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Comedian Eric Omondi and other protesters outside Parliament Buildings on February 21, 2023.
Africa
Comedian Eric Omondi arrested
Martin Herman Baumgartner alias Mato at Nakuru law court when he appeared before a senior resident magistrate to answer to 14 charges against him. Photo by Kipsang Joseph, Standard Media.
Crime
Kenya charges German man for defiling 10 boys
Dai Bing, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations. Internet
Africa
Chinese envoy calls for more int'l support for Central African Republic
The African Development Bank will partner with African Hidden Champions in support of its efforts to promote the growth of African companies and aid their transformation into global champions. File
Economy
AfDB, partners to promote regional industrialization
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Health
Third patient cured of HIV after receiving stem cell cancer treatment
Dozens of celebrity Twitter accounts, including that of Barack Obama, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and other prominent people were hacked Joseph O’Connor who ran off with over $100,000 in Bitcoin.
Crime
Twitter hacker to be extradited
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Africa
Rwandan, Burundian arrested in Malawi for printing bank notes
Pupils are assisted by their teacher during a class at Kimironko II. Dan Gatsinzi
Culture
UNESCO urges mother language education implementation
People react after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit in Antakya, southern Turkey, on Monday. Photo by Reuters
International
6.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Türkiye

African leaders during AU Summit
Economy
Africa launches debt ‘observatory’ on distressed nations
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Africa
AU says Israel's observer status suspended
Thabo Mbeki addresses the press on Monday, February 20, 2023. Mbeki said this month’s elections will be Africa’s largest democratic exercise.
Africa
Commonwealth observers call for peaceful elections in Nigeria
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New ocean forming, to split Africa into two, scientists say
Mohammed Dewji, popularly known as Mo Dewji.
Africa
Tanzanian Mohammed Dewji jumps to 10th place among wealthiest Africans
Pastor Francisco Barajah has died in Mozambique after attempting to go without food for 40 days in imitation of Jesus’ 40-day fast as recounted in the Bible.
Africa
Pastor dies of hunger attempting 40-day Jesus fasting
South-Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) and Police Minister Bheki Cele inspecting a guard of honour. Crime statistics released on February 17, 2023 by South Africa police minister revealed rape and murder cases increased significantly in the country in just three months. Photo by AFP
Africa
South Africa police minister concerned over rise in crime
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International
Japan discovers 7,000 new islands
Musa Hasahya interacts with some of his wives, children and grandchildren outside their family home. He is struggling to provide for his 12 wives, 102 children and 578 grandchildren. PHOTO | BADRU KATUMBA | AFP
Africa
Man with 102 children, 578 grandchildren says ‘enough is enough’

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