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1. Ghana: Ghana Embassy in Qatar Announces Emergency Evacuation for Citizens

   [Ghanaian Times] The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Qatar has announced an emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaian citizens living in Qatar following rising security tensions in the region.

2. Botswana: Hunting Quota to Address Human-Lion Conflict

   [Botswana Daily News] Maun -- Government has introduced an experimental spatial lion hunting quota as part of efforts to address the growing human-lion conflict in Botswana.

3. Tanzania: High Court Backs Inquiry into Post-Election Violence

   [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THREE individuals have lost their bid to challenge the President of the United Republic of Tanzania's decision to establish a commission of inquiry into incidents of violence during and after the October 29, 2025 General Election.

4. Ghana: Consumers to Pay Less for Power, Water From April 1

   [Ghanaian Times] THE Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced reductions in electricity and water tariffs, effective April 1, 2026, for the second quarter tariff review.

5. Congo-Brazzaville: Internet Outage Hits Congo-Brazzaville During Presidential Vote

   [Shabelle] Brazzaville, March 16 -- Internet access across the Republic of the Congo was abruptly disrupted on Sunday as voters headed to polling stations to take part in the country's presidential election, a global internet monitoring group said.