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Africa: African Football Boss Defends Ruling That Gave Cup of Nations Title to Morocco

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[RFI] Africa's top football body on Thursday defended a decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco after disciplinary rulings over the final. Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), said the organisation's disciplinary and appeals panels had acted independently after the final in Rabat on 18 January.

Africa: 80 Percent of Rural Households Without Direct Water Access - World Water Report

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[IPS] A new United Nations report has warned that global water inequality remains one of the most pressing development challenges of the decade, with billions still lacking safe drinking water and sanitation - while women and girls continue to bear the heaviest burden of water insecurity.

Africa: Kenya's Chance to Redefine Africa's Role in Global Ocean Diplomacy

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[ISS] As host of the first Our Ocean Conference in Africa, Kenya could pursue a three-pronged strategy to achieve decisive ocean action.

Uganda: Residents Demand Ban On Children in Quarry After Deadly Collapse in Mityana

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[Nile Post] Residents of Minana Village in Mityana District are calling for strict regulations to stop children below the age of 18 from entering stone quarries after a tragic collapse claimed the lives of two young children.

Zimbabwe: Bishops Warn Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Threatens Zimbabwe's Democracy

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[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's Catholic bishops have raised concerns over the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3, saying it may have far-reaching implications on the country's democratic processes.

South Africa: What Cape Town Is Spending On Homes, Roads and the N2 Wall

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[GroundUp] The municipality's plans have been hotly debated

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Fuel Costs Among Highest in the Region - MPs Demand Clarity From Energy Minister

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[New Zimbabwe] PARLIAMENT has demanded that the Minister of Energy and Power Development, July Moyo deliver a ministerial statement following a spike in fuel prices.

Botswana: Financial Constraints Halt National Border Buffer

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- The exercise to create a buffer along the international boundary was put on hold on account of financial resources, acting Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Dr Edwin Dikoloti has said. Dr Dikoloti said this answering a question in Parliament on Tuesday, indicating that the exercise commenced in May 2024 and was intended to cover the entire boundary of Botswana with its neighbours, including the Molopo area, to address territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Nigeria: Nigeria Signs Deal With UK to Deport Visa Overstayers, Failed Asylum Seekers, Criminals

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[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reports that the agreement was signed during President Bola Tinubu's state visit to the UK

Zimbabwe opposition groups fight against proposed constitutional change

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The proposed amendments would extend the presidential term from five to seven years and replace direct presidential elections with a vote by lawmakers.

Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree

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Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.

Iranian TV shows man rescued from South Khorasan rubble

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Red Crescent teams rescue survivors in South Khorasan after reported US-Israeli strikes, as Iran counts rising civilian toll and mounting destruction.

Uganda: Kawempe Hospital cuts maternal deaths by over 100

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Maternal deaths annually recorded at Kawempe National Referral Hospital have been slashed over the past three years from 200 to 60, Members of Parliament have

Cote d’Ivoire Prime Minister Meets Qatar Ambassador

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HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire Robert Beugre Mambe has met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the country Mubarak bin Hussein Al

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission President Holds High-Level Meetings with Mexican Ambassador and Irish Minister

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The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, received in audience H.E. Alfredo Miranda, Ambassador of Mexico, followed by Honourable

Seychelles and Rwanda Chart Path for Expanded Cooperation and Market Access

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Trade expansion, institutional cooperation, and the implementation of existing agreements were at the forefront of discussions this morning as the Vice

Seychelles: President Leads by Example in Asset Declaration as Government Reinforces Commitment to Transparency

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The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, on Wednesday set the tone for transparency in public office by becoming the first to submit

International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026: Media and Justice Actors Call for Action to Close the Justice Gap for Women and Girls

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To mark International Women’s Day 2026, UN Women East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO), in partnership with UNHCR’s Regional Bureau for Eastern and

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) pays tribute to the late Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South

Health profession regulators agree on education quality standards in Africa

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Health professions regulatory bodies, education leaders and technical experts from across the African Region have reached a landmark consensus on the Africa

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Reaches Staff-level Agreement on the Fifth and Sixth Reviews of the Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility and Conducts Discussion on the 2026 Article IV Consultation with Seychelles

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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Todd Schneider, Mission Chief for Seychelles, visited Victoria from March 4-19, 2026, to conduct

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