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Zimbabwe: UZA Cries Foul Over 'Power-Grab' Constitutional Amendment

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[263Chat] Opposition United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA) has launched an attack on the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill warning that it poses a clear and present danger to democracy and could fundamentally alter the country's system of governance.

Nigeria: Sokoto to Scale Up Polio Vaccination in Border Communities With Niger Republic

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[Premium Times] "We will be carrying routine immunisation vaccines, including polio, so that each and every child living in those borders is being protected," he said.

Nigeria: Three Killed, Four Injured As Mining Pit Collapses in Ebonyi

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[Premium Times] "We evacuated some overburden on top of some lifeless people, like three of them, and we rescued about four that were injured," an official said.

Kenya: Gender Pay Gap Won't Close for Another 30 Years, Warns Trade Unions Group

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[Capital FM] Moves to close the gender pay gap will not be successful until 2056 if progress remains at its current rate, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

Kenya: Banks Cut Lending Rates After CBK Eases Policy

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Leading commercial banks have lowered their base lending rates after the Central Bank of Kenya reduced the Central Bank Rate from 9.00 percent to 8.75 percent this week.

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 16, 2026

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Nigeria: Senior Lawyer Calls for NBA President's Ouster Over Alleged Ethical Breaches

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[Premium Times] The lawyer said the developments raised serious concerns about transparency and institutional integrity, while NBA president, Mr Osigwe, denies the allegations.

Nigeria: Again, Bird Strike Disrupts United Nigeria Airlines' Flight Operations

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[Premium Times] The Airline says a second bird strike in less than 24 hours involving another Airbus A320 aircraft occurred during take-off from Abuja on Sunday.

Ghana: NLC Secures Court Injunctionagainst Striking University Unions...but NEC Urges Members to Be Resolute

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[Ghanaian Times] THE National Labour Commission (NLC) has obtained an interlocutory injunction from the High Court restraining four tertiary education unions from continuing what it described as an illegal strike action.

High prices keep sales low in Cairo as residents prepare for Ramadan

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Muslims across Egypt are preparing for the start of the holy month of Ramadan on Tuesday. But at one market in Cairo’s Old Islamic neighborhood, rising prices are putting a damper on sales.

Nigeria: Nigeria, Angola Sign Visa-Exemption Agreement for Diplomats, Government Officials

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[Premium Times] "Visa exemption arrangement will facilitate smoother official exchanges, deepen institutional cooperation, and..."

France crowns seagull cry champion at quirky Dunkirk carnival

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Dunkirk’s World Seagull Cry Championship sees feathered contestants screech on stage.

Streets of Ivrea explode with flying oranges in a three-day carnival revolt

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In Ivrea, Italy’s Battle of the Oranges turns streets into a citrus battlefield, in three‑day carnival ritual.

African Union adopts resolution describing slavery and colonisation as crimes against humanity

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African Union leaders meeting at at a two-day summit in Addis Ababa have adopted a resolution that describes slavery, deportation and colonialism as genocide and crimes against the people of Africa.

Nigeria: Dozens Killed in Attacks on 3 Villages

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[DW] A group of gunmen attacked three villages in Nigeria in a dawn raid. At least 30 people have died and several are reportedly missing.

Kenya: Govt Intensifies Push for Teen Mothers to Return to School, Empowers 200 in Kisii

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[Capital FM] Kisii -- The government has intensified efforts to reintegrate teenage mothers into the education system, with at least 200 young mothers in Bobasi Constituency, Kisii County, benefiting from an empowerment programme aimed at supporting their return to school.

Kenya: Kenya Embassy in Moscow Warns Citizens Against Informal Job Recruitment to Russia

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenyan Embassy in Moscow warned Kenyans against travelling to the Russian Federation through informal and unverified recruitment channels.

South Africa: 20,000 Vaccines to Fight Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak - South African News Briefs - February 16, 2025

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Kenya: Ruto Urges Inclusive Talks Ahead of South Sudan's 2026 Poll

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[Capital FM] Addis Ababa -- President William Ruto has called for inclusive dialogue in South Sudan as the nation prepares for a general election in December 2026.

Kenya: 'DP Seat Not Vacant,' Kindiki Affirms Amid Coalition Realignment Talk

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has shut down speculation over his position, declaring he remains firmly in office, and that he is focused on delivering government services to Kenyans.

Kenya: Joho Declares Himself ODM's Best Bet for 2032 Presidential Victory

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has declared that he is the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) strongest candidate for the 2032 presidential election, positioning himself as the party's natural successor.

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