Mozambique: Fear of Attacks in Northern Mozambique Triggers Mass Displacement - UN
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March 8, 2024, 3:39 PM
[allAfrica] Geneva -- Attacks and fear of attacks in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, have triggered the displacement of almost 100,000 people, including more than 60,000 children, in the past month, the UN Children's Agency, Unicef, is reporting.
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Uganda: 33% of Uganda's Women Believe Husbands Have Right to Beat Them
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March 8, 2024, 7:12 AM
[Nile Post] The UN in Uganda is urging the government to prioritize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those focusing on women's empowerment. This follows the release of the latest Uganda Demographic and Health Survey, which revealed troubling trends.
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West Africa: Ecowas Engaging Third Parties to Resolve Dispute With Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso - Official
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March 8, 2024, 3:45 PM
[Daily Trust] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said it is involving third parties to resolve its differences with three "important members" - Mali, Burkina-Faso and Niger - who have indicated their interest in leaving the bloc.
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Nigeria: Hoodlums Gun Down Police Officers in Ebonyi
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March 8, 2024, 3:44 PM
[Daily Trust] A notorious gang has killed not less than five police officers in Abakiliki, capital of Ebonyi state.
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Africa: UN Alarmed Over Ever-Rising Cases of Female Genital Mutilation
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March 8, 2024, 3:17 PM
[RFI] The number of female genital mutilation survivors now exceeds 230 million worldwide, with most living in Africa, according to Unicef. That represents an increase of 15 percent since 2016 despite progress against the practice in some countries.
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Kenya: President Ruto Appoints 10 Women Ambassadors As Kenya Marks International Women's Day
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March 8, 2024, 2:27 PM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has appointed 10 more women as ambassadors to serve in different countries as Kenya marks International Women's Day.
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Africa: 13th African Games in Ghana - Everything You Need to Know
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March 8, 2024, 2:23 PM
[DW] Athletes from 52 nations are competing in Ghana at the African Games. The three-week event is also a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Ghana: Rihanna, FIFA, Guinness, Marvel, Nike - All Could Be Banned in Ghana
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March 8, 2024, 2:15 PM
[allAfrica] The Ghanaian Parliament has passed the so-called "Family Values" bill, an ill-informed and malicious bill which criminalizes LGBTQ+ identity, allyship, and discussion of almost any kind--meaning it will ban an amazing array of online speech, art, and even sport.
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Somalia: Turkey, Somalia Announce Agreement to Explore for Oil and Gas
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March 8, 2024, 10:30 AM
[VOA] Somalia and Turkey have announced the signing of a deal to explore for oil and gas that further strengthens cooperation between the two countries, according to officials from both countries.
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South Africa: Singer Tyla Postpones World Tour Due to Injury
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March 8, 2024, 8:15 AM
[allAfrica] Grammy-award-winning singer Tyla Seethal has canceled all her international tour dates and festival performances, citing an injury as the reason. The singer announced the news via Instagram, expressing her heartbreak to fans, whom she affectionately calls her "Tygers."
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Africa: Over 230 Million Girls and Women Alive Today Have Been Subjected to Female Genital Mutilation - Unicef
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March 8, 2024, 7:04 AM
[Unicef] New York -- New global estimates show a 15 per cent increase in the total number of FGM survivors compared to data released in 2016
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Kenya: Kenya's Sugar Pricing Committee Cuts Cane Prices By 2%
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March 8, 2024, 7:01 AM
[Business Day Africa] Kenya's Sugar Pricing Committee has implemented a two percent reduction in the price of sugarcane, responding to a concurrent decrease in the cost of the commodity on the retail market.
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South Africa: Four in Court Over Disappearance of 6-Year-Old Joshlin Smith - South African News Briefs - March 8, 2024
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March 8, 2024, 5:35 AM
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Gambia: Ousman Sonko, the 'Mastermind'
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March 8, 2024, 2:35 PM
[JusticeInfo.net] On March 4, the prosecution concluded its closing arguments in the trial of Ousman Sonko, in Switzerland. They asked for the former interior minister of the Gambia to be sentenced to life for a number of serious crimes committed in his country under Yahya Jammeh's dictatorship. They described "a person of power who wants to control the situation at all times and hold all the strings."
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Ethiopia: U.S. Commits to Build Ethiopian Women Entrepreneurs' Capacity
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March 8, 2024, 3:42 PM
[Ethiopian Herald] The United States has expressed its commitment to offer worldwide networking opportunities and training to Ethiopian women entrepreneurs that are aimed at enhancing their entrepreneurial capacities.
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Mozambique: Over 4,000 Hectares of Crops Lost Due to Intense Heat
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March 8, 2024, 3:42 PM
[AIM] Maputo -- The intense heat that has been hitting southern Mozambique in recent days has caused the loss of over 4,000 hectares of various crops in Maputo province alone.
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Nigeria: First Lady Canvasses Capital Punishment for Kidnappers
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March 8, 2024, 3:36 PM
[Vanguard] The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on state governors and lawmakers to prescribe capital punishment for kidnapping.
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Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Holds Discussion With Foreign Minister of Denmark
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March 8, 2024, 3:10 PM
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held discussion with Foreign Minister of Denmark, Lars Rasmussen today.
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Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Five Police Officers, 16 Others in Ebonyi, Benue
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March 8, 2024, 3:03 PM
[Vanguard] Gunmen have reportedly killed five police officers on Friday in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital.
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Ethiopia: Recent Militarized Conflict in Amhara Region Causes Over 15 Billion Birr in Damage
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March 8, 2024, 2:31 PM
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Amhara Regional Government has disclosed that the destruction of numerous social and economic institutions in recent months, attributable to conflict, resulted in the loss of property valued at over 15 billion birr.
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Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Lt. Charles Muriu Vice Chief of Defence Forces in New Military Changes
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March 8, 2024, 2:30 PM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has promoted Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him the Vice Chief of Defence Forces.
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Kenya: Nairobi Has Highest Teenage Pregnancies With 452 Cases Reported - KHRC
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March 8, 2024, 2:30 PM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has revealed that Nairobi has recorded the highest number of teenage pregnancies.
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Africa: Africa Accounts for 95 Percent of Malaria Deaths Globally - WHO
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March 8, 2024, 2:27 PM
[Premium Times] According to the WHO, the African region is home to 11 countries that carry approximately 70 per cent of the global burden of malaria.
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Namibia: 'Damara Remarks' Legal Aid Lawyer Wins Case Against Justice Minister
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March 8, 2024, 2:26 PM
[Namibian] Justice minister Yvonne Dausab's decision to withdraw the appointment of a legal aid lawyer in the wake of remarks she made about Damara people has been reviewed and set aside by a High Court judge.
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South Africa: Effective Reduction to Health Promotion Levy Undermines Diabetes Response
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March 8, 2024, 2:24 PM
[spotlight] Non-communicable diseases are killing more and more people in South Africa yet the government missed out on raising a total of more than R15 billion for prevention efforts, argues Dr Evelyn Thsehla.
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Nigeria: Nigerian Women's Empowerment, Key to Immunization Success
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March 8, 2024, 2:23 PM
[Nigeria Health Watch] The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, including routine immunisation services. In Nigeria, the consequences were particularly severe, with many children missing out on essential vaccines due to lockdowns and limited access to healthcare facilities as health systems were disrupted. As a result, the number of zero-dose children -- those who have not received any vaccines -- has seen a concerning uptick.
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Uganda: Increased Land Cases Worry Kabale Authorities
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March 8, 2024, 2:20 PM
[Nile Post] Authorities in Kabale District, have reported an increase in land-related cases reported by women in the district, describing it as a worrying trend that needs immediate attention.
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Tanzania: Tanzania's Acrobatic Heroes Ramadhan Brothers Return Home
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March 8, 2024, 2:17 PM
[Daily News] The acrobatic duo from Tanzania, the Ramadhani Brothers, returned home today, following their victory two weeks ago at the American Got Talent (AGT) Fantasy League World Champions.
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Kenya: Chiloba Lands Plum Job As Envoy Based in Los Angeles
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March 8, 2024, 2:16 PM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Director General Ezra Chiloba has been nominated as the Consul General for Los Angeles, California State in the United States.
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Nigeria: What Happened At Murtala Muhammed International Airport - Faan
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March 8, 2024, 12:47 PM
[Premium Times] Mrs Orah said that the safety and security of passengers and staff remained a top priority for Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
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