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Ghana: Minority Describes SONA As Mere Rhetoric ...Queries Impact of Economic Stabilisation

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[Ghanaian Times] The Minority Caucus in Parliament has described President John Dramani Mahama's second State of the Nation Address (SONA), delivered on Friday, as mere rhetoric.

Kenya: President Ruto Orders Instant Traffic Fines and Road Cameras Rollout Within One Month

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has ordered the Ministry of Transport and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to roll out the long-delayed instant traffic fines programme within one month and install road surveillance cameras in at least five to six major towns.

Cape Town Shia Muslim association mourns Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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Congregants at the Ahlul Bait Foundation of South Africa - an association of Shia Muslim communities - gathered in Cape Town to pay their respects to Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by US-Israeli military operations in Iran.

Nigeria: Court Grants Order Blocking EFCC From Investigating Firm Linked to Nestoil Group

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[Premium Times] Jones Creek Hydrocarbon is the technical operator of the Oil and Lease (OML) 42, a joint venture by the Nestoil Group and the Nigerian Government.

Liberia: Liberia Eyes Regional Ferry to Unlock Maritime Trade Potential

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[Liberian Observer] Liberia's maritime dominance has long been measured in tonnage. As home to the world's largest ship registry by gross tonnage, the country commands influence at the International Maritime Organization and plays an outsized role in global shipping regulation. But for Commissioner/CEO Cllr. Neto Z. Lighe of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), the next frontier is closer to home: turning maritime strength into faster trade flows, stronger small businesses, and a more competitive coastal economy.

Kenya: Traffic Snarl-Up On Mombasa Road After Fuel Tanker Collides With Container Lorry

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- There was a traffic snarl-up after a fuel tanker collided with a trailer and burst into flames on Mombasa Road, Athi River.

Uganda: I Withdrew My Case Because Other Opposition Parties Didn't Support Me - Kasibante

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[Nile Post] Former National Peasants Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Robert Kasibante, has opened up about his decision to withdraw his petition challenging the 2021 presidential election results, citing logistical and financial constraints.

Uganda: Journalist Ivan Tsebeni Declares Bid for Namisindwa District Speaker

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[Nile Post] Ivan Tsebeni, a journalist with New Vision, has officially declared his candidacy for the position of Speaker of Namisindwa District Council, pledging to promote transparency, unity, and accountable leadership.

Namibia: Govt Calls for Transparency, Discipline and Unity

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[Namibian] The government called on Namibian sport federations to remain disciplined, transparent and united at sport federations' annual general assembly on Saturday.

Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Congratulates Brave Gladiators On Historic Cosafa Triumph

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[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has congratulated the Namibia women's national football team following their first-ever victory over the South African women's national football team in the final of the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women's Championship 2026 in Polokwane, South Africa, on Sunday.

U.S.-Israeli strike on Iranian girls' elementary school kills 165

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The Shajareh Tayyebeh School, located in Minab near a base of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was struck on Saturday during what officials described as a large-scale offensive carried out jointly by Washington and Tel Aviv

Kenya: Why Kenya's Tea Faces Uncertainty Amid Middle East Crisis

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's tea sector faces heightened uncertainty as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens supply chains to key Gulf markets.

Africa: UAE to Cover Extended Hotel Accommodation for Tourists Stranded in Abu Dhabi

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[Premium Times] The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority says the country's airports and national carriers have handled approximately 20,200 passengers affected by recent flight changes.

Nigeria: National Grid Collapse - Systemic Failure or Opportunity Gap?

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[Premium Times] In recent times, Nigeria's national grid has collapsed with a frequency that has become almost routine. Many observers have interpreted these repeated failures as evidence of systemic dysfunction, and rightly so. In efficient and resilient power systems, safeguards are built to manage excess generation through mechanisms such as effective curtailment, energy storage, or, more practically, the rerouting of power across a robust transmission network. A combination of these measures typically ensures grid

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Calls for Dialogue in the Middle East and Condemns International Law Violations

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[Govt of SA] President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses deep concern regarding the escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

Nigeria: FRIN Staffers Accuse HR Director of Age Falsification, Provide 'Evidence'

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[Premium Times] The petitioners alleged that Mrs Adesanya has continued to draw full government salaries and emoluments since 2024 despite having attained the mandatory retirement age of 60.

South Africa: Revealed - Brian Molefe's Alleged State Capture Era 'Slush Fund'

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[Daily Maverick] Newly obtained bank records and related documents link Brian Molefe, the uMkhonto Wesizwe party's newly elected treasurer, to an apparent 'slush fund' that paid for multiple overseas trips, a swanky wedding and other lifestyle expenses during the State Capture years. Daily Maverick unpacks the Molefe-linked Palcocap account, which received millions of rands in mysterious cash deposits around the time of Molefe's infamous visits to the Guptas' Saxonwold compound.

Africa: All of Africa Today - March 2, 2026

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Kenya: President Ruto Condemns Strikes On Middle Eastern Nations, Urges De-Escalation

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has strongly condemned recent strikes on several Middle Eastern nations, including the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, warning that the escalating conflict poses a serious threat to international peace and security.

Kenya: PS Omollo Warns Against Political Violence Across Kenya

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged leaders and citizens to champion peace, warning that the government will not tolerate violence or political intimidation anywhere in the country.

Kenya: NACADA Night Raid in Nandi Seizes 2,400 Stones of Cannabis and Illicit Vodka

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[Capital FM] Kapsabet -- A late-night, intelligence-led operation in Kapsabet Town has delivered a major blow to local narcotics and illicit alcohol networks operating within residential areas.

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