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Nigeria: Delta Mass Rape - Women Group Calls for Independent Panel of Inquiry

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[Premium Times] The Nigeria Federation of Business and Professional Women has petitioned the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, over the violent assaults on women during a local festival in the state.

Africa: Kigali International Airport Ranks Third Best in Africa

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[New Times] Kigali International Airport has been ranked the third best airport in Africa in the 2026 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards.

Uganda: Funding Shortfalls Push Uganda's Refugees Deeper Into Hunger

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[WFP] The East African nation has long offered asylum to some of the continent's most vulnerable people. But steep cuts in humanitarian assistance are increasing food insecurity for Uganda's nearly 2 million refugees and threatening to reverse progress in building long-term resilience

Kenya: Tuju Arrested After Reporting to Police, Lawyers Say Due Process Ignored

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju was on Monday arrested shortly after resurfacing from what his family and lawyers had described as a mysterious disappearance.

Benin's main opposition party won't back any candidate in April presidential vote

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With Benin's presidential election just weeks away, the country's main opposition party says it won't be backing any candidate.

From cocoa beans to forests: Rebuilding forests in São Tomé and Príncipe

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In São Tomé and Príncipe, a new generation of cocoa producers is at the forefront of restoring degraded ecosystems and enhancing sustainable cocoa production, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Demand surges in Nigeria for new HIV prevention injection ahead of rollout

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Interest is rising across Nigeria in a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, even before its full nationwide rollout.

Ex-teacher accused of Scotland school abuse found guilty of sex attack in South Africa

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A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.

Former Kenyan minister reappears after disappearance sparks alarm

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Former Kenyan cabinet minister Raphael Tuju has said he went into hiding after suspecting he was being followed, a day after his disappearance prompted fears he may have been abducted.

Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival

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The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.

From coffee beans to forests: Rebuilding forests in São Tomé and Príncipe

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In São Tomé and Príncipe, a new generation of cocoa producers is at the forefront of restoring degraded ecosystems and enhancing sustainable cocoa production, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Ruling party candidate Wadagni lays out platform ahead of Benin's presidential campaign

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With one week to go before the official launch of the presidential campaign, Romuald Wadagni, the ruling coaltion's candiate and President Patrice Talon’s designated successor, unveiled his vision for the country on Saturday in Cotonou.

Uganda: NGO Crackdown Raises Alarm Over Service Gaps and Democratic Decline

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[Nile Post] A growing crackdown on non-governmental organisations in Uganda is raising serious concerns about its impact on service delivery, economic stability, and democratic governance.

Uganda: Speaker Among Gets More Independent MPs to Board NRM Bus

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[Nile Post] The Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Anita Among, is today expected to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between a delegation of Independent Members of Parliament and the ruling NRM.

Uganda: Can Uganda Revive a Collapsed Cargo Lifeline?

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[Nile Post] Once a vital artery for regional trade, cargo transport on Lake Victoria has dwindled from handling nearly a third of Uganda's imports and exports to almost negligible levels, exposing deep structural failures in infrastructure, policy, and investment.

Liberia: UN Women Urges Swift Passage of Anti-FGM Law As Liberia Faces Critical Test On Women's Rights

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia - The United Nations Women Country Representative to Liberia, Comfort Lamptey, has issued a strong call to action for Liberian lawmakers to pass the proposed Women and Girls Protection Bill, stressing that there should be "no compromise" in outlawing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Southern Africa: Ramaphosa Hails Liberation Heroes As SADC Marks Historic Freedom Day

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[263Chat] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to liberation fighters across the region as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) marked Southern Africa Liberation Day.

Zimbabwe: Rio Zim Challenges Cancellation of 40-Year Mining Grant

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[263Chat] MINING giant Rio Zim have upped their fight for control of Sengwa's coal fields with a High Court application challenging the decision by the Ministry of Mines through the permanent secretary to cancel their mining special grant and giving it to a rival firm.

Southern Africa: Statement By His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of SADC, On the Occasion of the Southern Africa Liberation Day, 23 March 2026

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[SADC] Once again on this day, 23 March 2026, we celebrate the Southern Africa Liberation Day - one of the most significant milestones in our shared journey toward freedom and independence as a regional community. We honour, with deep respect and gratitude, the brave men and women who stood at the forefront of the struggle to liberate the Southern African region. Through their unwavering commitment and resilience, many freedom fighters and ordinary citizens made immense sacrifices in the fight against colonial

Namibia: Govt Dismisses Fuel Shortage Rumours

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[Namibian] The government has dismissed circulating reports of a fuel shortage in Namibia, assuring the public that the country has sufficient supply to meet demand in the short, medium and long term.

Nigeria: Bomb Explodes On Kwara-Niger Road

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[Premium Times] The bomb attack occurred Monday morning along the Wawa-Kaiama road that links Niger and Kwara states.

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