Kenya: Three Miners Killed After Gold Shaft Collapses in Siaya
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Three artisanal miners died in a gold mine Sunday evening in Gem, Rera village, Siaya County.
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Nigeria: Govt Spends U.S. $8 Billion to Stabilise Naira
[Leadership] The federal government has spent about $8 billion to stabilise the exchange rate of the Naira to the US dollar at its current levels.
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Nigeria: 80 Persons Die of Lassa Fever in 11 States
[Leadership] The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 80 deaths from 413 confirmed Lassa fever cases across 11 states during Epidemiological Week 6 (Feb. 3-9, 2025).
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Rwanda: Rwandans in Washington Urged to Explain Homeland's Concerns About DR Congo Crisis
[New Times] The Rwandan community in Seattle, Washington, came together on Saturday, February 22, for its first general assembly of 2025 in event that provided an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of 2024, honour Rwandan heroes.
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Somalia: Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab Strongholds in Lower Shabelle
[Shabelle] Merca -- On the night of February 23, airstrikes hit several locations in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia, particularly the towns of Hawaay, Sablaale, Xaramka, and Arbacoow. The airstrikes were reportedly carried out by warplanes from allied countries supporting Somalia in its battle against the extremist group Al-Shabaab.
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Malawi: After USAID Withdrawal, Malawi Must Embrace Entrepreneurship to Build Economy
[Nyasa Times] Malawi stands at a crossroads. The imminent withdrawal of USAID support, which will cost 5,000 jobs, is being framed as a disaster. And, on the surface, it certainly looks that way. For a small economy like ours--where unemployment is already flirting dangerously with the 90% mark--losing 5,000 breadwinners is more than just a statistic. It's a tragedy that will ripple through families and communities, pulling thousands back into poverty and dependency.
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Liberia: Court Orders Govt To Produce Document In Former Finance Minister Trial
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Criminal Court 'C' Judge Roosevelt Willie has ordered the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), and the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) to appear in court and produce key documents in the ongoing corruption trial of former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and three co-defendants.
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Liberia: Timothy Weah At 25 - a Legacy in the Making
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- As the world celebrated his 25th birthday on February 22, 2025, Juventus' versatile player, Timothy "Tim" Weah, son of the legendary former World Player of the Year, George Weah, continued to make waves in global football.
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Liberia: Ethiopian Airlines Aborts Landing At Roberts International Airport Due to Thick Smoke From Nearby Farm Fires
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- An unusual and potentially dangerous situation unfolded at Roberts International Airport (RIA) last week when an Ethiopian Airlines flight was forced to abort its landing due to thick smoke drifting over the airport. The incident occurred in Unification Town, Margibi County, and has raised fresh concerns over the safety of air traffic in the region.
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Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Lawyer for Alleged N1.3 Billion Forex Fraud
[Premium Times] The anti-graft agency said the defendant disguised as a bureau de change operator to defraud his victims of N1.3 billion.
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Sudan: MSF Forced to Halt its Activities as Violence Engulfed Zamzam Camp in North Darfur
[MSF] Port Sudan -- The current escalation of attacks and fighting in and around Zamzam camp for displaced people near El Fasher in North Darfur is making it impossible for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to continue providing medical assistance in such dangerous conditions. Despite widespread starvation and immense humanitarian needs, we have no choice but to take the decision to suspend all our activities in the camp, including the MSF field hospital.
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Kenya: Kenya Reports First Casualty in Haiti Anti-Gang Operation
[Capital FM] Kenya recorded its first casualty in Haiti after a Kenyan police officer succumbed to injuries sustained during an anti-gang operation in Port-au-Prince.
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Egypt: Saudi Arabia - Egyptian At Risk of Forced Return
[HRW] Beirut -- Faces Possible Arbitrary Detention, Torture
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Uganda: Uganda Police Force Introduces Sub-County Policing Model in Moroto
[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force has launched a sub-county policing model in Moroto District, a strategy aimed at increasing police visibility and strengthening security at the grassroots level.
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Uganda: NUP Councilors in Najjanankumbi Hold Secret Prayer to Condemn Security Raids, Kidnappings
[Nile Post] Councilors affiliated with the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Najjanankumbi 2, Stella Zone, have staged a secret prayer gathering to protest the recent security raid on their party headquarters and the alleged abductions of party members.
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Uganda: Former IGP Boniface Okoth Ogolla Laid to Rest in Tororo Amidst National Tribute
[Nile Post] Former Inspector General of Police Boniface Okoth Ogolla was laid to rest in his home village of Mbula, Tororo District, as thousands gathered to pay their final respects to the revered law enforcement leader.
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Kenya: Health Ministry, Private Hospitals to Hold Emergency Talks Amid Threat of Social Health Authority Suspension
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Representatives from the Ministry of Health and the Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) is scheduled to meet on February 24 in order to address pressing issues facing the healthcare sector.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Overdue Accountability in Democratic Republic of Congo
[HRW] US Sanctions Rwandan Ex-Commander, Congolese Rebel Official
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South Africa: Cape Town's Table Mountain Blaze - 50 Hectares Burnt As Firefighters Battle Wildfire Chaos
[Daily Maverick] A fierce blaze hit Table Mountain National Park, affecting Newlands and Kirstenbosch. Helicopters and firefighters rushed to control the fire.
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Africa: A Historic First for South Sudan
[CAF] South Sudan, the world's youngest nation will soon be making their second appearance in the qualifiers of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Women's Cup of Nations (WAFCON), since their attempt for the 2024 finals.
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