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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued an urgent public notice about critically high water levels at several dams across Limpopo.
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the Red Level 10 warning for Friday's disruptive rain remains in place for the Lowveld in Mpumalanga, especially over Nkomazi, Bushbuckridge, and the City of Mbombela.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has hit back at Senor Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi, rejecting claims that he is being shielded from the law and accusing the advocate of intimidation and bullying.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Friday held a joint National Planning Meeting as part of its preparations for February 26 by-elections.
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Libya's capital Tripoli was once home to a flourishing cinema scene. But the dictatorship by Muammar Gaddafi and the Libyan civil war led to the disappearance of all cinemas and filmmaking in the city. One director is trying to change that.
Forest rangers say pressure is mounting. Corneille Makonga recalls how a powerful individual arrived with heavy machinery, claiming to have purchased the community’s forest despite villagers holding official documents. He says the attempt amounted to a land grab.
[Africa Check] No, BBC News didn't publish 'projections' saying Bobi Wine will lose Uganda's 2026 election by a wider margin
[Africa Check] Altered image used to show Kenyan politician Moses Wetang'ula 'gifting' daughter car
[New Times] Rwandan exporters have welcomed the United States House of Representatives' decision to approve a three-year extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), describing it as a boost to market access and medium long-term planning.
[Scrolla] The Treasury is considering a tax hike of up to 20%, which could push beer prices up. Tavern owners warn higher prices could hurt small businesses and push drinkers to illegal alcohol.
[Independent (Kampala)] Luwero, Uganda -- At least three people have died and 34 others arrested following night-long protests in Luwero Town Council after tensions erupted over the handling of election results.
[Independent (Kampala)] Butambala, Uganda -- At least eight people are feared dead following clashes between voters and security forces in Butambala District last night.
[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale, Uganda -- Presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi was injured during a fracas at Bukimali polling station in Bugusege Sub-county, Sironko District on Thursday.
[Independent (Kampala)] 🟥 Provisional results
[GroundUp] SGB chair claims education minister promised to build new school. MEC Sipho Hlomuka has not answered our questions.
[GroundUp] Many parents are disappointed with the schools they've been offered
[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) has released the November 2025 Ordinary level results with a pass rate of 35 percent up from 33.19 percent in 2024.
In Aomori, Japan, women in kimonos performed the Taue Mochitsuki rice pounding ceremony amid snowfall, aiming for a good harvest and family protection.
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The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has been named the winner of the 2026 African Peace Prize for his peaceful management of Chad’s political transition and the country’s humanitarian response to Sudanese refugees, the African Conference for Peace has announced.
Ukraine faces another harsh winter as Russian strikes leave Kyiv without stable electricity or heating. Residents rely on emergency centres to cope with the cold.
