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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia is making significant strides in boosting agricultural productivity, pointing to irrigated maize farming as a key success area.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa | -- The International Monetary Fund has reaffirmed its strong support for Ethiopia's ongoing economic reforms.

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[Daily Trust] The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed claims that a significant portion of Nigeria's federation revenue is being diverted or concealed, describing such reports as a misinterpretation of the latest Nigeria Development Update released by the World Bank.

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[Daily Trust] Environmental experts have called on residents to embrace attitudinal change toward proper waste management and disposal, warning that poor practices are a major driver of flooding in communities.

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[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, offered his condolences to the family of the late former Minister, Professor Chems Eddine Chitour, who passed away on Sunday.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Pope Leo XIV became the first Supreme Pontiff to visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Muxima, in the town of Muxima, Icolo e Bengo province on Sunday.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Pope Leo XIV blessed and interacted with four babies on Sunday afternoon at the entrance of the Apostolic Nunciature in Angolan capital, Luanda.

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[ANGOP] Icolo E Bengo -- Pope Leo XIV led a religious ceremony on Sunday at the Chapel of Our Lady of Muxima, in a moment of profound devotion that marked his visit to Angola's main Marian shrine.

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[Daily Trust] A northern youth group has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other political leaders that they risk losing public trust and votes in the 2027 general elections if insecurity in the region is not addressed.

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[Daily Trust] Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has raised alarm over what he described as a fresh plot to implicate him in criminal activities, alleging a coordinated effort to damage his reputation and keep him in prolonged detention.

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[DA] Today, the DA Western Cape celebrated the restoration of nearly 300 small-scale fishing vessel permits in the Traditional Linefish sector, together with local fishers, DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp, and provincial leadership. See photos here, here, here, here and here.

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[DA] Police committed to the introduction of body-worn cameras by April 2025, yet a year later this deadline has passed without implementation or explanation by Acting Minister Prof. Firoz Cachalia.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his criticism of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, rejecting calls to tone down his attacks.

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[ANGOP] Kilamba -- Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Kilamba, Luanda, to lead a Pontifical Mass expected to draw over a million worshippers from across Angola and around the world.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Vice President of Angola, Esperança da Costa, attended on Sunday a religious ceremony conducted by Pope Leo XIV in the Kilamba municipality of Luanda. Hundreds of faithful were present.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Hundreds of faithful gathered in an atmosphere of euphoria, singing, and deep devotion to welcome the Pope at the open-air mass, a moment marked by tears, joy, and memories that reinforced the faith and sense of unity among those present.

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[Daily Trust] Amnesty International has strongly condemned what it described as an "outrageous and desperate attempt" by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to gag journalists through a controversial directive issued to broadcasters.

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[Daily News] Mwanza -- IN recent years, Tanzania has been writing a new chapter in its energy sector, particularly in efforts to expand electricity access to rural areas.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has defended fuel prices in Kenya, attributing them to the country's economic status and infrastructure demands.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto will embark on a 3-day State visit to Italy to hold bilateral talks with President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have arrested three suspects linked to a chilling incident of robbery with violence and gang rape in Butere.