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Mar 20, 2026, 04:16 AM

Kenya: Workers Trapped As 22-Storey Building Partially Collapses in Westlands
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00231119:f2dc5bdc8d4f75c866ef390df595252c:w1200.png[Capital FM] Emergency teams are racing against time to rescue workers trapped after a 22-storey building under construction partially collapsed in Westlands on Wednesday, the Kenya Red Cross said.
In a brief statement, the agency said response teams had been deployed to the site and were conducting search and rescue operations.
The number of people trapped in the debris was not immediately clear.
"Response teams remain on site conducting search and rescue operations," the Kenya Red Cross said.
The incident in the
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Mar 20, 2026, 04:16 AM

South Sudan: 100,000 Flee South Sudan Into Ethiopia, According to Unicef, Amid Violence
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00680982:ade0b8375fa5872312e248fadb4ec3bf:w1200.png[RFI] South Sudan's army forced an estimated 100,000 people to flee across the border into Ethiopia after ordering the evacuation of the opposition-held town of Akobo earlier this month, Unicef said Tuesday.
The UN children's agency said "violence and conflict are raging" across the state of Jonglei in South Sudan, creating a "deteriorating situation for children".
"An estimated 100,000 people have crossed the border into Ethiopia, and others have moved to safer areas in Jonglei and Upper Nile states," Unicef
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Mar 20, 2026, 04:16 AM

Zimbabwe: Fuel Prices Rise, but Supplies Safe As Govt Reassures Nation
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00400724:a0871ef60d92cc6f70ca81838cc0705e:w1200.png[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced new fuel prices for March, with authorities warning of rising cost pressures while assuring the public that supplies remain stable.
In a statement, ZERA set the price of diesel at ZWG 52.19 per litre and petrol blend (E5) at ZWG 55.13 per litre. In US dollar terms, diesel is priced at US$2.05 per litre, while petrol stands at US$2.17.
Officials said the government continues to monitor fuel availability closely, saying the country currently holds
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Mar 20, 2026, 04:16 AM

South Africa: We Have No Water and No Toilets, Families Tell Human Rights Commission
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00671752:b08957d71525c608fe10f830281274fc:w1200.png[GroundUp] Government offices are often closed due to lack of water in Centane
In desperation, community leaders in Centane, Eastern Cape, have turned to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for help. For many years the local authorities have failed to resolve serious failures in the provision of water and sanitation.
On Tuesday, SAHRC officials, invited by traditional and community leaders, heard the residents' grievances.
The officials heard how people from nearly 50 surrounding villages visit the town
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Mar 20, 2026, 04:16 AM

Nigeria: Tinubu's Full Speech At the State Banquet, Windsor Castle
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00680054:0007158d7903cba6d69b39c4786257f8:w1200.png[Vanguard] Your Majesty, King Charles III,
Queen Camilla,
Prince William, the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall, and Catherine, the Princess of Wales,
Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a profound honour to stand before you today, representing the people of Nigeria as we reaffirm the enduring bonds of friendship, history, and shared purpose that have united our two nations for several centuries.
Allow me first to express my sincere appreciation to Your Majesty and to Her Majesty, The Queen for the
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Mar 20, 2026, 04:16 AM

Liberia: Boakai Calls for Calm Amid Border Tensions With Guinea
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00680974:6ffe2dc676455eb4ef568518f6673482:w1200.png[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, March 18, 2026 -- Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Wednesday urged calm as his government works through diplomatic channels to ease tensions along the Liberia-Guinea border in Lofa County.
In a national address, Boakai said Liberia is engaging Guinea and regional partners to prevent escalation and preserve stability, stressing that dialogue remains the government's preferred approach to resolving the dispute.
The situation centers on Sorlumba in Foya District, near Liberia's
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Mar 20, 2026, 04:16 AM

Congo-Brazzaville: Congo's Sasso Nguesso Re-Elected President in Tightly Controlled Vote
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00150131:0070e4c0ef11d5a7da78ae7be76d3968:w1200.png[RFI] The Republic of Congo's President Denis Sassou N'Guesso has been re-elected with nearly 95 percent of the vote, according to provincial results, extending his nearly 42-year rule over the Central African oil-rich country.
Sassou Nguesso won 94.82 percent of the vote in Sunday's election, Interior Minister Raymond Zephirin Mboulou said on state television Tuesday.
The 82-year-old incumbent faced six little-known challengers in a race whose run-up was tightly managed by the ruling Congolese Labour Party.
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Mar 20, 2026, 04:16 AM

South Africa: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Five Provinces
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00600036:2137884ed43c1f6a563a4d6255a51608:w1200.png[ http://SAnews.gov.za/] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in the Northern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga on Wednesday.
"A surface trough, supported by a slow-moving upper trough, will result in severe thunderstorms in the Karoo Hoogland District (Northern Cape), leading to localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges, large amounts of small hail and localised damage to infrastructure," the weather service said.
Slow moving storms
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Mar 20, 2026, 04:16 AM

Rwanda: What to Know As Rwanda-UK Migration Dispute Hearing Starts
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00680988:2d938e568109557bf7de99bc154ac783:w1200.png[New Times] The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), based in The Hague, has begun hearings in a dispute between Rwanda and the United Kingdom over an unimplemented asylum agreement.
The three-day hearing runs from March 18 to March 20. Here are some things you should know as the legal battle opens.
1. What is being contested?
The arbitration proceedings were initiated by Rwanda in January 2025, under the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP), a bilateral treaty signed in 2024.
Rwanda accuses the UK
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Mar 20, 2026, 04:16 AM

Liberia: Government Says It Cannot Contain Global Commodity Prices Amid Middle East Tensions
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00250259:6cc05712d6d63344da5373e152bcefbc:w1200.png[FrontPageAfrica] The Government of Liberia(GoL) has announced that while it is making efforts to ensure the steady supply of essential commodities amid the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, it cannot guarantee control over rising prices on the local market.
Speaking Tuesday during the Ministry of Information's regular press briefing, Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah acknowledged mounting economic pressure, noting that both economic and commercial activities are being affected by the
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Mar 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

Liberia: Renewed Tensions As Guinean Soldiers Cross Into Liberian Territory in Lofa a Day After Conakry Summit
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00680935:8046a29a671b5353e0894ee459edef37:w1200.png[FrontPageAfrica] Fresh concerns have emerged along the Liberia-Guinea border after reports confirmed that armed Guinean soldiers crossed into Liberian territory in Lofa County, barely a day after a high-level summit in Conakry aimed at easing tensions between the two countries.
Eyewitness accounts and local authorities in Lofa say the soldiers crossed at the Sorlumba crossing point, moving beyond the Makona River--internationally recognized as the boundary between Liberia and Guinea--into Liberian soil. The incident has
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Mar 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

Africa: Senegal Rejects CAF Verdict, Heads to Court
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00680977:22c45641d4fdc5ccde9a62b8fe92a2e2:w1200.png[Premium Times] In an official press release issued on 17 March, 2026, the Senegalese federation acknowledged receipt of CAF's ruling in case DC23316 but strongly condemned the outcome, describing it as "unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
The fallout from the controversial final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 has taken a dramatic turn, with the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) formally rejecting the decision of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal
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Mar 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

Kenyans Given Until April 10 to Comment On Crypto Rules
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00670548:6507c7aa1c84de0f5bf626df45b2422f:w1200.png[Capital FM] Kenyans have until April 10 to submit their views on draft regulations that will govern how cryptocurrency and digital asset businesses operate in the country.
According to a notice by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, the government will hold nationwide public forums from March 30 to receive views on the draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026.
The process gives industry stakeholders, regulators, and consumers a chance to push for clarity on licensing terms, supervision, and
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Mar 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

Zimbabwe: Human Rights Violations Surge As 3 000 Victims Affected in February Only
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00421092:2372f1f8d8fd13aa57cd870d84371f9d:w1200.png[New Zimbabwe] At least 105 human rights violations affecting 3,205 victims were recorded across Zimbabwe in February 2026, with state institutions and ruling ZANU PF members accounting for the bulk of the abuses, a new report has revealed.
In its latest monthly monitoring report, the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) said the violations ranged from grave abuses such as torture, assault, enforced disappearances and abductions, to widespread infringements on civil and political rights, including restrictions on freedoms of
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Mar 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

Chad Risks Greater Instability From Engagement in Sudan's Conflict
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00671529:1202816d7d8745d0eb192872e882ef27:w1200.png[ACSS] Chad's growing entanglement in Sudan's civil war is heightening domestic instability and exposing the country to intensifying regional rivalries and geopolitical competition.
The spillover from the war in Sudan has become an increasingly serious security threat for neighboring Chad. In December 2025, a drone strike near Tiné killed two Chadian soldiers. In January 2026, seven more were killed in clashes with the Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), along the eastern border.
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Mar 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

Namibia: Swapo Reshuffles MPs in the National Assembly
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00481401:f2867362575e9a45b7b481ca4fec7656:w1200.png[Namibian] National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Tuesday announced a reshuffle of Swapo members of parliament (MPs) across standing committees, parliamentary friendship groups and multilateral organisations.
The changes, read out by the speaker at the start of the parliamentary proceedings, involve the termination and reassignment of several ruling party lawmakers with immediate effect.
Among those removed from previous roles is Swapo chief whip Alpheus Naruseb from the Commonwealth Parliamentary
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Mar 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

Africa: CAF Strips Senegal of Afcon 2025 Title, Awards It to Morocco
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00680977:22c45641d4fdc5ccde9a62b8fe92a2e2:w1200.png[Premium Times] In a statement released on Tuesday, CAF confirmed that the decision was taken in line with its regulations, overturning the earlier outcome of the controversial final played in Rabat.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a ruling by its Appeal Board that Senegal forfeited the final match.
In a statement released on Tuesday, CAF confirmed that the decision was taken in line with its regulations,
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Mar 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

Rwanda: Teen Pregnancy Rises to 8 Percent As Experts Warn of Growing Risks
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00610126:abd0a93e5990a8b3d04b9c0ba0c0d1ee:w1200.png[New Times] Assia Ufitese from Kicukiro District was only 17 when she became pregnant in 2023, forcing her to drop out of secondary school and putting her dreams of higher education on hold. Her story reflects a growing challenge in Rwanda, where teenage pregnancy has risen from 5% in 2020 to 8% in 2025.
ALSO READ: The daunting effects of teenage pregnancy
"The person who impregnated me was 27 and has since disappeared. I am facing hurdles due to the unwanted pregnancy. I could not get a job and could not easily
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Mar 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

Zimbabwe: Chamisa's 'Solid Plan' As Tensions Rise Over Proposed Extension to Mnangagwa's Tenure
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00631757:63f31724056d8a713f761c45eac87160:w1200.png[New Zimbabwe] Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa says he has a "solid plan" to addressing the political crisis gripping Zimbabwe, as tensions mount over the Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3.
The proposed constitutional changes pushed for by Zanu PF seek to extend both presidential and parliamentary terms and if successful Mnangagwa's term will end in 2030.
Parliament is expected to conduct public hearings on the bill later this month, a development that has further heightened political tensions nationwide.
Chamisa
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Mar 19, 2026, 12:30 PM

Kenya: End of Mission As Second Contingent of Over 200 Officers Returns Home From Haiti
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00661185:3d72545ee99bb6a6a14067ae78be462d:w1200.png[Capital FM] The second contingent of Kenyan officers deployed to Haiti under the Multinational Security Support Mission has officially returned home, marking the conclusion of the deployment focused on global peace and stability.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Amollo oversaw the homecoming ceremony, commending the officers for their professionalism, courage, and selfless service in a challenging and often dangerous environment.
A total of 215 Kenyan police officers who formed the second contingent of the
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Mar 18, 2026, 03:08 AM

Ethiopia: AU Chairperson Expresses Deep Condolences Following Gamo Zone Mudslide in Ethiopia
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00680938:335bbc1923f3e9115f420290c2c56ee5:w1200.png[ENA] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has conveyed profound sorrow and condolences to the Ethiopian government and its citizens after devastating mudslides in the Gamo Zone resulted in numerous fatalities and the displacement of thousands.
In his statement, Youssouf emphasized solidarity with affected communities and praised the efforts of emergency responders and humanitarian workers while calling for enhanced disaster risk management and climate resilience initiatives.
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Mar 18, 2026, 03:08 AM

Malawi: Cost of Living Drops 4.6 Percent in February
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00321042:73790c2b6e4ed7f2b6cc5cdefc6ce0ff:w1200.png[Nyasa Times] The cost of living for an average urban household has dropped by 4.6 percent in February, offering a slight relief to consumers grappling with high prices.
Latest figures from the Employers Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM) show that the cost of living fell from K1,039,425 in January to K991,733 in February.
The decline follows a reduction in prices of essential food items, particularly maize, beans, and cooking oil, which significantly influence household spending.
According to ECAM, the food
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Mar 18, 2026, 03:08 AM

Zimbabwe: Citizens 'Pressured to Support' Constitutional Amendment Bill
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00661941:ff9c71fb5935b1e9f2f1f9c8184c3b01:w1200.png[New Zimbabwe] Local human rights watchdog Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) says growing intimidation and violence are undermining public debate around the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3.
In its monthly monitoring report for February 2026, ZPP said the environment surrounding discussions on the Bill has become increasingly hostile, making it difficult for citizens and civic actors to freely express their views on the proposed constitutional changes.
The watchdog warned that violence, intimidation and
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Mar 18, 2026, 03:08 AM

Senegal's Crisis - Why Debt Restructuring May Be the Least Bad Option
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00471833:db313209a9ed782891dd1b6fbe1e9efc:w1200.png[The Conversation Africa] Senegal is facing a serious debt crisis. The IMF estimated the country's debt at 132% of GDP at the end of 2024. Debt servicing costs are projected at 5.5 trillion CFA francs (about $9.1 billion) this year, eating up a growing share of tax revenue.
A restructuring of the debt seems necessary but Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has ruled out this option. Instead, government has announced the shutdown of 19 agencies to save an estimated 55 billion CFA francs (about US$97.95 million) over three years.
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Mar 18, 2026, 03:08 AM

Nigeria: Bomb Explosions Rock Maiduguri
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00560601:a34d6146a171aab1b20eebc8ba209f1c:w1200.png[Premium Times] It is not clear yet what caused the explosions, but residents said they suspected bombs planted by Boko Haram insurgents or suicide bombers.
Explosions have been recorded in three locations in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.
Multiple sources told our reporter that the incidents occurred around 7:30 p.m.
Abdul Ahmed, a resident of the city, said the explosions were heard around El-Kanemi Monday Market and University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).
Another resident, Fadila Abdulrahman,
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Mar 18, 2026, 03:08 AM

South Africa: Eskom Electricity Tariffs Going Up 8.76 Percent From April
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00630187:69a084e67f9fd6784e186cf4d8f569b5:w1200.png[Scrolla] Eskom will raise electricity tariffs by 8.76% from 1 April 2026, following a decision by South Africa's energy regulator Nersa. South African municipalities will raise their electricity tariffs by an average of 9.01% from 1 July 2026 for their customers.
Eskom will charge customers 8.76% more for electricity from 1 April 2026. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approved the increase.
The hike applies to customers who buy electricity directly from Eskom. If you live in a municipal area,
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Mar 18, 2026, 03:08 AM

Kenya Risks Fertilizer Shortage As Hormuz Disruption Bites
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00680972:305f717db9bfec4fc4dc60b6af479ef2:w1200.png[Capital FM] Kenya could face a fertilizer shortage following disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned.
According to UNCTAD, about 26 percent of Kenya's fertilizer imports pass through the narrow channel between Oman and Iran, raising concerns over supply constraints and potential price increases as the planting season begins.
"About one third of global seaborne fertilizer trade, roughly 16 million tonnes,
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Mar 18, 2026, 03:08 AM

Nigeria: Dozens Killed In Multiple Explosions In Maidiguri
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00470780:5ada820be1b490565eafee6c4041d376:w1200.png[Daily Trust] At least 23 persons were killed while 146 others sustained injuries in the multiple explosions that rocked Maiduguri, Borno State Capital, on Monday night.
The blasts occurred at the entrance gate of University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Monday Market and Post Office areas of the ancient city.
Surajo Abdullahi, a Zonal Coordinator at The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), who confirmed the figures to Daily Trust, said 169 victims had been evacuated to three hospitals in Maiduguri.
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Mar 18, 2026, 03:08 AM

Southern Africa: Opposition Appeals to UN, SADC to Block Constitutional Amendment Extending Mnangagwa's Term
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00560354:f6a3551265f38db38cb57987988bd774:w1200.png[New Zimbabwe] The Defend the Constitution Platform (DCP) has escalated its opposition to the controversial Constitutional amendment bill, which seeks to extend the tenure of the presidency and Parliament, by appealing to international organisations in an effort to block the proposed changes.
The move comes as Parliament prepares for public hearings on the bill later this month, which has heightened political tensions across the country.
Opposition figures have alleged intimidation and repression as authorities clamp
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Mar 18, 2026, 03:08 AM

Botswana: Industrial Court Deploys New Strategy to Eradicate Case Backlog
https://cdn.allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00550667:a4bf0eb9e58af56c4713dc523280d19b:w1200.png[Botswana Daily News] The Industrial Court is set to devise new means to eradicate its case backlog through the establishment of a Judicial Case Management (JCM) Unit, which will comprise four Judges of the Industrial Court.
Presenting the Industrial Court's budget estimates for the 2026/27 financial year, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Mr Nelson Ramaotwana, said the court remained resolute in its commitment to international standards, particularly delivering judgments within three months of a case's completion.
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