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From coffee beans to forests: Rebuilding forests in São Tomé and Príncipe

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In São Tomé and Príncipe, a new generation of cocoa producers is at the forefront of restoring degraded ecosystems and enhancing sustainable cocoa production, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Ruling party candidate Wadagni lays out platform ahead of Benin's presidential campaign

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With one week to go before the official launch of the presidential campaign, Romuald Wadagni, the ruling coaltion's candiate and President Patrice Talon’s designated successor, unveiled his vision for the country on Saturday in Cotonou.

Uganda: NGO Crackdown Raises Alarm Over Service Gaps and Democratic Decline

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[Nile Post] A growing crackdown on non-governmental organisations in Uganda is raising serious concerns about its impact on service delivery, economic stability, and democratic governance.

Uganda: Speaker Among Gets More Independent MPs to Board NRM Bus

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[Nile Post] The Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Anita Among, is today expected to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between a delegation of Independent Members of Parliament and the ruling NRM.

Uganda: Can Uganda Revive a Collapsed Cargo Lifeline?

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[Nile Post] Once a vital artery for regional trade, cargo transport on Lake Victoria has dwindled from handling nearly a third of Uganda's imports and exports to almost negligible levels, exposing deep structural failures in infrastructure, policy, and investment.

Liberia: UN Women Urges Swift Passage of Anti-FGM Law As Liberia Faces Critical Test On Women's Rights

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia - The United Nations Women Country Representative to Liberia, Comfort Lamptey, has issued a strong call to action for Liberian lawmakers to pass the proposed Women and Girls Protection Bill, stressing that there should be "no compromise" in outlawing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Zimbabwe: Rio Zim Challenges Cancellation of 40-Year Mining Grant

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[263Chat] MINING giant Rio Zim have upped their fight for control of Sengwa's coal fields with a High Court application challenging the decision by the Ministry of Mines through the permanent secretary to cancel their mining special grant and giving it to a rival firm.

Southern Africa: Ramaphosa Hails Liberation Heroes As SADC Marks Historic Freedom Day

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[263Chat] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to liberation fighters across the region as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) marked Southern Africa Liberation Day.

Southern Africa: Statement By His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of SADC, On the Occasion of the Southern Africa Liberation Day, 23 March 2026

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[SADC] Once again on this day, 23 March 2026, we celebrate the Southern Africa Liberation Day - one of the most significant milestones in our shared journey toward freedom and independence as a regional community. We honour, with deep respect and gratitude, the brave men and women who stood at the forefront of the struggle to liberate the Southern African region. Through their unwavering commitment and resilience, many freedom fighters and ordinary citizens made immense sacrifices in the fight against colonial

Namibia: Govt Dismisses Fuel Shortage Rumours

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[Namibian] The government has dismissed circulating reports of a fuel shortage in Namibia, assuring the public that the country has sufficient supply to meet demand in the short, medium and long term.

Nigeria: Bomb Explodes On Kwara-Niger Road

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[Premium Times] The bomb attack occurred Monday morning along the Wawa-Kaiama road that links Niger and Kwara states.

Namibia: Namibian Pension Funds Seek Clarity As Fima May Limit Lump-Sum Retirement Payouts

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[Namibian] Pension funds are seeking clarity on whether the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (Fima) could limit retirement payout options, including access to lump-sum benefits.

Nigeria: Ayra Starr Reveals a Surprising Shift in Her Music Style

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[Leadership] Afrobeats pop star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, alias Ayra Starr, has disclosed that her upcoming studio album showcases her personal and artistic development as she enters a new period in her life.

Nigeria: CBN Reaffirms Commitment to Inflation-Targeting Monetary Policy

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[Vanguard] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening engagement with the academic and research community as Nigeria progresses toward a fully-fledged Inflation Targeting (IT) monetary policy regime.

Kenya: Kindiki Dismisses Gachagua's 'Empty and Childish' Ultimatum On Meru Banditry

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed threats by his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua to mobilise residents in Meru to confront cattle rustlers, saying the government is addressing insecurity out of its constitutional duty--not in response to "empty and childish threats."

Kenya: Former Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba Dies At 78

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba has died, Governor Anne Waiguru announced on Monday.

South Africa: Hammanskraal Store Reopens Despite Ban, Continues Selling Expired Food

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[Health-e] Frontline Hyper Supermarket in Hammanskraal is trading again, even though the Tshwane municipality says its prohibition order is still in place.

Africa: In the Troubled Karamoja Cluster, Lokiriama's Peace Accord Endures

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[ISS] The 1973 treaty empowers communities as the owners of the process and traditional elders as the guarantors of peace.

Africa: International Relations in Turmoil

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[Centre 4s] An enormous danger and already a human and economic reality for over three weeks! The war launched against Iran is further exacerbating the turmoil and anxieties in a world already reeling and powerless in the face of the conflict unfolding in Ukraine and the open massacres in Gaza. Not to mention the civil wars in Africa, particularly those devastating Sudan and the Sahel as well as the war waged by the Afghan Talibans both at home and against Pakistan.

Guinea cracks down on suspected GSIM networks

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Guinean authorities have dismantled a suspected terrorist network linked to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), arresting multiple foreign and Guinean nationals as part of a nationwide anti-terror operation.

'Do not doubt we will do this': Iran warns US against carrying out threat to strike power plants

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Iran on Monday said it would strike electrical plants across the Middle East if the US follows through on a threat to bomb power stations in the Islamic Republic.

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