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[Nile Post] Animal rights advocates are calling on the government to review and strengthen laws governing the protection of animals, arguing that the current legal framework is too weak to effectively deter acts of cruelty.

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[Premium Times] From Borno to Kebbi and Zamfara, a wave of attacks since the start of Ramadan has left dozens dead, displaced thousands and raised fresh fears about insurgent resurgence.

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[Premium Times] "During the engagements, several terrorists were neutralised," the army said.

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[New Zimbabwe] LOVEMORE Madhuku, leader of opposition National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) party, has vowed to mobilise citizens to stop proposals to rewrite the country's Constitution inorder to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office, among other governance changes.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the controversial relocation of residents living along Nairobi's riverbanks last year, saying the painful decision helped prevent greater loss of life during the recent floods in the capital.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government says the national death toll from the floods that struck on Friday evening currently stands at 42.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has called for unity and collective action in responding to the devastating floods affecting parts of the country, warning leaders against politicising the tragedy.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Residents in several Nairobi estates are grappling with water supply disruptions after heavy rains damaged key distribution pipelines, the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has said.

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[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Sunday called for respect for women's rights throughout the world, and particularly for Mozambican women.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- United Alternative Government Alliance leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua say they will pursue constitutional and legal action against the government after they were denied entry to attend the induction of Reverend David Muthuia Mwiti as Bishop of the Methodist Church of Kenya Kaaga Synod in Meru.

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[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Friday declared that the calendar for the "inclusive political dialogue' will not affect the holding of the next municipal elections, scheduled for October 2028.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to political leaders visiting Meru County, urging them to maintain discipline and avoid incitement that could disrupt peace in the region.

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 8-Kenya Airways has warned customers travelling to and from Mumbai of operational disruptions caused by regional airspace restrictions and adverse weather conditions, which are also affecting baggage handling on the route.

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 8 - Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has warned that the ongoing March-April-May long rains could heighten the risk of water- and vector-borne diseases across the country, urging the public to observe strict hygiene and sanitation measures.

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[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Local leaders in Nakuru County are urging both county and national disaster management teams to act swiftly in flood-prone areas to prevent further loss of life and property as heavy rains continue across the country.

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- President Advocate Duma Boko has refuted allegations that he opposes the death penalty.

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[Capital FM] Nairob -- Motorists in Migori have been urged to use the Kiringi Bridge along the Migori-Kehancha Road after KeNHA temporarily closed the Migori Bridge, after a section of its wall showed signs of structural weakness.

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[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Ministry of Health authorities are strengthening polio surveillance and preparedness measures while working with international and regional partners to reduce the risk of the virus entering the country.

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 8 - A new law seeking to tighten regulation of the architectural profession and standardise training and licensing of practitioners has been introduced in the National Assembly.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has identified young people as the driving force behind Kenya's transformation, urging them to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the digital economy, affordable housing, labour mobility and government-backed empowerment programmes.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- First Lady Rachel Ruto has renewed her call for greater investment in women's economic empowerment, saying supporting women and girls is essential to building stronger families, communities and economies.