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Kenya: Explainer - What the 2026 PBO Regulations Mean for NGOs and Civil Society in Kenya

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's nonprofit and civil society sector is entering a new legal era following the rollout of the Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Regulations, 2026, which operationalize the Public Benefit Organizations Act, 2013.

Somalia: How the Iran War Could Derail Somalia's Fragile Recovery

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[ISS] Somalia faces more than spillover effects - these shocks are pushing the country's long-term recovery further out of reach.

Uganda: Justice Kazibwe Is New Deputy Chief Justice

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe as the new Deputy Chief Justice.

Ghana: Ghana's Economy Expands By 7.7 Percent in Feb - GSS

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[Ghanaian Times] Economic activities in Ghana expanded significantly in February 2026, with the country recording a 7.7 per cent growth rate, according to the latest Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

South Africa: Western Cape Storm Death Toll Rises to 10

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Provincial Government says emergency response and recovery operations remain at a critical stage despite improved weather conditions across the province, following recent severe storms.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Judges

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed judges to various divisions across the country.

South Africa: Didiza Determines Process for Composition of Impeachment Committee

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[SAnews.gov.za] National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, has outlined the next step in the National Assembly process on the composition of the Impeachment Committee, in accordance with section 89 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

Namibia: MPs Urge End to Dry Rural Taps

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[Namibian] National Council members this week criticised the government's water supply budget, saying many rural communities continue to face severe shortages despite repeated promises and funding allocations.

Namibia: Average House Price Increases to N$1.46 Million

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[Namibian] Namibia's average house price increased to N$1.46 million in the first quarter of 2026 as shortages of serviced land and limited housing supply continued to push property prices higher.

Zimbabwe: Govt Defends Transport Liberalisation Amid Urban Commuter Woes

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[263Chat] The Government has defended Zimbabwe's liberalised transport system, arguing that private operators must continue bridging commuter transport gaps in urban centres despite concerns over growing transport shortages.

Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict

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Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.

Cameroon uncovers more than 200 illegal gold mines, mostly foreign-owned

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Nearly 200 illegal artisanal gold mining companies, most of them foreign-owned, have been uncovered in central and eastern Cameroon, the mines ministry said Wednesday.

US scraps $15,000 visa requirement for world cup fans

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The United States has announced it will waive a proposed $15,000 (£11,000) visa deposit for football fans from 50 countries travelling to the 2026 World Cup, provided they hold valid match tickets.

South Africa: Girls in South Africa Get Free HPV Jabs. Boys Don't. Find Out Why They Should

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[Bhekisisa] From throat and anal cancers to reduced fertility, the human papillomavirus poses serious risks to men that go largely undetected and unvaccinated. South Africa vaccinates girls, but boys are left out.

Tunisia: Tunisia Validated By WHO As Having Eliminated Trachoma As a Public Health Problem

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[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Tunisia as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. This is a major milestone in the country's public health journey, coming after decades of sustained national effort.

South Africa: Anti-Immigration Marches Raise Questions Over Vigilantism and Police Response

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[Our City News] In recent months, groups campaigning against "illegal immigration" and crime have gathered growing momentum, drawing large crowds into streets. Their marches are often framed as a response to state failure, but they have also raised questions about what happens when members of the public are allowed to confront, accuse and search people they suspect of being undocumented or involved in crime.

Tunisia tourism feels pressure as regional war drives up travel costs

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Industry officials blame the fallout from the conflict, which has sent oil prices and travel costs skyrocketing, even thousands of miles away in Tunisia's idyllic island of Djerba.

New weather study warns of potentially dangerous conditions at 2026 World Cup

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway in less than a month away. But a new World Weather Attribution study has scientists concerned. They’re warning that dozens of matches set to be played across the US, Canada and Mexico could be played in temperatures above the recommended threshold.

African sporting world mourns passing of continental Athletics head

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Former Cameroonian athlete and president of the Confederation of African Athletics, Hamad Kalkaba Malboum, died on Wednesday at the age of 75.

Mining Sector Turns To Private Renewables As CBAM And Tariff Pressures Redefine Competitiveness

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Mining: As the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its permanent phase and global buyers tighten emissions disclosure requirements, South

Nigeria: 'His Words Can't Be Trusted' - - Presidency Slams Obi Over One-Term Presidency Promise

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[Vanguard] The Presidency has criticised former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his renewed promise to serve only one term if elected president, saying his political history shows that his words cannot be trusted.

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