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U.S. Considers Military Base Future as Mauritius Regains Chagos Islands Control
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U.S. Considers Military Base Future as Mauritius Regains Chagos Islands Control

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The United States announced on Tuesday that it will hold discussions with Mauritius regarding the future of its military presence in the Chagos...

Feb 18, 2026 03:54 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Chinese Spring Festival Celebrated in Botswana to Foster Cultural Exchange
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Chinese Spring Festival Celebrated in Botswana to Foster Cultural Exchange

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The Chinese Spring Festival was celebrated in Botswana, showcasing traditional Chinese performances and cultural activities. This event aimed to...

Feb 18, 2026 03:31 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Botswana Launches Strategy for Copper, Cobalt, and Lithium Development
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Botswana Launches Strategy for Copper, Cobalt, and Lithium Development

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Botswana has initiated a Comprehensive Copper Cobalt Lithium Development Strategy aimed at enhancing its mining sector. The strategy is designed...

Feb 18, 2026 03:27 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Police arrest four vigilante members for alleged kidnapping and murder in Nigeria
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Police arrest four vigilante members for alleged kidnapping and murder in Nigeria

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Nigerian police have arrested four members of a vigilante group on charges of kidnapping and murder. The police reported that the corpse of the...

Feb 18, 2026 02:30 AM 2 min read 1 source
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UN Security Council condemns recent terror attack in Kwara, Nigeria
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UN Security Council condemns recent terror attack in Kwara, Nigeria

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The UN Security Council has condemned the recent terror attack in Kwara, Nigeria, reaffirming that terrorism poses a significant threat to...

Feb 18, 2026 02:27 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Katsina Community Faces Mass Exile Following Deadly Bandit Attack
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Katsina Community Faces Mass Exile Following Deadly Bandit Attack

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The town of Doma in Katsina, Nigeria, has been largely abandoned following a violent attack on February 3 that resulted in numerous fatalities....

Feb 18, 2026 02:25 AM 2 min read 1 source
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UN Report Highlights Systematic Abuse of Migrants in Libya
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UN Report Highlights Systematic Abuse of Migrants in Libya

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A recent UN report has revealed that migrants and refugees in Libya face a 'brutal and normalised reality' characterized by systematic abuse. The...

Feb 18, 2026 02:21 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Ghana Police Return GH¢85,000 Found on Techiman–Kumasi Highway to Owner
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Ghana Police Return GH¢85,000 Found on Techiman–Kumasi Highway to Owner

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The Ghana Police Service has successfully returned a bag containing GH¢85,000 to its rightful owner after it was discovered on the Techiman–Kumasi...

Feb 18, 2026 12:30 AM 1 min read 1 source
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