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[Premium Times] Peaceful protesters demanding entry into the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa were met with gunfire and aggressive police action on Wednesday, leaving several residents injured and blood covering parts of the road.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The African Union's Special Representative and Head of AUSSOM, Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, met today in Mogadishu with Qatar's Ambassador to Somalia, Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al-Nuaimi.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Transport operators have issued a warning of a nationwide road shutdown starting Monday, threatening massive disruption across major towns and highways as they protest what they describe as the government's failure to guarantee security for road users and investors in the transport sector.

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[This Day] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to the captain of the Super Eagles, Wilfred Ndidi, on the passing of his father, Sunday Ndidi.

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[The Point] Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has highlighted the Judiciary's challenges, including shortage of courtrooms and office space, hindering judicial officers' effectiveness.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- A senior Al-Shabaab commander, identified as Abdirahman Talxo Shuuke, surrendered to Galmudug Darawiish forces, specifically the Galayr unit responsible for protecting the regional presidency, following recent operations against the militant group in the Labadulle and Ceelahelay areas.

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[U.S. Embassy Algiers] U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos returned to Algeria on January 26 to meet with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, and Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab. His visit reaffirms the United States' ongoing cooperation with Algeria and its commitment to supporting stability throughout the region.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, arrived in Mogadishu today to participate in the 27th Ministerial Roundtable of the Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI).

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- A joint session of Somalia's Federal Parliament descended into chaos on Wednesday at Villa Hargeysa in Mogadishu, as opposition lawmakers clashed with supporters of proposed amendments to five articles of the provisional constitution.

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[GroundUp] The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and the #PayTheGrants campaign want the Supreme Court of Appeal to dismiss government's appeal

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[GroundUp] Hundreds of industry professionals marched in Cape Town calling for a meeting with trade and industry minister

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[Premium Times] The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations,

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi is tightening its belt under relentless fiscal pressure--yet beneath its soil lies an economic lifeline capable of transforming the nation's fortunes. With untapped mineral wealth estimated to generate over US$1.8 billion annually, experts are questioning why the national budget remains strained while such immense opportunity lies dormant.

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[Nyasa Times] The Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet, Dr Justin Adack Saidi, has appealed for additional food and humanitarian assistance after the government confirmed a K71 billion funding shortfall in its disaster relief response.

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Burkina Faso votes to join Vienna Convention as it continues path toward nuclear power

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Proflight Zambia, leading regional airline linking South Africa and Zambia, has successfully completed the International Air Transport Association (IATA)

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Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received a courtesy visit from the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher T. Landau, accompanied by the Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Li Anderson.

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[Nile Post] The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed allegations that the army is hunting for National Unity Platform (NUP) president and former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu.

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As AI Investments Surge, CEOs Take the Lead on Decision Making and Upskilling Themselves: With Africa leading in workforce readiness

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[Nile Post] The African Union Commission has urged all parties in South Sudan to de-escalate rising tensions and respect the 2018 peace deal amid fresh violence that has forced civilians from their homes.