Africa: Many African Nations Are Making Progress in the Rule of Law
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April 29, 2024, 4:35 AM
[Africa Renewal] UN Assistant Secretary-General for the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions, Alexandre Zouev, acknowledges progress amidst global tensions and challenges within countries
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Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Suspends More Foreign Media Over Hrw Report
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April 29, 2024, 4:40 AM
[VOA] Burkina Faso on Sunday suspended several more international news organizations, some of them for an indefinite period, over their coverage of a report accusing the army of extrajudicial killings, its communications regulator said.
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Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy Removal Necessary for Nigeria's Economy - Tinubu
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April 29, 2024, 4:40 AM
[Leadership] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has again defended his administration's decision to remove fuel subsidy in Nigeria, describing it as a necessary action to prevent the country from going bankrupt and to reset the economy on the path to growth.
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Kenya: Leaking Roof Highlights KAA's Inefficiency At JKIA
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April 29, 2024, 4:35 AM
[Business Day Africa] Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya faces persistent challenges, with recent incidents spotlighting significant inefficiencies at East Africa's major aviation gateway.
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Kenya: Over 20 Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes in Garissa
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April 29, 2024, 4:46 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A tragic boat capsizing on the Garissa - Madogo road late Sunday has left over 20 feared dead.
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Zimbabwe: Harare-Masvingo Accident Death Toll Climbs to 16 - Police Identify Some Victims
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April 29, 2024, 4:46 AM
[New Zimbabwe] The number of fatalities in the Harare-Masvingo road traffic accident has risen from 15 to 16.
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Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Slams NGO Report On Massacre As 'Baseless'
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April 29, 2024, 4:46 AM
[RFI] Military-ruled Burkina Faso has rejected as "baseless accusations" a Human Rights Watch report that soldiers killed at least 223 villagers in two attacks on 25 February.
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Ghana: Margaret Busby - How a Pioneering Ghanaian Publisher Put African Women's Writing On the Map
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April 29, 2024, 4:37 AM
[The Conversation Africa] Published in 1992, Daughters of Africa is a groundbreaking volume of writing by women of African descent. It was followed by an expanded second edition, New Daughters of Africa, in 2019. The mind behind the books is pioneering Ghanaian-born publisher, writer and editor Margaret Busby. She became the first Black female publisher in the UK at 20 when she co-founded Allison and Busby in 1967. The company was first to publish a number of significant writers during her two-d...
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Ethiopia: Five Ethiopia Public Universities Successfully Establish State-of-the-Art Multimedia Studios
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April 23, 2024, 7:48 PM
[Mastercard Foundation] As part of strengthening and enhancing the quality, accessibility, and resilience of higher education in Ethiopia, the e-SHE program, a partnership between the Ministry of Education, the Mastercard Foundation, Arizona State University, and ShayaShone, successfully established five state-of-the-art multimedia studios in public universities across Ethiopia, known as 'Resource Centers'. These resource centers are in Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Dire Dawa, Jimma, and Hawassa Unive...
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Africa: Talking to Teens About Sex - Advice for Parents On When, How, What to Say and Why It's So Important
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April 29, 2024, 4:37 AM
[The Conversation Africa] The "birds and the bees". The "facts of life". Whatever you call it, many parents dread discussing sex and sexuality with their teenagers. They may be embarrassed, or worried that they don't understand some concepts. In some countries, cultural norms may mean it's considered inappropriate for adults and adolescents to talk about sex.
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South Africa: Owning a Gun in South Africa Offers Some Safety, but Risks Run High for Users and Society - Expert
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April 29, 2024, 4:35 AM
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa has one of the highest homicide rates in the world, eclipsed only by Honduras and a handful of Caribbean island states. Furthermore, South African police crime data shows that South Africans experience above average levels of robbery, assault and rape.
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Zimbabwe: Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 Finalists Unveiled
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April 29, 2024, 4:48 AM
[The Herald] Organisers of the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 on Saturday revealed the final list of participants expected to take part in the pageant, as the show draws nearer.
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Nigeria: FG Approves Design of Sokoto-Badagry Road Project
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April 29, 2024, 4:40 AM
[Leadership] Minister of works, Engr David Umahi, says President Bola Tinubu has approved the design of Sokoto-Badagry Highway project as part of efforts to improve economic diversification in the country.
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Nigeria: Water Supply Cut-Off Cripples Businesses in Sokoto
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April 29, 2024, 4:40 AM
[Leadership] Sachet water producers, building-block moulders, car wash and commercial toilets' owners are facing harsh business fluctuation, as Sokoto State Water Board disconnected their supply.
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Kenya: Northern Corridor Advances Toward Dual Carriageway With $1.4m Allocation
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April 29, 2024, 4:36 AM
[Business Day Africa] The Northern Corridor has inched closer to a dual carriageway with the allocation of $1.4 million for visibility studies.
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Africa: Transforming Artisanal Mining Can Be Beneficial for People and the Planet
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April 29, 2024, 4:35 AM
[Africa Renewal] Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) are the "orphans" of the mining world. The global mining industry, including some governments, perceives artisanal mining as a "residual sector." Yet over 40 million artisanal miners toil in mines around the world and contribute to local economies. Their labour helps respond to the growing demand for minerals used in everything from smartphones to solar panels and batteries and from roads and buildings.
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Nigeria: Tinubu Calls for Inclusiveness in Addressing Global Challenges
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April 29, 2024, 4:46 AM
[Premium Times] Mr Tinubu said capital mobilisation, which is needed to spur economic growth and associated advancements in Africa, cannot be overlooked any longer.
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Announces a National Financial Education Module for Youth and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
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April 28, 2024, 10:06 PM
[Mastercard Foundation] The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), the Mastercard Foundation, and First Consult, through the BRIDGES programme, announced the National Financial Education Module for Youth and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Addis Ababa on 29 February 2024. The official opening event of the Standardized National Financial Education Module for youth and MSMEs was held in the attendance of key stakeholders in the Ethiopian financial industry- including Martha Hailemariam, ...
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Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Dismisses Hrw Massacre Report As 'Baseless'
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April 29, 2024, 4:46 AM
[DW] Human Rights Watch had accused Burkina Faso's military of civilian mass killings, including scores of children, in the West African country's fight against Islamist militant groups.
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Nigeria: 19 Burnt to Death in Kogi Auto Crash - FRSC
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April 29, 2024, 4:46 AM
[Premium Times] Mr Agwu, an assistant corps marshall, added that the Toyota bus was travelling from Kano and was on its lane when the Dangote truck driver travelling from Port Harcourt wrongfully overtook a vehicle and collided head-on with the bus.
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Africa: Portugal Says No Plans to Pay Colonial Reparations
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April 29, 2024, 4:46 AM
[DW] Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had called for Lisbon to find ways to compensate its former colonies, including canceling debt. The government says it has not initiated any process to that effect.
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Kenya: Households in Flood-Prone Areas Urged to Vacate
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April 27, 2024, 10:45 AM
[Capital FM] Bungoma -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urge people living on river banks to vacate to avoid disaster caused by flooding at a time when heavy rains are pounding the country.
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Uganda: A Looming Crisis - Kalungu District Grapples With Drug Shortages
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April 27, 2024, 10:43 AM
[Nile Post] A dark cloud hangs over Kalungu District, Uganda. Since January 2024, government health facilities have faced a critical shortage of essential drugs, leaving patients in a desperate scramble for life-saving medications. Dr. Daniel Ssentamu, the District Health Officer, sounds the alarm, highlighting the dire situation for the district's over 190,000 residents.
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Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Governor Asks MPs to Market ZiG in Communities
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April 27, 2024, 10:42 AM
[New Zimbabwe] RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu has appealed to Members of Parliament (MPs) to educate communities on the newly introduced currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).
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Ethiopia: Over 4 Million Children Out of School in Amhara Region - UN
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April 27, 2024, 10:20 AM
[Reporter] Armed conflict, drought, and other compounding factors are keeping more than 4.1 million children out of school in the Amhara region, according to a United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) situation report released on April 26, 2024.
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Kenya: Nairobi Red Cross Appeals for Donations As Flooding Displaces Hundreds
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April 27, 2024, 10:15 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Red Cross - Nairobi has called out for food and nonfood contributions to the families affected by floods in different parts of the city.
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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces Confirmed Participation of Government Officials for #USAfricaBizSummit2024 in Dallas May 6-9 - REGISTER NOW
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April 18, 2024, 7:45 AM
[CCA] Excitement is building as we're just 2 weeks away from the highly anticipated 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit! Get ready to join industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators as we convene to explore dynamic opportunities for growth and collaboration between the U.S. and Africa.
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Kenya: New Storm Water Warning for Counties and Companies
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April 27, 2024, 10:14 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has urged county governments to clear storm drains of material hindering the free flow of rainwater and receiving flowing water bodies.
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Africa: Africa Steps Up the Fight as Non-Communicable Diseases Rise Sharply
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April 26, 2024, 11:10 AM
[allAfrica] Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are a leading cause of death globally, with a disproportionate impact on low- and middle-income countries. NCDs are long-term conditions that are not transmitted from person to person. They can develop slowly over time or cause sudden death. According to WHO, the five main types are cardiovascular diseases (heart attacks and strokes), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (like asthma), diabetes, and mental health conditions.
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South Africa: Never Has a Wise Vote Been More Important to the Future of South Africa
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April 27, 2024, 10:56 AM
[Daily Maverick] After thirty years of democracy, the heroes of freedom have been replaced by the hyenas of stealing
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Uganda: Besigye's FDC Refutes Rumors of New Party, Resumes Consultations
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April 27, 2024, 10:51 AM
[Nile Post] Silence Broken, Speculation Addressed
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Kenya: 'Stop Risking Your Lives By Driving During Flooding'
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April 27, 2024, 10:47 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has urged members of the public to exercise cation and avoid risking their lives by driving through or walking in moving waters.
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Uganda: Uganda Considers Bailout for Struggling Vaccine Factory
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April 27, 2024, 10:44 AM
[Nile Post] Nearly half the requested funds (578 billion shillings) for the supplementary budget are earmarked for Dei Bio Pharma, a Ugandan pharmaceutical company struggling to keep its vaccine factory afloat.
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