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Nigeria: New Naval Chief Vows Sustained Onslaught Against Crude Oil Theft, Maritime Criminality

[Vanguard] The newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, assumed office on Thursday with a pledge to intensify the fight against crude oil theft, illegal bunkering and other maritime crimes undermining Nigeria's economy.

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South Africa: More Than 10-Million Consumers Cannot Repay Their Debt

[GroundUp] But there is a silver lining

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Zimbabwe: Six Killed, 40 Injured in Bus Crash

[New Zimbabwe] A FATAL road traffic accident along the Harare-Mukumbura road in Mashonaland Central province has left six people dead, while 40 were injured.

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Nigeria: Atomic Energy Commission to Establish Nuclear Research Centre in Varsity

[Leadership] The Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) is to establish a Nuclear Research Centre at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, to build the capacity of its staff in the area of Smart Agriculture, Medicine, Power, as well as Science and Technology.

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Africa: Experts Urge Gender-Inclusive Resilience in Africa's Agri-Food Systems

[New Times] As Africa strives to strengthen food and nutrition security amid mounting climate shocks, key stakeholders and experts are calling for gender inclusive, sustainable financing and resilient agri-food systems across the continent.

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Mali: Fuel War Spreads to the Capital Bamako

[Agenzia Fides] Bamako -- "This morning at dawn, a convoy of 1,000 fuel tankers, escorted by the army, was greeted by a cheering crowd in Bamako," local sources told Fides, describing the situation in the Malian capital, where unrest is growing due to the blockade by the

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South Africa: Committee On Transport to Put Train Operations in East Rand Under Scrutiny

[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Transport will today undertake an oversight visit to the train operations in the East Rand.

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Russia says its successfully tested nuclear-capable underwater drone

President Vladimir Putin said the super torpedo, Poseidon, could not be intercepted.

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Protesters in London rally for Sudan as war reaches new deadly phase

Protesters gathered outside London’s Downing Street on Wednesday to show solidarity with the people of Sudan, as the country’s brutal two-year war enters a new and more dangerous phase.

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Mali revokes over 90 mining permits amid crackdown on non-compliance

Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by international companies, after officials said operators failed to meet new legal requirements.

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Death toll rises in Haiti after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation

The death toll in Haiti from Hurricane Melissa has risen to more than two dozen, with several people still missing, authorities said on Wednesday.

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RSF Commander admits "violations" after hundreds of civilians reportedly killed in el-Fasher

Sudan's RSF paramilitary force admitted on Wednesday that "violations" had taken place in el-Fasher and said that its committees were in the city to investigate what had happened.