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In a landmark moment following two years of devastating conflict, Hamas on Monday released seven hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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[Vanguard] The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has denied reports suggesting he is in talks with former President Goodluck Jonathan to form a political alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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[This Day] The federal government yesterday said that from 12am last night, it was invoking its 'No Work, No Pay' policy, against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which declared a two-week warning strike, starting from midnight of Sunday, to protest unmet demands by the federal government.

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[This Day] The management of ARISE News Channel has said it would be better consoled over the death of its reporter, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, if the country's security and healthcare systems were improved. Deputy Managing Director of ARISE News Channel, Bayo Awosemo, stated this yesterday in Abuja at a night of tributes organised by the management for Sommie, as the deceased was fondly called.

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[allAfrica] A New Scramble, Waged in Data

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Several opposition-led protests in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, have repeatedly been called off, amid tensions involving residents displaced from lands claimed by the federal government.

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[Shabelle] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a closed-door meeting in Addis Ababa on Sunday with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to discuss bilateral and regional issues, amid escalating tensions over the future of Somalia's Jubaland administration.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Minister of Family Affairs and Human Rights, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, held a meeting with her counterpart, Qatar's Minister of Family Affairs, Buthaina Bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, in Qatar to discuss closer cooperation between the two ministries.

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[Vanguard] PORT HARCOURT--HUMAN Rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, has said that the Ogoni 4 and the Ogoni 9 were brutally killed by the Sani Abacha military junta in 1995.

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[GroundUp] They can't wait for the government to prepare for the next rainy season

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Madagascar's political landscape has undergone a dramatic upheaval as President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly fled the country just hours before a

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A surreal scene unfolded in Madagascar’s capital on Sunday as soldiers were cheered by anti-government protesters, creating a volatile atmosphere after President Andry Rajoelina announced an attempted coup was in progress.

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Opposition leader Patrick Herminie has been elected president of Seychelles, defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan in a closely watched runoff. Official

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Kenya is poised to become a major hub for digital finance after its parliament passed a groundbreaking law to regulate cryptocurrencies and virtual

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The World Trade Organization has sharply upgraded its forecast for Africa’s trade growth, predicting imports will soar 11.8% in 2025, up from an

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Tunisia has cemented its place in sport history with a truly remarkable World Cup qualifying campaign. The Carthage Eagles completed their journey

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A significant diplomatic rift has emerged between Burkina Faso and the United States over immigration policy. The conflict began when the West African

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Mozambique is launching an ambitious agricultural project to tackle its severe food insecurity and malnutrition crises. With climate shocks like

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In a direct tit-for-tat move, Mali has announced it will impose hefty bond requirements on US citizens seeking to enter the country. This action

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South Africa is approaching a pivotal moment as the Western Cape High Court prepares to decide whether sex work should be decriminalized. For advocates

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Cape Town and Marrakech have been named among the world’s happiest cities in 2025, according to TimeOut’s annual global survey. Cape Town is ranked