Senegal: Presidential Candidates Concerned about Health, Rule of Law and Youth Employment
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March 13, 2024, 4:49 PM
[allAfrica] Dakar -- The campaigning continues in Senegal with the 19 candidates for the presidential election, but at this stage - with a few weeks to go - the candidates no longer have time to go to the nooks and crannies of the country to meet citizens.
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Kenya: Govt Hits Pause On Peacekeeping Mission to Haiti
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March 13, 2024, 8:31 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenyan government has halted its intended deployment of police officers to Haiti for a peacekeeping mission.
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Cameroon: Cameroon Homes and Plantations Destroyed By Seawater
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March 13, 2024, 4:27 PM
[VOA] Yaounde -- Cameroon officials have declared a humanitarian emergency after encroaching waters from the Atlantic Ocean destroyed several hundred homes, buildings and plantations along Cameroon's coast.
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Nigeria: Overcoming Barriers to Kidney Health in Nigeria - - World Kidney Day 2024
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March 13, 2024, 4:17 PM
[Nigeria Health Watch] Salisu Hauwa, a 33-year-old woman in Gashau, a Local Government Area (LGA) in northern Yobe State, Nigeria was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH) in Damaturu. This diagnosis came weeks after she had been experiencing headaches and continuous vomiting. According to her husband, Abubakar Mohammed, Hauwa's condition worsened, as she was constantly screaming, biting, and attempting to run away from the hospital le...
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Ethiopia: No Infrastructure for Returning Displaced People in Western Oromia
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March 13, 2024, 4:05 PM
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In the heart of Western Oromia, a relentless battle has been unfolding for years, plunging the region into a maelstrom of chaos and uncertainty.
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Africa: GITEX Africa returns in 2024 with strong line-up of tech topics
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March 13, 2024, 2:24 PM
[Gitex Africa Morocco] International tech companies ramp up partnerships with GITEX Africa to secure competitive advantage in the burgeoning African digital valley
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Ghana: Not in My Name. Mr President Do Not Sign This Bigoted LGBTQ Bill
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March 13, 2024, 12:20 PM
[Ghanaian Times] The current LGBTQ Bill passed by Ghana's Parliament is one of the harshest of its kind in Africa. It criminalizes all activities of the LGBTQ community in Ghana and just the mere promotion of the rights of the LGBTQ community can lead to 10 years imprisonment.
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Kenya: Irungu Sentenced to Death for Monica Kimani's Murder
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March 13, 2024, 12:17 PM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Joseph Irungu, popularly known as 'Jowie' has been handed a death sentence in the September 2018 murder of Monica Kimani.
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Uganda: Revitalizing Kampala - Transforming Uganda's Capital Into a Planned City
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March 13, 2024, 11:18 AM
[Nile Post] Kampala, the bustling capital of Uganda, stands at a pivotal crossroads as it seeks to reimagine its urban landscape and chart a path towards sustainable development. Amidst rapid population growth and urbanization, the city grapples with myriad challenges ranging from congestion and inadequate infrastructure to environmental degradation and social inequalities. However, ambitious plans are underway to transform Kampala into a well-planned city that fosters economic prosperity, socia...
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Rwanda: Kagame Endorses Kenya's Raila Odinga for AU Top Job
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March 13, 2024, 11:04 AM
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has said he will endorse Kenyan politician Raila Odinga, one of two candidates who have announced their bid for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission.
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Liberia: Witnesses Tell Court How Ulimo Brought Terror, Anarchy to Lofa County
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March 13, 2024, 10:46 AM
[Premium Times] The court heard how Ulimo had destroyed the county's referral hospital, raped and murdered dozens of citizens, including chopping open a schoolteacher's chest with an axe.
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Malawi: Rise of Pink Eye - 26 New Cases Registered in Malawi
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March 13, 2024, 8:40 AM
[Nyasa Times] District director of health and social services Prince Chirwa says the district has registered 26 conjunctivitis cases, also known as pink eye disease.
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South Africa: Young Voices Missing in Online Chatter as South Africans Prepare to Vote
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March 13, 2024, 7:07 AM
[allAfrica] South Africa's upcoming elections sparked extensive online chatter, but a crucial question remains: where are the young voters? The discussions on social media, with over 450,000 mentions between February 12th and 29th, reveal a mix of frustrations and hopes, reveals the Center for Analytics and Behavioral Change (CABC).
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South Africa: Govt Stands By Decision to File Lawsuit Against Israel
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March 13, 2024, 12:18 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has no regrets about becoming the first country to file a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to end its "deadly and relentless genocidal bombardment" of Gaza.
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Somalia: Somali Pirates Threaten to Kill Bangladeshi Sailors If Ransom Isn't Paid
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March 13, 2024, 11:17 AM
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Somali pirates who hijacked the ship MV Abdullah have threatened to start killing the Bangladeshi sailors held hostage unless they are paid a ransom.
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Zambia: Blue Economies Could Take Zambia From Landlocked to 'land-Linked'
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March 13, 2024, 11:10 AM
[ISS] There is immense potential for Zambia's maritime ambitions to bolster the country's sustainable development.
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South Africa: Joburg Mayor Snubs Diepkloof Hostel to Deal With Water Crisis
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March 13, 2024, 10:55 AM
[GroundUp] People living in crumbling homes accuse the mayor of disrespecting them
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South Africa: Energy Minister Under Fire as Power Crisis Deepens
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March 13, 2024, 8:46 AM
[Green Connection] It has been an interesting few days at the Africa Energy Indaba, currently in Cape Town, an event The Green Connection says "exposes the elitist approach to solving South Africa's electricity crisis and reveals that government is completely out of touch with the needs and wants of the people, and climate change."
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South Africa: Tshwane Cracks Down on Illegal Electricity Use in Affluent Suburbs - South African News Briefs - March 13, 2024
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March 13, 2024, 5:02 AM
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Kenya: Irungu's Mother Insists Her Son Didn't Kill Monica Kimani
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March 13, 2024, 4:26 PM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Joseph Irungu's mother Wednesday vouched for her son's innocence saying he had never killed anyone.
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Namibia: Population Surges to Over 3 Million - Census Report
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March 13, 2024, 4:24 PM
[Namibia Economist] The latest census report reveals a significant surge in population, reaching a total of 3,022,401 people, with 1,548,177 females and 1,474,224 males, according to a preliminary report released on Wednesday from the 2023 Population and Housing Census.
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Nigeria: Return of Poliomyelitis
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March 13, 2024, 4:14 PM
[Leadership] The resurgence in Nigeria of Poliomyelitis, a severe infectious viral disease, usually affecting children or young adults, that inflames the brainstem and spinal cord, sometimes leading to loss of voluntary movement and muscular wasting, is bad news. But it is a distressing reality, marking a significant setback in the nation's collective efforts against a disease that was once successfully combated. It is disheartening that Nigerian children are once again exposed to and confronted...
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Ethiopia: CPJ Calls for Release of Journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed, Charged With Hate Speech, Facing Up to Five Years in Prison
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March 13, 2024, 4:06 PM
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi, a journalist operating within Ethiopia's Somali Regional State, is currently confronting the possibility of a five-year imprisonment term following accusations of "spreading false news and hate speech," as delineated by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
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Tanzania: How Tanzania Can Turn Raising Population to Opportunity
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March 13, 2024, 1:11 PM
[Daily News] Tanzania's population will double every 23 years to put immense pressure on education, healthcare and food if the current high birth rate continues, the World Bank cautions in its latest report.
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Africa: African Countries Urged to Harmonise Diamond Laws
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March 13, 2024, 1:00 PM
[The Herald] The 9th African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers began here yesterday amid calls for member States to harmonise diamond policies and enhance sharing of ideas to realise value from the natural resource.
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Zimbabwe: Former ZBC CEO Given 48 Hours to Provide Formal Report On Dismissal Claims
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March 13, 2024, 12:26 PM
[263Chat] Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Chief Executive Officer, Adelaide Chikunguru, has been given a strict deadline of 48 hours to submit a formal report regarding her claims of unfair dismissal and alleged attacks by the ZBC board.
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Namibia: Khomas Remains Namibia's Most Populous Region
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March 13, 2024, 12:26 PM
[Namibian] The Khomas region remains the most populous in Namibia, with a population of 494 604, according to the latest Namibia Statistics Agency Population and Housing Census (PHC) preliminary report.
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Surpasses 4 Million Polio Vaccination Target
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March 13, 2024, 12:26 PM
[263Chat] The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) in collaboration with UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), US Centre for Disease Control (USCDC) and other partners have surpassed the four million target for polio vaccination using the nOPV2 vaccine.
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Uganda: Exorbitant Private Hospital Fees - Balancing Healthcare Access and Affordability
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March 13, 2024, 11:19 AM
[Nile Post] Uganda grapples with a growing public outcry as citizens express concern over the exorbitant fees charged by private hospitals, raising questions about healthcare access and affordability for ordinary citizens.
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Uganda: Diminishing Recreation Centers in Kampala - a Threat to Community Well-Being
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March 13, 2024, 11:18 AM
[Nile Post] Kampala, the vibrant capital city of Uganda, is experiencing a concerning trend with the diminishing presence of recreation centres, posing a threat to the well-being and social fabric of its communities. Once bustling hubs of activity, these centres provided spaces for leisure, sports, and social interaction, contributing to the physical and mental health of residents.
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