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[Capital FM] Kakamega -- President William Ruto on Thursday broke into the popular Luhya hit "Norangwa" as he drummed up support for United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Ndakwa ahead of the Malava parliamentary by-election.

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[Premium Times] The attack, according to local sources and jihadi experts, targeted a security position in Nuku, a Kwara State village bordering the Benin Republic.

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[Malaria Consortium] Decades of scientific progress are converging into a new era of malaria prevention -- from the introduction of the first malaria vaccines to expanding access to chemoprevention and real-time surveillance. But the lesson from realities on the ground is clear: innovation is only as powerful as our ability to harness it meaningfully.

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[263Chat] In a world increasingly shaped by technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a ubiquitous tool in many aspects of daily life. In Zimbabwe, as across the globe, AI's rise has brought both promise and peril, particularly when it comes to mental health. As young Zimbabweans turn to AI-driven platforms for support, many find solace in the anonymity and instant responses these tools offer.

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[New Times] As Africa strives to strengthen food and nutrition security amid mounting climate shocks, key stakeholders and experts are calling for gender inclusive, sustainable financing and resilient agri-food systems across the continent.

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[Capital FM] Nyeri -- Members of the Nyeri County Assembly have dismissed calls to impeach Governor Mutahi Kahiga, terming the claims as baseless and politically motivated.

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Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has announced a new plan of action, calling on supporters to shut down the country for three days next week.

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Some deaths have been reported though accurate figures are hard to obtain due to the internet shutdown.

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In Morocco’s Fez Province, 134 women from the Ain Bida Territorial Community have benefited from a special medical campaign organized as part of Pink October, the global month dedicated to breast cancer awareness.

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As the Security Council prepares to vote, Sahrawi protesters say they will continue raising their voices to keep the referendum — and their future — from slipping off the agenda

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African Union Commission chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf rushed to clarify a photo showing his spokesperson on a private jet as criticism of the continental body he leads escalated

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The III Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development Investors has closed, with investors having committed US$18-billion to developing African

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In South Africa, a major historical revelation, a court has ruled that anti-apartheid leader Albert Luthuli was murdered by members of the apartheid-era police, not killed in a train accident as officials claimed nearly six decades ago.

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TIME100 Next celebrated a new generation of visionaries and changemakers, recognizing emerging leaders who are shaping the future across their respective fields.

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[Scrolla] MMC for public safety Dr Mgcini Tshwaku condemned the murder and ordered police reinforcements to prevent fresh taxi violence in Alexandra and Marlboro. Gauteng police confirmed two people were killed and five others injured when gunmen in a white BMW X5 opened fire on Moekeletsi's convoy.

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[WHO] On World Cities Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on national and city leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity and sustainability.

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[Leadership] The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) is to establish a Nuclear Research Centre at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, to build the capacity of its staff in the area of Smart Agriculture, Medicine, Power, as well as Science and Technology.

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[Vanguard] Fresh indications have emerged that the military has arrested an additional 15 officers of various ranks in connection with an alleged coup plot against the Federal Government, bringing the number of detained officers to over 40.

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[Africa Check] No, bitter leaf cannot cure malaria - ignore dangerous claims and seek verified medical treatment

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[New Zimbabwe] Former Zimbabwe Under-18 rugby player Campbell Nyakudya has been dragged to court amid allegations that he drugged, raped and robbed a 25-year-old woman after a night out in Harare.

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[Daily Trust] Reports suggest that Cameroon's opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has fled his residence in the northern city of Garoua amid intensifying post-election protests, violent crackdowns, and threats of prosecution.