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AfricaLink News: February 12

Michael Oti
February 12, 2026

Tanzania marks 100 days since Samia Suluhu Hassan's election +++ South Africa: Protests outside Anglo American headquarters +++ Somalia given two-year seat on AU's Peace and Security Council

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DW's Editor Michael Oti
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