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Guinea opposition leader urges 'direct resistance' after 40 parties dissolved

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Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Ghana calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on its peacekeepers in Lebanon

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Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana's army says.

Tunisia to undertake $1 billion expansion of Carthage airport

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Tunisia is seeking to expand its main international airport by quadrupling its passenger handling capacity as the northern African country eyes more tourism

Namibia: Namibian Police Seize Drugs and Arrest 196 Suspects in February Crackdown

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[Namibian] Namibian Police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says the police seized various illicit drug substances and arrested 196 suspects in February.

Namibia: GBV, Inequality Halt Women'sprogress - Nandi-Ndaitwah

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[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says although progress has been made in advancing women's rights, challenges such as gender-based violence and economic inequality continue to hinder full gender equality.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Arrives in Brazil for a State Visit

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Brasília ahead of a State Visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between South Africa and Brazil.

Nigeria: IWD - NGO Urges Better Kaduna Health Budget Rollout to Reduce Maternal, Child Deaths

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[Premium Times] KADMAM emphasised that, beyond infrastructure and equipment, consistent funding, availability of essential drugs, skilled health workers, and expanded access to family planning services were critical to reducing preventable maternal and child deaths

Somalia: Ex-Somali President Farmaajo Opposes Newly Signed Constitution

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has strongly opposed a newly signed constitution endorsed by the country's incumbent leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, warning that the move could deepen political divisions in the Horn of Africa nation.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Considers Social Media Ban for Under-18s in Child Protection Plan

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[263Chat] The government says it is working on new legislation that could restrict children under the age of 18 from using social media platforms as part of a wider effort to improve online safety.

Congo-Brazzaville: Congo-Brazzaville's Predictable Election Masks a Brewing Succession Battle

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[ISS] The growing pool of disaffected youth could test the ruling party's grip on power, especially as succession questions loom.

Senegal divided over former president Macky Sall's candidacy for UN chief

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Macky Sall to succeed United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres? Not everyone in Senegal likes the idea. Victims of the violence in 2021 and 2024 under the former president’s regime are strongly opposed. So are some of ruling majority, including this member of parliament.

South Africa: Bringing It Home - South Africa is Leading the Charge to Make Anti-HIV jab for Africa

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[Bhekisisa] South Africa's National Aids Council, Sanac, has asked local drug companies to submit applications by April 7 to make generic versions of an anti-HIV jab that could end Aids by 2043 in the country. The original version of the once-every-six-months shot, known as lenacapavir , is produced by the US pharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences . Sanac will submit a shortlist of successful applicants, who met the requirements of the Council's expression of interest call , to

Egypt’s currency plunges to historic low, billions in foreign funds exit

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The Egyptian pound fell on Sunday to its lowest level on record, dropping for the first time below 52 pounds to the US dollar on official markets.

Ghana: Police Picks Up Student Over Publication of Obscene Material Online

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[Ghanaian Times] The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has arrested a student, Nhyira Papa Kojo Egyir Hayford, over publication of obscene material online.

Kenya: 12 Rifles Surrendered in West Pokot Amid Disarmament Push

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Residents of Pokot Central Sub-County in West Pokot County have voluntarily surrendered twelve illegal firearms at Marich Police Station, the National Police Service (NPS) confirmed Monday.

Africa: Wafcon Postponement a Blessing in Disguise for 'Divided' Banyana Banyana

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[Daily Maverick] Despite the Women's Africa Cup of Nations being haphazardly postponed, the action may provide Banyana Banyana with some time to fix their internal issues.

Nigeria: Nigeria's Failing Road Transport System Leaves Commuters At the Mercy of Robbers

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[IPS] Abuja -- Abimbola David still remembers being robbed twice in taxis in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. The most recent incident occurred in 2023 when the robbers, who pretended to be passengers, took her belongings while the car was moving.

Liberia: Bishop Brown Warns Ongoing Demolitions Could Haunt Boakai's Legacy - Urges President to Engage Landowners to Prevent Chaos, Mass Displacement

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) Bishop Kortu Brown has called on the Unity Party (UP) led-government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to desist from threatening the livelihoods of ordinary Liberians by demolishing their homes and businesses in Monrovia and other parts of the country.

Liberia: Ghanaian Envoy Assures Justice Will Prevail in Murder of Liberian, Reaffirms Continuation Bond Between Both Nations

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Ghanaian Ambassador accredited to Liberia, Godwin Baletum Amonzem, has expressed regret over the recent brutal killing of a 26-year-old Liberian national, Austin Tengbeh in Ghana.

Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Lashes Lawmakers in Capitol Speech, Calls Low Representation of Women Embarrassing

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[FrontPageAfrica] Joyclyn Wea -- Summary:

Liberia: Leaked Audios, Documents Reveal Conflicting Accounts in Ldea Probe Into Confiscated Cash, Agency Says Funds Deposited At Cbl Pending Investigation

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) is facing renewed scrutiny following leaked audios and internal documents that reveal conflicting accounts regarding the seizure of a large amount of cash during a drug arrest at the Bo Waterside border in Grand Cape Mount County.

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