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AfricaLink News: February 18

Chinaza Samuel
February 18, 2026

+++ Malawi bans public health workers from side-jobs in private sector +++ EU renews arms embargo on Zimbabwe +++ Under pressure Gabonese government suspends social media

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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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