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South Africa: R150 a Day Means Working Seven Days a Week to Survive
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Nigeria: When Labour Begins At Night - Kano Town Hall Demands 24-Hour PHCs
[Nigeria Health Watch] When labour begins at night, and health centres are shut, mothers are forced to travel long distances in pain, risking their lives and those of their unborn children. Yet for many pregnant women in Kano Municipal, this remains a frightening reality.
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Uganda: MTN Faces the Heat to Restore Internet Access Amid Reports of Human Rights Violations During Ugandan Elections
[Daily Maverick] Ugandans cast their ballots in the presidential elections on Thursday amid reports of 'widespread repression and intimidation' in the east African country.
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South Africa: Govt Welcomes Approval of AGOA Extension Bill
[SAnews.gov.za] Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the approval of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Bill by the USA House of Representatives.
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Namibia: U.S. Trade Window Reopens for Namibia
[Namibian] Namibia could be presented with a renewed opportunity to strengthen its trade relationship with the United States (US) after the US House of Representatives passed legislation extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) through to 2028.
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Kenya: KeNHA Announces Night Closure of Uhuru Highway At Haile Selassie Roundabout
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of key road sections along Uhuru Highway at the Haile Selassie Avenue Roundabout to facilitate essential road works.
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South Africa: Beer Could Soon Cost More As Government Looks At Tax Hike
[Scrolla] The Treasury is considering a tax hike of up to 20%, which could push beer prices up. Tavern owners warn higher prices could hurt small businesses and push drinkers to illegal alcohol.
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Rwanda: What Extension of AGOA Means for Rwandan Exporters
[New Times] Rwandan exporters have welcomed the United States House of Representatives' decision to approve a three-year extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), describing it as a boost to market access and medium long-term planning.
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Nigeria: Just in - Panic As Lagos Public School Building Collapses in Ikorodu
[Vanguard] Residents of the Odo-Kekere Community in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, on Thursday evening, were thrown into panic following the sudden partial collapse of a structure in a local public school in the area.
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Tanzania: Airtel Tanzania Launches New Communication Towers in Simanjiro and Mara
[Daily News] Mara -- Airtel Tanzania has launched two new telecommunications towers in Simanjiro-Lebosoiti and Mugumu Ward in Mara Region, a move expected to significantly improve access to mobile communication and internet services for residents in the two areas.
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Africa: U.S. House of Representatives Passes AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500)
[AGOA Civil Society Network] On January 12, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500), marking a significant step toward renewing and strengthening the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The bipartisan vote of 340-54 demonstrates strong congressional support for ongoing U.
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Tanzania: Tanzania Lures Indonesian Investments in Agro-Processing, Mining, Energy, Tourism Sectors
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA, has invited Indonesian investors to explore investment opportunities in the country in the various sectors of agriculture, agro-processing, mining, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, health, education, and tourism.