Kenya: Kenya to Release Bodies of Cult Victims Found in Mass Forest Graves
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March 21, 2024, 5:48 PM
[RFI] The Kenyan government will be releasing some of the bodies discovered in mass graves in the Shakahola forest last year, connected to a religious cult, after they were identified using DNA. More bodies are to be exhumed in the coming weeks.
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Liberia: Former President Weah Told to Hire Private Guards
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March 21, 2024, 2:35 PM
[Liberian Observer] The elite presidential protection unit, the Executive Protection Service (EPS), has told former President George Weah to hire private service if he feels insecure and wants additional security bodyguards.
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Kenya: Kenya Is Winning War Against Al Shabaab, Shows Global Index
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March 21, 2024, 1:33 PM
[Shabelle] Nairobi, Kenya -- Kenya's counter-terrorism efforts against al Shabaab are paying off and have earned global recognition.
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Kenya: Govt Writes to Tiktok Over Compliance With Data Law
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March 21, 2024, 11:50 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has through the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) contacted China's ByteDance Limited, TikTok's parent company, to ascertain their level of compliance with Kenyan laws.
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Nigeria: Navigating Nigeria's Healthcare Landscape - Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Partnerships
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March 21, 2024, 9:18 AM
[Nigeria Health Watch] Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with over 200 million people -- a number that is projected to more than double over the next 25-30 years, propelling it to become the world's third most populous nation by 2050. This demographic increase, coupled with a healthcare market valued at approximately USD 18 billion, signifies substantial opportunities for both investors and healthcare organisations, as well as a crucial need for strategic investments in health, educ...
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Liberia: No Food, No Water, No Shelter for Liberian Refugees in Ghana
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March 21, 2024, 5:58 AM
[New Dawn] Budumbura -- Life has become unbearable for Liberians from the Budumburam refugee camp in Ghana, 22 days after an unexpected demolition of their homes by Ghanaian authorities that has left a little over 11,000 Liberians stranded in that country, crying of starvation as they are being asked to return home.
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South Africa: Finance Minister to Determine NHI Funding After Bill Signing - South African News Briefs - March 21, 2024
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March 21, 2024, 5:22 AM
[allAfrica] Finance Minister to Determine NHI Funding After Bill Signing
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Liberia: 2.5 Million Liberians Still Living Below Poverty Line
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March 21, 2024, 2:33 PM
[Liberian Observer] World Bank report indicates that lack of regularly collected survey data makes it hard to understand which poverty reduction policies are working and which policies need to be reconsidered
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Africa: African Diaspora Network (ADN) Announces Pivotal Partnership with Prosper Africa to Strengthen Economic Ties Between Africa and the USA
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March 18, 2024, 11:52 AM
[African Diaspora Network] SILICON VALLEY, Calif., March 14, 2024 -- Prosper Africa and ADN collaboration will debut at the upcoming African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS24)
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Senegal: Former PMs and a Lone Woman Among Contenders in Senegal's Crisis-Hit Vote
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March 21, 2024, 2:30 PM
[RFI] Following a hurried two weeks of campaigning, Senegal's delayed presidential election is set for this Sunday - with more than 7 million people registered to vote for a record 18 candidates.
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Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets U.S. Secretary of State
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March 21, 2024, 2:23 PM
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met Thusrday 21/3/2024 with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his accompanying delegation. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry and Director of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service Major General Abbas Kamel.
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Seychelles: Seychelles - Rights Concerns in High-Profile Case
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March 21, 2024, 1:48 PM
[HRW] Johannesburg -- Irregularities Risk Jeopardizing Anticorruption Efforts
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Somalia: Somali Military Plans Counterattack After Losing Ground to Al-Shabaab
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March 21, 2024, 1:34 PM
[Shabelle] Harardhere, Somalia -- A military official in central Somalia announced they are planning to launch a counter-offensive days after losing several areas to the Al-Shabaab.
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Zimbabwe: University of Zimbabwe Lecturers' U.S.$2 Per Hour Pay Shocker
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March 21, 2024, 1:29 PM
[New Zimbabwe] University of Zimbabwe (UZ) part-time lecturers are getting a measly US$2.50 stipend for every hour spent teaching at the country's premier tertiary institution.
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Sudan: Sudan Civil Democratic Forces - 'Leaked Document Slanderously Attributed to Hamdok, Spa'
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March 21, 2024, 12:59 PM
[Dabanga] Addis Ababa -- A 'leaked' document purporting to be a proposal to resolve the war in Sudan, has been falsely attributed to former Sudan Prime Minister and chair of the Civil Democratic Forces (Tagaddum, meaning progress in Arabic) Abdallah Hamdok, and the Sudanese Professional Association (SPA) according to the spokesperson for Tagaddum, Alaaeldin Nugud.
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Namibia: Don't Threaten Our Peace and Security - Mbumba
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March 21, 2024, 12:55 PM
[Namibian] President Nangolo Mbumba sounded the alarm against those he says are seeking to disrupt Namibia's peace, unity and economic progress.
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Zimbabwe: Can Majome Usher in a New Human Rights Chapter in Zim?
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March 21, 2024, 12:53 PM
[263Chat] In a landmark moment for Zimbabwe, Fungayi Jessie Majome has been sworn in as the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission chairperson, heralding a new chapter in the nation's human rights journey.
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South Africa: Govt Confirms Dozens of Foreigners Awaiting Deportation Escaped From Lindela Centre
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March 21, 2024, 11:39 AM
[Govt of SA] The Department of Home Affairs wishes to confirm an adverse incident whereby 69 undocumented foreign nationals who were awaiting deportation escaped from the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp.
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Rwanda: Nearly 200 Former Street Vendors Find New Home At Marketplace
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March 21, 2024, 10:56 AM
[New Times] Up to 194 former street vendors who were given space to work at the now-demolished Gisozi market have been moved to Duhahirane market in Gisozi sector, Gasabo District, according to the City of Kigali. This action was taken following the demolition of the Gisozi market in 2022 due to "its pollution impact on the neighbouring wetland", as outlined by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA).
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Rwanda: Cabinet Retreat - Kagame Stresses Courage, Delivery of Rwanda's Key Priorities
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March 21, 2024, 10:56 AM
[New Times] As President Paul Kagame closed a two-day retreat of cabinet members and other senior officials on Wednesday, March 20, he urged them to be courageous and focus their attention on the delivery of Rwanda's key priorities and goals.
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Africa: New Report Examines Progress On Global Sustainable Development Goals
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March 21, 2024, 10:16 AM
[IPS] New York -- At the half-way point of the 2030 Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) "are in deep trouble." The need to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals has never been more urgent as only approximately 12% of targets are currently on track. "Planet" is equally at risk as "people".
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South Africa: Railway Line Occupiers Complain to Parliamentarians About Lack of Water
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March 21, 2024, 7:00 AM
[GroundUp] SCOPA hears of the substantial obstacles blocking the reopening of Cape Town's Central Line
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South Africa: Water - Government Is Failing to Realise This Human Right
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March 21, 2024, 6:59 AM
[GroundUp] Human Rights Day is a reminder that the Constitution's Bill of Rights guarantees everyone's right to access clean water
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Africa: AfCFTA - Ethiopia to Commence Trial Trading Commodities
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March 21, 2024, 6:56 AM
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is set to commence trial trading of commodities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) announced.
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Nigeria: Tinubu Cautions National Assembly Against Excessive Summons of Govt Officials
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March 21, 2024, 5:51 AM
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has appealed to members of the National Assembly to exercise restraint in summoning heads of ministries, departments, and agencies of government (MDAs) to appear before parliamentary committees.
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Liberia: Five Counties Unite to End Open Defecation
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March 21, 2024, 5:46 AM
[New Dawn] Five counties in Liberia have jointly signed a resolution to end open defecation in their respective areas under a USAID-sponsored Countywide Sanitation Activity.
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Nigeria: Tinubu Alone Cannot Solve Nigeria's Problem - Amb Erebuoye
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March 21, 2024, 5:46 PM
[Vanguard] As Nigeria grapples with deepening socio-economic challenges, Ambassador James Erebuoye, President of the Concerned Nigerian Network in Diaspora and Rebuild Nigeria Movement (CNNDRNM), has expressed that the onus for change does not lie solely on President Tinubu's shoulders.
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Gambia: Govt Spokesperson Upbeat About More Cabinet Positions for Women
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March 21, 2024, 2:57 PM
[The Point] Speaking to QRadio in an interview, Ebrima G. Sankareh, The Gambia government's spokesperson, expressed high optimism that it's possible women could secure half of the ministerial positions in Barrow's cabinet.
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Gambia: Audit Report Detects 17m Overdrawn Debit in Gcaa Account
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March 21, 2024, 2:52 PM
[The Point] The report of the Public Enterprise Committee (PEC) of the National Assembly on the activities and audited financial statements of the Gambia Civil Aviation Authority for the years 31 December 2019 and 2020 revealed that Gambia Civil Aviation Authority's (GCAA) cash and cash equivalent accounts had an overdrawn debit D17 million.
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Nigeria: You Have No Right to Declare Anyone Terrorist Financier, Gumi Faults FG's List
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March 21, 2024, 2:44 PM
[Vanguard] Sheik Ahmad Gumi, renowned Islamic cleric, has condemned the list of 'terrorist financier' released by the federal government on Tuesday.
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Liberia: Boakai's 1st Draft Budget, a Strong Mix of Savings, Cuts and Growth
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March 21, 2024, 2:38 PM
[Liberian Observer] The draft national budget submitted by the Boakai administration to the Legislature just over a week ago is up for scrutiny and comes with a tone of frugality that could only be expected of President Boakai.
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