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Liberia: Guinea Troops Back Down, but Boakai Holds Firm On Defense Consultations

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[Liberian Observer] The withdrawal of Guinean troops from a disputed border point in Lofa County has eased immediate tensions along the Liberia-Guinea frontier, but President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is continuing consultations with the Legislature, signaling that the government still regards the incident as a serious national security matter.

Mozambique: Life Between Cyclones - How Beira's People Carry the Mental Weight of Storms That Never Really End

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[Bhekisisa] Six years after Cyclone Idai ripped through Beira, the city's wounds -- physical and psychological -- are still raw. As a new storm gathered in the Indian Ocean in February, journalist Sean Christie found a city caught in a permanent state of waiting for the next disaster to hit.

Nigeria: Customs Intercepts 1,907 Explosive-Making Compressors in Kwara

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[Daily Trust] The Nigeria Customs Service, Kwara Area Command, on Wednesday, unveiled a large haul of seized items intercepted during anti-smuggling operations in the state.

South Sudan army announces recapture of major rebel-held town

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South Sudan's government forces announce the recapture of the opposition-held town of Akobo -- the latest flashpoint in fighting between rival armies that has brought the country back to the brink of all-out civil war

South Africa summons new US ambassador over 'undiplomatic remarks'

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Pretoria summoned the new US ambassador Wednesday to explain "undiplomatic remarks" about South African racial policies and court decisions, the foreign minister said.

Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya

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The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for gay sex

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Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community

Why A Kenyan High Court Rejected An AI-generated Court Filing

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Empowering Coffee Farmers In Ethiopia: How Ayisha Achieved Self-Reliance With Fayda ID In Limmu Kosa

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Africa: All of Africa Today - March 12, 2026

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Ethiopia: Flash Floods, Landslides Kill 30 in Southern Ethiopia

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba - At least 30 people have died after landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck highland areas of Gamo Zone in the South Ethiopia Regional State, local authorities said.

Senegal: Senegal Lawmakers Back Tougher Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

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[DW] Parliament approved legislation doubling prison sentences and increasing fines for same-sex relations. Activists say the move reflects a broader push for stricter anti-LGBT laws in the region.

Iran: Oil prices soar as attacks on shipping, oil infrastructure continue

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Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure pushed oil above $100 a barrel on Thursday, as American and Israeli strikes pounded Iran with no sign of an end to the war in sight

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Group Commits New Atrocities

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[HRW] Paris -- At Least 38 Civilians Killed; Women Abducted; Property Burned

Ethiopia: UN Urges Ethiopia to Tackle Pollution At Gold Mine

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[HRW] Civic Group's Report Shows Child Health Harms at Lega Dembi Mine

South Africa: FlySafair Plans Ticket Surcharge After Jet Fuel Spike - South African News Briefs - March 12, 2026

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South Africa: U.S. Ambassador Apologises for Remarks Following Meeting With Dirco

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that the United States Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell has apologised and expressed regret over remarks that were viewed as undiplomatic following a meeting with government officials.

Somalia: Somali President Arrives in Djibouti for Regional Security Talks

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[Shabelle] Djibouti -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Djibouti on Wednesday for a high-level official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and discussing the volatile security situation in the Horn of Africa.

Nigeria: Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele As Minister

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[Premium Times] Mr Oyedele is to replace Doris Anite-Uzoka as Minister of State for Finance.

Guinea: Guinean Soldiers Open Fire, Recapture Disputed Border Area in Foya, Liberian Injured

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[Liberian Investigator] Published: March 11, 2026

Mozambique: Death Toll Stands At 270, Says PM

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[AIM] Maputo -- The storms and floods that hit Mozambique earlier this year caused 270 deaths, Prime Minister Benvinda Levi announced on Wednesday.

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