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At least 42 killed in Chad after water well dispute escalates

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The dispute was initially between two families before escalating into a cycle of reprisal attacks.

Uganda: Oil Companies Deny Govt Claims of Fuel Hoarding, Hiking Prices

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[Nile Post] Ugandan oil marketing companies have dismissed claims by government that they are involved in fuel hoarding and charging exorbitant prices to take advantage of the current situation.

Nigeria: Gov Mutfwang Says Plateau Will Remain Haven Amid Renewed Attacks

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[Premium Times] Plateau will remain a refuge for displaced Nigerians despite renewed attacks, Mutfwang assures.

Kenya: Muite Says Gachagua Was Removed 'At Lightning Speed' in Impeachment Case

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that his removal from office was unconstitutional, as he continues to challenge the impeachment process before the High Court.

Liberia: Tweah Fires Back in Court

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[Liberian Observer] During continued direct examination, former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah mounted a forceful challenge to the prosecution's US$6.2 million economic sabotage case, arguing that the state has failed to produce evidence that meets the legal threshold for conviction.

Uganda: Tororo Authorities Replace Contractor On Delayed Aturukuku Seed School Project

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[Nile Post] Construction of Aturukuku Seed Secondary School in Tororo Municipality, a key government infrastructure project under the 2022/2023 financial year, has suffered prolonged delays, raising fresh concerns over service delivery and project management in local governments.

Burundi President Ndayishmiye named ruling party candidate for 2027 election

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Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been nominated to stand as his party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election.

Kenya: Maasai Mara Tourist Dispute Raises Investor Confidence Concerns

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A standoff involving foreign tourists at a luxury lodge in the Maasai Mara has escalated into a diplomatic and investment concern, raising fresh questions over investor protection in Kenya's tourism sector.

Nigeria: Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover N8m Ransom in Plateau - Official

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[Premium Times] The operation is part of ongoing military efforts to dismantle kidnapping and armed networks across the state.

Mali: Mali's Defence Minister Camara Killed in Rebel Assault On Residential Compound

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[RFI] Mali's Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, has been killed during an attack on his residence near the capital Bamako,as fighting continued around the country between the army and Tuareg rebels backed by jihadist groups.

Incumbent Ndayishmiye nominated as candidate for Burundi's 2027 presidential election

Africanews  

Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been nominated to stand as his party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election.

Kenya: Gachagua Seeks Salary and Benefits in Renewed Bid to Challenge Impeachment

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has renewed his legal challenge against his impeachment, seeking payment of salary and benefits he claims he would have earned had he remained in office.

Mali confirms death of defence minister in attack in Kati

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Mali's ruling military junta has announced two days of national mourning after coordinated attacks killed the country’s defense minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands.

Zimbabwe: Chivayo, Coltart Clash Over ZITF Presidential Tour

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[263Chat] A war of words has erupted between businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart following their sharply contrasting views over Chivayo's presence alongside Presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa and Duma Boko during a tour of stands at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).

South Africa: Freedom Means Living Without Fear of Crime

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[DA] Today as South Africa marks Freedom Day, we commemorate the 32nd anniversary of our first democratic election, as a nation united.

How Nearly A Decade Of Decline Has Reshaped Construction Risk In South Africa

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South Africa’s engineering and construction sector employs over 1.36 million people, making it one of the largest employers in the country. Yet this sector

Kenya: Ruto Praises Late Prof Munavu for Transforming Kenya's Education System

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has led the country in mourning the death of renowned scholar and public servant Raphael Munavu, describing him as a distinguished academic whose contributions transformed education and national development.

Nigeria: NASU, Conua, Naptan to Govt - You Can't Scrap 'Irrelevant Courses' in Varsities

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[Vanguard] lWarns students against taking loans to pursue worthless courses

Kenya: Experts Call for Telepsychiatry to Boost Mental Health Care in Kenya

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mental health professionals have been urged to adopt digital platforms, including telepsychiatry, to expand access to care and address the growing burden of mental health disorders in Kenya.

Kenya: Parts of Marsabit Declared Dangerous As Govt Cracks Down

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared parts of Marsabit as security-disturbed and dangerous areas following escalating banditry and inter-communal violence in the region.

Kenya: Court Backs Facebook Moderators in Case Against Meta, Sama

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled in favour of 187 former Facebook content moderators in a case against Meta Platforms and outsourcing firm Sama over alleged labour rights violations.

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