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1. Kenya bans 'cash bouquets' ahead of Valentine's Day

   Kenya's central bank has warned that using banknotes to create floral-style bouquets is illegal and could lead to a prison sentence.

2. Tens of thousands evacuated in northern Morocco amid heavy rainfall

   The army has been deployed to support relief efforts in the region impacted by severe weather and flooding.

3. Nigeria hires US lobby firms amid Trump claims of christian ‘genocide’

   Nigerian billionaire Matthew Tonlagha has signed a lucrative contract with the American lobbying firm Valcour, aimed at improving Abuja’s relations with Washington, according to documents reviewed by AFP on Monday.

4. Malawi declares polio outbreak, reviving fears of another resurgence

   The Malawian government has declared a polio outbreak, bringing fears of another resurgence of the disease since the 2022 crisis.

5. UN to deploy ceasefire monitoring mission to eastern DR Congo

   The United Nations has announced that it would shortly send a mission to the city of Uvira in eastern DR Congo in order to closely monitor adherence to the ceasefire in the region.