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AfricaLink News: February 17

Chinaza Samuel
February 17, 2026

New battle over Zambian ex-leader Edgar Lungu's remains +++ Somalia and Tanzania strike border deal +++

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DW correspondent Chinaza Jennifer Samuel
Chinaza Samuel Chinaza is a journalist based in Abuja focused on human rights, environment, and current affairs.
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