmers increasingly reporting improved livelihoods after embracing the crop. The shift follows years of sustained sensitisation and mobilisation toward commercial agriculture.

Uganda: Buganda Minister Warns Against Complacency in Fight Against HIV/Aids

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[Nile Post] The Buganda Kingdom Minister in charge of Social Development, Health and Education, Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko, has cautioned the people of Buganda against complacency in the fight against HIV/AIDS, urging them to consistently embrace proven prevention measures to curb the spread of the virus.

Namibia: Illegal By Law, Overlooked By the State - the Silent Frog Harvest in Namibia

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[Namibian] Namibia is endowed with an extraordinary range of wildlife, magnificently adapted to survive and flourish under the country's harsh arid and semi-arid climatic conditions, including a remarkable diversity of amphibian species.

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Signs Law to Approve Speaker's Leave in Historic Policy Shift

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[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has signed a proclamation granting her the authority to approve the leave of absence of the speaker of the National Assembly.

Nigeria: Inside EFCC's Terrorism Financing, Money Laundering Charges Against Bauchi Officials

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[Premium Times] A PREMIUM TIMES review of official documents and court records paints a disturbing picture of how money meant for the development of Bauchi State ended in private pockets.

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