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On the 'Lover's Canal' in Ganvie, a lake village in Benin, love can flow in unusual ways. Long a place for chance encounters, this stretch of water has over the years become a favoured meeting spot for young men and women in search of a soulmate

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[Darfur Network for Human Rights] On the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, the Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) reiterates the urgent importance of protecting children from the ravages of war, as we witness the staggering scale of today's conflict in Sudan and its devastating impact on children.

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[Nile Post] The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Simon Stiell, has called for a decisive shift from climate pledges to large-scale implementation, arguing that a new era of global action could provide economic stability and development opportunities for countries like Uganda.

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[Capital FM] Kisumu -- The Principal Secretary for Children Services, Caren Agengo, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to end child institutionalisation in Kenya by 2032, saying children should grow up in families and not in institutions.

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[Nigeria Health Watch] OSLO, 13 FEB--As deadly disease outbreaks become ever more frequent and disruptive, CEPI (the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) is setting out a bold plan to transform the way the world tackles the most dangerous viral threats.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- An overnight NACADA intelligence-led multi-agency operation has dealt a decisive blow to drug trafficking networks operating around learning institutions, following the arrest of one of Nakuru County's most notorious cannabis traffickers in Njoro.

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[Namibian] Namibia has received a China-aided satellite ground data-receiving station at the Telecom earth station in Windhoek.

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[Namibian] The minister of works and transport, Veikko Nekundi, has warned illegal occupants of government houses or flats to vacate the premises by 1 April or face eviction.

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[263Chat] Tensions at Botha Gold Mine escalated sharply this morning after a contingent of approximately 20 police officers arrived at the mine's car park citing reports that security guards had allegedly fired gunshots during the night claims that mine officials say were neither formally reported to management nor independently verified at the time of the police arrival.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Defence Minister, General Bantu Holomisa, says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to deploy troops in support of the South African Police Service (SAPS), following President Cyril Ramaphosa's directive to strengthen the fight against gang violence and illegal mining in Gauteng and the Western Cape.

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It includes the possibility of imposing a “naval blockade” on ships carrying migrants for a period of up to six months.

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Across West and Central Africa, a powerful story is unfolding. From Stevie Wonder receiving Ghanaian citizenship to Ciara becoming a citizen of Benin, African

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[RFI] Guinea-Bissau is making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, with 19-year-old skier Winston Tang set to compete in the slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games in Italy, which run until 22 February.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan startups secured 50 funding deals last year, the highest in Africa, according to the latest Germany-Africa Investment Report covering 2015-2025.

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[Capital FM] Tension appears to be rising between Kenya's National Assembly and the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) as the two countries prepare to renegotiate the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), expected in the summer of 2026. What is emerging is not merely a contractual review, but a broader debate about sovereignty, accountability, and the future direction of Kenya's defence partnerships.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto departs this afternoon for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly, convened amid global uncertainty and economic shifts, where leaders will set continental priorities and advance Agenda 2063.

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[Leadership] While the 18th Annual Leadership Awards and Conference was billed as a serious summit for policymakers, captains of industry, and public servants, Abuja's Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre proved that leadership and glamour can coexist beautifully.

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[Leadership] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar paid what he called a solidarity visit to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai on Thursday night, barely hours after the former governor condemned an attempt by security agents to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following his arrival from Cairo, Egypt.

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[Leadership] The deputy governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has called on the United States Congress to expunge the name of former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from proposed sanctions in a bill targeting alleged violators of religious freedom in Nigeria.

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[Leadership] The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has approved a total of 102 films for distribution and exhibition in January 2026, in line with its statutory mandate to regulate and classify film and video content.

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[Leadership] Poet and textile designer, Star Zahra (nee Okpeh Precious Star), is an emotionally aware creative artist.