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South Africa: Heat Wave Event Breaks Temperature Records

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that several weather stations across the Namakwa District and the Western Cape have officially broken their long-standing maximum temperature records for March.

Kenya: High Court Orders Release of Man Detained Over Currency Mutilation Allegation

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court of Kenya in Kisumu has ordered the immediate release of a man who had been detained over allegations of mutilating currency notes, ruling that his continued detention violated constitutional provisions.

Somalia: Israel Weighs Military Base in Somaliland to Counter Yemen's Houthis - Report

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[Shabelle] Berbera -- Israel is studying the possibility of establishing a military and intelligence base on the coast of Somaliland as part of efforts to counter attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Kenya: IEBC Begins Interviews for 12,000 Temporary Voter Registration Jobs

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has begun interviewing candidates for more than 12,000 temporary positions linked to the upcoming Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise.

Botswana: North West District Records 448 Diarrhea Cases

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[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- Due to continuous heavy downpours across the country, the North West district is experiencing a spike in waterborne diseases such as diarrhea and malaria.

Gambia: President Barrow Holds Phone Conversation With Leaders of Kuwait UAE and Jordan

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[The Point] Press Release

Kenya: French Investors Eye Kenya's Digital, Creative Economy

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- French investors are increasingly targeting Kenya's digital economy and creative industries as the two countries deepen trade ties.

East Africa: Rubio, Abiy Discuss Horn Security Amid Regional Tensions

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[Horn Diplomat] U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali to discuss regional security and cooperation in the Horn of Africa, the U.S. State Department said.

Africa: Sub-Saharan African Economies Among World's Fastest-Improving in Global Connectedness

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[Premium Times] Based on more than 9 million data points tracking international flows of trade, capital, information, and people, the report offers the most comprehensive view of globalisation available.

Liberia: Sorlumba Border Secured After Standoff As Liberian Police Restore Calm, Urge Residents to Stand Down

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[Liberian Investigator] FOYA -- Security forces of the Liberian National Police say they have secured the Sorlumba border area in Foya District following a tense standoff Wednesday that raised fears of a potential confrontation along the Liberia-Guinea boundary.

Community Resilience Financing: Africa’s Next Frontier in Development Investment

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New financing models are emerging to strengthen community resilience across Africa. Could blended finance unlock investment for local systems that sustain livelihoods and essential services?

African reactions grow as Middle East escalation raises economic concerns

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Reactions are mounting across Africa as tensions escalate in the Middle East following strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, and Iran’s subsequent retaliation across the region.

US deports four more migrants to Eswatini under controversial scheme

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Four additional men deported from the United States have arrived in Eswatini, a lawyer and prison official confirmed Thursday, as Washington expands its third-country deportation program.

Libya PM Dbeibah reshuffles government in bid to boost services

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Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has reshuffled his UN-backed government, saying Thursday he wanted to improve its performance.

Nigeria: NNPC Cuts Petrol Price By N100 in Lagos, N95 in Abuja

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[Daily Trust] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has reduced the pump price of petrol at its retail outlets to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja.

Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea

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Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Global Loss and Damage Fund Offers Hope as Africa Faces Rising Climate Costs {Business Africa}

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Africa is waiting for real financing from the global Loss and Damage Fund designed to help countries cope with climate-related destruction. From the Strait of Hormuz to African markets: Rising geopolitical tensions are pushing up global oil prices—driving higher fuel and food costs in Africa

A Deconstructed Return Of Jazz To The Streets Of Cape Town

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As Cape Town rolls into Jazz Week in March 2026, a new rhythm takes over the Inner City. 

Aurora Celebrates A Over Decade Of Wind Power In South Africa

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The Aurora Wind Power farm near Vredenburg in the Western Cape has been supplying 95 MW of reliable renewable energy to the grid. But the true success of the

Nigeria Signs Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 Host Agreement; Gears Up For Africa’s Biggest Marketplace

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Nigeria to host the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027) from 5 to 11  November 2027 

East Africa flood: death toll tops 110 as heavy rains wreak havoc

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The death toll from devastating floods and landslides across East Africa has surpassed 110, with at least 64 people killed in Ethiopia and 50 in Kenya, as torrential rains continue to batter the region, destroying homes and displacing thousands.

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