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[Leadership] Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos will on June 24 hear a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Lance Corporal Gwotyel Justine, challenging his dismissal and unfair trial by the Nigerian Army.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has effected a major reshuffle in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), appointing Major General John Maiso Nkoimo as the new Deputy Commander of the Kenya Army alongside a series of promotions, appointments and tenure extensions across the military's top ranks.

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[Vanguard] Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and undocumented African workers.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has extended the tenure of Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Otieno by one year in a major reorganization of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) leadership that also saw Major General John Maiso Nkoimo appointed Deputy Commander of the Kenya Army.

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will dispatch envoys across the African continent and to other parts of the world, as government intensifies diplomatic efforts to address migration challenges facing the country.

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Guéla Doué scored a goal and set up the winning strike as Ivory Coast surprised France — and Doué's brother in the French dugout — with a 2-1 victory in a World Cup warmup match Thursday

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One week ahead of the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, business and restaurants in New York are preparing for an influx of fans and tourists ahead of the official start next week.

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As eastern DR Congo battles a new Ebola outbreak, rumors and mistrust continue to complicate the response.

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[Vanguard] Suspected gunmen have abducted a nine-year-old boy, Olaosebikan Victor, during a midnight attack on Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.

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[Leadership] The national leadership of Accord led by Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, has condemned the attempted assassination of its chairman in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Asimiyu Ajibola, describing the attack as politically motivated and a threat to democratic participation ahead of the state's governorship election.

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[Capital FM] Even as the clock ticks to the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon, organisers admit that Sunday's event is rich fodder for unannounced protests by persons disgruntled with various issues presently affecting the country.

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[Nyasa Times] As the United States marks 250 years of independence, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over thousands of Malawians hoping to study, receive medical treatment, conduct business or visit family in America.

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Dr. Blessing Vava examines how Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 has become a focal point for debates over presidential term limits, succession politics, constitutionalism and democratic accountability in Zimbabwe.

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[This Day] Afakriya Gadzama writes that recent times have witnessed a troubling rise in the incidence of kidnapping across parts of Nigeria, posing significant threats to public safety, national security, and socio-economic stability.

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Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside the UN refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday to protest against irregular migrants and refugees whom they say should leave Libya

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[HRW] Investigations Relate to Reporting on Kigali's Worst Kept Secret

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[New Zimbabwe] President William Ruto's regular guest at State House, Wicknell Chivayo, has ignited opposition fury over the controversial Zimbabwean businessman's ties to the Kenyan presidency.

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Kenya gave the world M-Pesa. Then it gave the world a lesson in what happens when the wallet, the carrier, the lifestyle app, and the tax authority all live on the same rail. Bitcoin's case in Kenya is no longer a thought experiment. It is in your pocket, waiting for the next forced update.

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Capgemini found that Africans possessing at least $1 million in investable assets, excluding their primary residence, grew by over 4 per cent.

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Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

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Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has reached a major milestone, processing 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day during performance testing, surpassing its official 650,000 barrel capacity.