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1. Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Mass Trial of Suspected Terrorists in Abuja

   [Premium Times] Thirteen courtrooms at the headquarters of the Federal High Court in Abuja are busy with terrorism cases on Tuesday morning.

2. Somalia: Somalia Awaits Arrival of Turkish Oil Drilling Ship in Landmark Energy Move

   [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A wave of excitement is building across Somalia as the country prepares to welcome the Turkish-owned drilling vessel Cagri Bey, expected to arrive in Mogadishu starting April 9.

3. Liberia: Civil Society Group Demands Expulsion of Guinean Ambassador Over Border Dispute

   [New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has strongly condemned what it describes as the Liberian government's failure to defend the nation's sovereignty against alleged encroachment by Guinea.

4. Uganda: Uganda Turns to Homegrown Apps for Faster Services

   [Nile Post] Uganda's digital transformation is gaining traction as government institutions increasingly adopt locally developed applications, boosting confidence in homegrown innovation while creating new opportunities for youth through innovation hubs.

5. Zimbabwe: New ZiG Banknotes Enter Circulation As Old Notes Set for Phase-Out

   [New Zimbabwe] The Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says all is set to roll out the new ZWG notes countrywide, Tuesday.