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Liberia: Piah Fires Back At Cummings Over Facebook Post

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[New Dawn] Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has reacted strongly to a recent Facebook post by Alternative National Congress (ANC) political leader Alexander B. Cummings, which criticized the Boakai administration for failing to address what he described as "bread and butter" issues affecting ordinary Liberians.

Liberia: MPT Launches Five-Year Strategic Action Plan

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[New Dawn] The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication, has launched a strategic 5-Year action Plan (2025-2029), titled "Digital Liberia: Equity, Sovereignty and Innovation for a Connected Future."

Liberia: Aviation Investigators to Probe Ethiopian Airlines Mechanical Incident At RIA

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[New Dawn] Margibi -- Liberian Aviation Authorities have requested an independent investigation after an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction while exiting the runway at the Roberts International Airport (RIA).

Liberia: Liberia Chairs African Group At the United Nations

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[New Dawn] African Union Observer Mission Office, New York | February 2026: Liberia has assumed the Chairmanship of the African Group at the United Nations for the period of February 2026. The formal handover ceremony was conducted on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the offices of the African Union Observer Mission to the UN.

Liberia: When Girls Rise, Liberia Rises

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[New Dawn] At a time when access to education remains a daily struggle for thousands of underprivileged girls across Liberia, the Kathy Justice Girls Educational Foundation Liberia is steadily rising as a symbol of hope, resilience, and purposeful social change. Under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Thomas Malord Saydee, and its board of directors, the foundation is transforming lives through education, health support, and leadership development, guided by its enduring message of Faith, Hope, and

Gaza reacts as Rafah crossing set to reopen

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After months of isolation, residents of Gaza are cautiously optimistic about the reopening of the Rafah crossing with Egypt.

Nigeria: PDP Recommits to Inclusivity, Vows to Win National Assembly Seats in Kogi

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[This Day] Lokoja -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kogi State chapter, has restated its commitment to inclusivity and progress in Nigeria, stressing that it has a solution to Nigeria's challenges. The state Chairman, Mohammed Gambo, made this known at a meeting organised by Natasha Avabe Group, Zango City, in Adavi Local Government Area of the state yesterday.

Ghana: High Court Adjourns Trial of Former Finance Minister, Others

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[Ghanaian Times] THE High Court has adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial of the former Minister of Finance, Mr Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, and nine others to February 26, 2026.

Ghana: Pres Mahama Launches Sheapark Resource Hub in Uw, for Value Addition

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[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Upper West Sheapark Resource Hub in Wa to transform the shea sector from raw extraction into agro-industrial production.

Ghana: Minority Congratulates Bawumia, Pledges Support

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[Ghanaian Times] The Minority Caucus in Parliament has pledged its support to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia following his election as the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2028 general election.

Ghana: Congratulations to the NPP for a Successful Presidential Primary

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[Ghanaian Times] THE Ghanaian Times congratulates the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the successful conduct of its presidential primary held on Saturday, which culminated in the decisive victory of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

Kenya: ODM Not Targeting Deputy President's Seat, Oburu Assures Kindiki

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[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has assured Deputy President Kithure Kindiki that the party is not targeting his position as it opens negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the 2027 General Election.

South Africa: Farmers Take Foot-and-Mouth Disease Fight to Steenhuisen As Vaccine Battle Escalates

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[Daily Maverick] Frustrated farmers are calling for the state to urgently allow foot-and-mouth disease vaccines to be acquired and administered privately. DA leader John Steenhuisen has hit back, urging unity and warning that litigation will 'derail' the national vaccination strategy by diverting critical resources.

Liberia: Dillon and Nimbaians Clash Again?

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[New Dawn] Tensions Brew Over Abrupt Nullification of Atty. Kruah's Hearing

South Africa: South Africa Clarifies Position On 2026 Wafcon Hosting

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[Premium Times] In a media statement, the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture addressed remarks previously made by the Deputy Minister at the Hollywoodbets Super League Awards

McKenzie clarifies claim South Africa will host Wafcon 2026

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South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie says "no formal decision" has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.

Liberia: Ivanhoe Atlantic Adds U.S. Heavyweights to Board As Guinea Iron Ore Project Advances

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[Liberian Observer] Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc. has added U.S. diplomatic, financial and critical-minerals expertise to its board, installing former ambassador J. Peter Pham as Executive Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer, in a move that underscores the company's push to align its Guinea iron ore project with U.S. capital markets and strategic supply chains.

Nigeria: Federal Govt to Arraign Perpetrators of Benue Killings Monday

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[Leadership] Some suspects arrested and strongly linked to the killings in Yelwata, a town in Benue State, will be arraigned on February 2 to answer for their crimes.

Liberia: Anti-Corruption Reform Must Strengthen, Not Subordinate, the LACC

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[Liberian Investigator] Liberia's long and fragile struggle to build credible anti-corruption institutions has reached a defining moment. The heated clash at the House of Representatives between the leadership of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) and the Law Reform Commission over proposed amendments to the LACC Act is a test of whether Liberia's reform agenda will deepen accountability, or quietly centralize power at the expense of institutional independence.

Nigeria: Tinubu's Visit to Türkiye

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[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu recently undertook an official visit to the Republic of Türkiye, centred on strengthening military cooperation and expanding trade partnerships between both countries. This visit is a welcome development, as it reflects a strategic alliance aimed at addressing Nigeria's myriad socio-economic challenges.

Nigeria: Senator Seeks Judicial Reforms On Conflicting Supreme Court Rulings

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[Leadership] Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, has raised the alarm over what he described as "very disturbing" conflicting judgements emanating from Nigeria's Supreme Court, warning that the trend is undermining confidence in the apex court and worsening its workload.

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