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Somali Leadership and Foreign Naval Support Needed to Combat Piracy

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Combating Somali piracy requires local leadership and foreign naval support
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IMF Urges Ghana to Use 2027 Fiscal Gains for Jobs, Investment

12:32 UTC
2027 Budget: IMF urges Ghana to turn fiscal gains into investment and jobs
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Abiy Ahmed and AU Chair Discuss Continental Governance and Development

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PM Abiy Ahmed and AU Commission Chairperson discuss continental governance and Africa’s development priorities
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Tanzania Seeks Abbott Fund Support for Medical-Engineering Training

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A healthcare worker organizing syringes in a clinic setting, demonstrating medical precision.
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Africa Women Writers Residency Ends With Plans for New Anthology

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Women writers’ residency concludes with commitment to African storytelling
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President Ruto Attends Daughter Charlene’s White Wedding in Tanzania

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Pictures: President Ruto and First Lady Rachel in Tanzania for Charlene’s white wedding
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Kenyan Farmers Gain Conditional Access to Chinese Dried-Chilli Market

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Kenyan farmers secure Chinese market for dried chillies
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Abiy Calls African Parties to Prioritise Long-Term National Goals

10:17 UTC
PM Abiy: African Parties Must Look Beyond Elections to Advance Long-Term National Priorities
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Niger State Police Arrest 36 Suspects, Details Unclear

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Close-up of hands in handcuffs during an arrest by police officer outdoors.
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Tanzania Secures $1.2B Facility for Tabora–Kigoma Railway

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Tanzania signs $1.2B facility for new section of SGR
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Tanzania Explores Water-Harvesting Technology to Cut Supply Costs

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three zebras drinking water on river
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TotalEnergies Deploys Deepwater Rig to Akpo for New Nigeria Drilling

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A detailed view of an offshore oil rig in Indonesian waters, highlighting industrial engineering.
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I&M Bank Hosts Nairobi City Thunder After Third Straight League Title

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A basketball hoop with a white net against blurred trees
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NCDMB Presents Nigeria’s Investment Reforms to Energy Leaders at ADIPEC

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A demonstration against police brutality in Nigeria with people holding a large banner on a bridge.
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Douglas Kanja Pledges Moyale Security as Thousands Flee Ethiopia

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IG Kanja assures Moyale residents of security as thousands flee into Kenya
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Tanzania to Pilot Scratch-Card Airtime Phase-Out in January 2027

02:39 UTC
Tanzania Digital Airtime Top-Ups Reach 78% as Scratch-Card Phase-Out Starts January 2027
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Nigeria’s Defence Budget Has a Flaw, Ex-Air Force Spokesperson Says

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Nigerian Air Force helicopter with uniformed personnel onboard, parked outdoors.
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Six Journalists Begin Niger Delta Development Reporting Fellowship

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Six journalists begin six-month fellowship to scrutinise development efforts in Niger Delta
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Prosperity Party Headquarters and MESOB Receive Summit Visitors

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African Political Parties Summit Participants Visit Prosperity Party Headquarters and MESOB Service Center
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Ethiopia Minister Accuses Egypt of Benefiting From Sudan Conflict

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Minister: Egypt Benefits from Sudanese People’s Suffering Amid Ongoing Conflict

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