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Kenya: Kenya - the Accidental Librarian Keeping Kibera's Kids in Books

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[RFI] In Africa's largest slum town, a retired railway worker has turned an abandoned shack into a library for the local children.

Nigeria: U.S. Strikes On Nigeria Set 'Deeply Troubling Precedent' for African Governance

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[RFI] When the United States launched airstrikes on northern Nigeria in late December, it said it had taken out Islamic State jihadists - at Abuja's request - to stop them killing Christians. Yet experts have criticised Washington's claims that Christians are being massacred in Nigeria, a narrative promoted by the American right but that simplifies complex conflicts. Analyst Prince Charles Dickson tells RFI why US intervention is a "warning sign" for Nigerians.

Africa: U.S. Exit From the World Health Organization Marks a New Era in Global Health Policy - Here's What the U.S., and World, Will Lose

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[The Conversation Africa] The U.S. departure from the World Health Organization became official in late January 2026, according to the Trump administration - a year after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on inauguration day of his second term declaring that he was doing so. He first stated his intention to do so during his first term in 2020, early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sudan: Experts Warn of 'Illegal' Crackdown On Sudanese Refugees in Egypt

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[Dabanga] Cairo -- Legal experts and political analysts are sounding the alarm over a surge in detentions and forced deportations targeting Sudanese nationals in Egypt. Critics characterise these measures as a direct breach of international refugee protocols.

Sudan: Reaching a Child in Darfur Is 'Hard-Won and Fragile', Says Unicef

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[UN News] Reaching a single child in Sudan's Darfur region can take days of negotiations, security clearances and travel across sandy roads that cut through shifting frontlines, UNICEF warned Friday - as children live "on the brink" of survival.

South Sudan: South Sudan's White Army Explained - What It Is - and What It Isn't

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[The Conversation Africa] The UN issued warnings of potential mass violence between the South Sudanese government and the White Army in January 2026. A peace agreement ended a five-year civil war in the country in 2018. This was followed by a period of relative calm that ended in 2025 in the wake of clashes between the government and White Army. Attempts to bring peace since have faltered. The government has charged and suspended first vice-president Riek Machar over claims he commanded the White Army during the violence in Nasir,

Chad: France and Chad Seek to Reset Ties, One Year On From Military Split

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[RFI] France and Chad have agreed to open a new chapter in their bilateral relationship, after the departure of the last French soldiers stationed in the central African country on 31 January, 2025, following a diplomatic rift.

Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them

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The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Africa: US Eyes Red Sea as State Envoy Visits Africa

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[DW] Washington has said a visit by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Africa aims to strengthen bilateral ties, but the timing raises questions about the US's interests in the Red Sea corridor.

Africa: Republican Intelligence Specialist Nominated Head Africa at State Department

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[allAfrica] Frank W. Garcia Jr., a veteran Republican Congressional aide with limited Africa experience, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Africa Bureau at the State Department.

Four Britons die after holiday sickness in Cape Verde, say lawyers

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A law firm says it is representing the families of six people who holidayed in Cape Verde.

Kenya: Nairobi fashion week challenges industry to rethink consumption

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It explored how designers can reduce their environmental impact and embrace ethical practices.

Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake

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Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

Senegal's football federation says it will not appeal CAF sanctions

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CAF’s ruling on Thursday follows chaotic scenes late in the Lions of Téranga’s AFCON final against hosts Morocco in January.

DR Congo: Resumption of transport on Lake Tanganyika brings hope to Uvira

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Traffic was suspended for more than a month and a half while Uvira was occupied by AFC/M23 rebels

Iran declares European Union armies as 'terrorist groups' in retaliatory move

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The announcement comes days after the EU added Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp to its list of terrorist organisations.

DR Congo president outlines pre-conditions for a national dialogue

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Félix Tshisekedi reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive and peaceful talks between all the country's people.

Football tournament in Zimbabwe spreads awareness of cervical cancer

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It was part of the Goal Getters campaign, launched last year in a joint initiative by Gavi vaccine alliance, CAF, and UEFA.

Undocumented migrants celebrate Spain's plan to legalise their status

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Madrid earlier this week said it would grant residency and work permits to all foreigners, subject to certain conditions.

African Union condemns attacks 'heinous' attacks in Niger and vows support

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The Commission chairperson reaffirmed the AU’s support for the country amid ongoing security threats.

The king's speech - and why it has foreigners in South Africa worried

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The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

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