Nigeria: Mohbad's Father Breaks Silence On N18 Million Gofundme, Denies Embezzlement Allegations
[Premium Times] Joseph Aloba claims the discovery of his counsel, Wahab Shittu, will reveal more serious things about the Mohbad case
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Kenya: Govt 'Effectively Dealing With' Shortage of Essential Medicine
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is effectively dealing with persistent shortage of essential medicine in health facilities across the country, President William Ruto has said.
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Southern Africa: Archbishop's Response to the Election of Pope Leo XIV
[ACSA] On behalf of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, I welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV and pray intensely for him and for the Roman Catholic Church which he now leads.
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Africa: He Has Visited the Continent Several Times - Pope Leo XIV Knows Africa Well
[Agenzia Fides] Rome -- Pope Leo XIV knows Africa well, having visited several African countries in recent years in his capacity as Cardinal Prefect of the Diacstery of Bishops and, before that, primarily as Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA). His last visit to Kenya was in 2024. On that occasion, he presided over the dedication of the Chapel of Our Lady of Good Counsel at the Augustinian Monastery in Karen (Nairobi County) on December 10, 2024.
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Namibia: Born of War, Raised By Wind - Namibia's Wild Horses
[Namibian] In an area forged by wind and silence, a herd of horses run freely across the gravel plains near Garub. These are the wild horses of the Namib Desert, feral, tenacious, and uniquely adapted. They are not just survivors of nature, but of history itself.
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Liberia: Dr. Peter George Dismissed for Fraudulent Credentials
[New Dawn] Dr. Peter Matthew George, formerly the Medical Director at Esther & Jereline Medical Center in Ganta, Nimba County, has been dismissed from his position as President of the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC).
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Kenya: Bitange Ndemo Turns Down University of Nairobi VC Appointment Citing Irregularities
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's Ambassador to Belgium, Prof. Bitange Ndemo, has turned down his appointment as Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, citing concerns over how the selection process was conducted.
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Nigeria: Updated - Senate Passes Remaining Tax Reform Bills, Rejects Vat Increase, Defunding Tetfund
[Premium Times] The two remaining bills passed are the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill.
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Ghana: We've Delivered ...Pres Mahama Declares
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has declared that his 120-day social contract with the Ghanaian people prior to the 2024 general election has been fulfilled.
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Ghana: President's 120-Day Scorecard Impressive, but Ghanaians Expect More
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama's Wednesday address, marking his first 120 days in office, was more than a customary update.
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Namibia: Aupindi Slams Nampower for 'Raping Consumers'
[Namibian] Swapo lawmaker Tobie Aupindi has slammed the national power utility, the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), for putting undue pressure on consumers with tariff hikes on electricity.
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Namibia: More Men Than Women Die in Road Crashes - Mva
[Namibian] Significantly more men than women were involved in road crashes and fatalities in 2025, the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund said Wednesday.
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Namibia: Namibian Sport Takes Political Centre Stage
[Namibian] Sport minister Sanet Steenkamp has reiterated president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's declaration that her administration will significantly invest in enhancing the sport industry.
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Kenya: NTSA Resumes Issuance of Motor Vehicle Number Plates After Resolving Shortage
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has officially resumed the issuance of motor vehicle number plates following the resolution of a nationwide shortage that had persisted for several months.
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Kenya: ELOG Demands Full Recruitment Report As Ruto Seeks House Nod for IEBC Team
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Elections Observation Group (ELOG) has called on the IEBC Selection Panel to make public the full recruitment report submitted to President William Ruto following the conclusion of interviews for the Chairperson and members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
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Kenya: Minet Plants 20,000 Trees in Kiambu in Push to Reach 500,000 Goal
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Risk advisory firm Minet has planted 20,000 tree seedlings in the Matathia block of the Uplands Forest in Kiambu County as part of its ongoing target to plant 500,000 trees in Kenya by 2030.
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Kenya: 28 Suspects Detained, 22 Cars Recovered As Police Uncover Motor Vehicle Theft Syndicate
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- 28 suspects are being detained by police following a multi-agency security operation that uncovered a motor vehicle theft syndicate.
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Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania to Finalize Hosting Venues for African Nations Championship 2025
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Republics of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are set to deliberate on the final selection and readiness of hosting venues for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the 1st, 2nd and third-place playoff of the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled for August 2025.
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Kenya: Kalonzo Accuses Ruto of Partisanship After Nomination of Erastus Ethekon As IEBC Chairperson
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto of partisanship in the nomination of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman and members.
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Africa: Airtel Partners Spacex to Launch Starlink Internet in Nine Countries
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