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[allAfrica] Kigali -- "My kids always ask me, 'What keeps you up at night?' I say, 'One more child, just one more child, let's take care of them,'" said Kathy Magee, co-founder, president, and CEO of Operation Smile and a registered nurse.

[allAfrica] Kigali -- "Surgery is a fundamental and necessary aspect of healthcare. Surgery is attributed to approximately 30% of the global disease burden. However, for many years, the global health agenda has been centered on individual diseases, resulting in surgical care receiving the least attention," said Professor Faustin Ntirenganya, President of the Rwanda Surgical Society.

[InfoWire] The rice husking mill may be on the edge of Mahasolo, but it's at the centre of the lives of the rural village's residents in central Madagascar.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- The heads of African air forces have called for the "strengthening military aviation across borders" during their annual symposium which is being in the Zambian capital of Lusaka. This year's gathering takes place against the backdrop of escalating conflicts in the region, including DR Congo and Sudan, which killed thousands of people and displaced millions.

[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has accused a section of leaders surrounding Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga of exploiting his influence for their own political gain, branding them "vultures."

[Independent (Kampala)] Soroti -- The Human Rights Tribunal sitting in Soroti has awarded sh60 million to Phylis Chepkwemoi, a widow to Gilbert Cherotwo who was tortured to death by the Uganda People's Defense Force- UPDF soldiers in 2004. Chepkwemoi, a resident of Kapsiywo Village, Chapkwasta Sub County in Bukwo district ran to the tribunal after the death of her husband who was beaten by 17 soldiers for two hours, for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have detained two suspects, including a taxi driver and a club waiter, as investigations intensify into the murder of British businessman Campbell Scott, whose body was discovered in a forest in Makueni.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and contractor Charles Chege have applied for bond pending appeal after their conviction and sentencing in a corruption case.

[Premium Times] The Youth Olympic Games is projected to involve 35 International Federations (IFs), with 25 sports featured in the competition programme and 10 in the engagement programme.

[Premium Times] Miss Oduwole's advocacy for education, which she views as fundamental to both development and stability, has been central to her mission from an early age.

[Premium Times] The PDP also sought an order declaring vacant the seat of Ned Munir Nwoko and cancelling his Certificate of Return issued to him by INEC.

[Nile Post] The police annual crime report has indicated that shs1.82 trillion was lost to economic crimes in the year 2024.

[Nyasa Times] Three years ago, on February 24, the world was shaken by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite widespread international condemnation and ongoing efforts to end the war, countries like Malawi and many others across Africa continue to grapple with its far-reaching consequences.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Court of Appeal Kenya has dismissed Equity Bank's appeal, which aimed at dismissing an appeal filed by three former employees of the bank who were demanding compensation after their exit from the bank.

[New Zimbabwe] Mobile gaming has seen explosive growth in Zimbabwe over the last decade, with online casino games such as roulette and slots becoming increasingly popular. What was once a niche industry is now a mainstream form of entertainment, attracting thousands of players from different backgrounds. The rapid adoption of smartphones, improvements in internet infrastructure, and growing interest in digital entertainment have contributed to this transformation. Today, many Zimbabweans can access online casino games

[Vanguard] Statistics have shown that the South-West geo-political zone of Nigeria has the highest number of illicit drug use.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The saga of Dr Kizza Besigye's trial has taken another twist after he was on Feb. 21 sneaked into Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court and charged with treason and misprision of treason which, on conviction, carry the death penalty.

[Capital FM] Mombasa -- President William Ruto has commended Kenyans for their unity of purpose and support for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's candidature for the African Union Commission chairperson bid.

[Shabelle] Tripoli -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud landed in Tripoli on Monday for an official visit, warmly welcomed by Libyan officials as both nations seek to deepen their bilateral relationship.

[Shabelle] Jowhar -- Reports from the HirShabelle state of Somalia indicate that many troops from Galmudug state have arrived in areas within the Middle Shabelle region. The reinforcements include both the Galmudug State forces and local clan militia units.