South Africa: Cape Town Fire Displaces Over 700 in Informal Settlements - South African News Briefs - April 1, 2024
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April 1, 2024, 5:56 AM
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Togo: Opponents Slam Togo's New Constitution As Ploy for Gnassingbé to Stay in Power
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April 1, 2024, 3:11 PM
[RFI] Togo's presidency has asked the parliament for a "second reading" of a controversial constitutional reform approved last week following public outcry over what opponents say is a ploy by President Faure Gnassingbé to hold onto power and extend his nearly two-decade-long rule.
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Liberia: Weah's Party Complains Boakai Administration
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April 1, 2024, 2:56 PM
[New Dawn] The former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change is not happy with the Boakai administration and writes the Speaker, the United States Embassy and other foreign missions near Monrovia, citing alleged violations.
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West Africa: U.S. Withdrawal From Niger Signals a Shift in Western Influence in the Sahel
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April 1, 2024, 1:04 PM
[FPRI] Bottom Line
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Namibia: When Colonial Germany Committed Genocide in Namibia
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April 1, 2024, 1:03 PM
[DW] Between 1904 and 1908, Germany's colonial forces reacted to a rebellion by Ovaherero and Nama people in Namibia with brutal violence and prison camps. The trauma and political repercussion remain unresolved.
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Nigeria: Inspired By Senegalese Election, Atiku Rallies Opposition to Form Coalition
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April 1, 2024, 10:22 AM
[This Day] Motivated by the outcome of the recent presidential election in Senegal, which produced 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye as president of that country, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has called on opposition political parties in Nigeria to learn from the exercise and form a coalition ahead of the 2027 general election.
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Rwanda: HIV Stigma - the Ordeal of Losing Opportunities
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April 1, 2024, 8:21 AM
[New Times] Kunda (not real name), a young woman living with HIV, had a job opportunity outside of Rwanda. However, her HIV-positive status worked against her in the process, causing her to miss out on the job.
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South Africa: McJunior Wins Big Brother Mzansi Season 4
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April 1, 2024, 6:21 AM
[Big Brother Mzansi] This season Biggie rounded up 23 lively characters under one roof to give us the wildest season yet, and McJunior walks out as the season's champ.
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Nigeria: Highlights from CCA Trade and Investment Mission to Nigeria
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March 29, 2024, 3:49 PM
[CCA] It was an honor to lead the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) Trade and Investment mission to Nigeria, visiting Abuja, the nation's capital, and Lagos, the commercial center, from February 21-26. CCA is a business association focused solely on promoting U.S - Africa business, trade, investments and partnerships.
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Liberia: 'Liberia Increased Rice Production By 53 Percent in 2023'
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April 1, 2024, 2:47 PM
[Liberian Observer] Liberia's agriculture minister, Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah said the country was able to increase rice production last year by 53 percent.
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Nigeria: Trending - Nigerian Man Swims Almost Three Hours Non-Stop Across Third Mainland Bridge
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April 1, 2024, 1:01 PM
[Premium Times] He is the first-ever Nigerian to attain such a feat.
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Liberia: Boakai's Assets Recovery Taskforce Faces First Test
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April 1, 2024, 9:54 AM
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Boakai's Assets Recovery Taskforce, established to legally engage past government officials who reportedly acquired or converted public resources to private use, will have its first-ever appearance at the Supreme Court on Monday, April 1.
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Liberia: Boakai Not Interested in Title, But the Work
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April 1, 2024, 9:53 AM
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has said he did not come to the presidency for the colorful trappings, the prestige, or the mere title. He stressed that he is here with the commitment and conviction to build a good country that will serve the Liberian people.
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Nigeria: Treasury Looting and Questions Over Tinubu's Anti-Graft Drive
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April 1, 2024, 9:32 AM
[Premium Times] Mr President, a clear-headed anti-corruption drive would not have condoned the mess in Nigerian Customs that led the EFCC to detain seven of its officials after N12 billion suspected bribe was traced to them.
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Africa: El Niño Disasters - Govts Know What's Coming, but Are Unprepared - What Must Change
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April 1, 2024, 9:22 AM
[The Conversation Africa] Drought disasters in southern Africa are mainly attributed to a lack of preparedness, inadequate response and mitigation and poor risk reduction measures. With little to no preparation for drought disasters, such as the failure of the staple maize crop, the only option after the disaster hits is delayed relief action.
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Africa: Africa's PhDs - Study Shows How to Develop Strong Graduates Who Want to Make a Difference
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April 1, 2024, 9:22 AM
[The Conversation Africa] The challenge for universities is to produce graduates who can work with others to produce knowledge and research that can change institutions and societies for the better.
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South Africa: South Africa's Laws Aren't Geared to Protecting Against Climate Change - Judges Are Trying to Fill the Gap
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April 1, 2024, 9:22 AM
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa has plenty of environmental laws but none that specifically oblige government officials to consider the risks and impacts of climate change when they approve new developments. In their research, environmental law experts Clive Vinti and Melanie Jean Murcott set out how judges are dealing with this gap in the law.
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Africa: YouScribe Launches in Ghana in Partnership with Digital Virgo and MTN and Strengthens its Presence in English-Speaking Africa
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March 28, 2024, 3:03 PM
[35Nord] YouScribe, the largest digital reading library on the African continent with over one million subscribers, announces the launch of its services in Ghana in partnership with mobile payment expert Digital Virgo and MTN. This marks a significant turning point in the company's development, as it strengthens its presence in the English-speaking African market, underlining its commitment to making culture accessible in all regions of the continent.
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Nigeria: Fuji Music in Nigeria - New Documentary Shines Light On a Popular African Culture
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April 1, 2024, 9:22 AM
[The Conversation Africa] Nigerian singer Síkírù Àyìndé Barrister (1948-2010) pioneered fújì, a Yorùbá genre of popular dance music. In February 2024, historian Saheed Aderinto's documentary on the musician's life and times premiered. The Conversation Africa's Wale Fatade asked Aderinto about the film and the music it brings to our attention.
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Tunisia: Beja Sugar Factory Producing Half of Tunisia's Daily Sugar Needs for Two Weeks Now (CEO)
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April 1, 2024, 3:22 PM
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Beja/Tunisia -- The Beja sugar factory has been operating for two weeks at a production rate of 500 tonnes per day, which represents half of Tunisia's sugar needs, estimated at 1,000 tonnes per day, the company's CEO Mohamed Bahri Gabsi told TAP on Monday.
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Tunisia: Draft State Budget 2025 - Government Will Continue to Control Wage Bill and Rationalise Subsidies
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April 1, 2024, 3:21 PM
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- The draft state budget for 2025 is based on continuing to control the wage bill, achieving the objectives of the subsidy system, planning strategic development projects and defining investment spending, according to the Prime Ministry.
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Uganda: Uganda's Airforce Deputy Chief Stephen Kigundu Dead
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April 1, 2024, 3:16 PM
[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe -- Brigadier General Stephen Kigundu, the Deputy Commandant of the Air Defense Forces is dead. The Defense Spokesperson, Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye announced Kigundu's demise in a brief statement issued on Sunday evening.
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Uganda: Museveni - RDCs, LCs Should Be At the Frontline Against Corruption
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April 1, 2024, 3:14 PM
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- President Yoweri Museveni has said the corrupt are parasites that delay and undermine the country's transformation efforts, and has hailed religious leaders for speaking out against the vice.
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Ethiopia: Local Officials Refute Al-Shabab Operating in Oromia's Bale Zone, Posing Security Threats
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April 1, 2024, 3:12 PM
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Local officials have denied a report that al-Shabaab is operating in the Bale zone of the Oromia region, and that it killed several zonal police officers and militiamen.
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Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Bids Farewell to the Chinese Ambassador
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April 1, 2024, 3:10 PM
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of Somalia, bids farewell to Ambassador Fei Shengchao, praising his contributions to China-Somali historic relations.
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Ethiopia: USAID Launches New Empowered Communities Program to Help Ethiopians Take Charge of Their Health
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April 1, 2024, 3:09 PM
[U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa] The United States launched a new program that will engage Ethiopian communities in health-related decision-making, to improve knowledge and understanding of their rights, available services, and fee structures, so that they can manage their own health. The $35 million dollar project is designed to ensure that all community members, including the most marginalized, have access to Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent services by enhancing services in pr...
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Africa: Akere Muna Appointed Goodwill Ambassador of the African Legal Support Facility
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March 28, 2024, 9:11 AM
[InfoWire] With the choice of Akere Muna as Goodwill Ambassador, a new era begins for the ALSF. This marks a new chapter in its commitment to build sustainable legal capacity on the African continent.
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Ethiopia: U.S. Embassy Hosts Interfaith Iftar to Promote Peace and Unity
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April 1, 2024, 3:08 PM
[U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa] Religious leaders from the wide range of Ethiopian faith groups play a crucial role in promoting peace, unity, and harmony. On March 26, U.S. Ambassador Ervin Massinga hosted an interfaith iftar dinner at his residence to bring together faith leaders from Ethiopia's different religious groups to celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Liberia: National Election Commission Prepared for By-Elections in Nimba and Grand Gedeh Counties
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April 1, 2024, 3:07 PM
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta -- Madam Davidetta Brown Lansanah, the head of the National Election Commission (NEC), has announced that they are ready to conduct peaceful by-elections in Nimba and Grand Gedeh Counties.
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Liberia: Mudslide Death Toll Reaches 11 As Survivors Left Without Financial Assistance, Struggle to Cater to Mediation and Needs
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April 1, 2024, 2:58 PM
[FrontPageAfrica] Chio Town -- Aaron Harris, an injured person from the Chio Town mudslide who was being treated at the John F. Kennedy Hospital in Monrovia, was confirmed dead on Sunday morning by authorities. This brings the number of casualties to 11. Apart from the initial ten individuals who were discovered and confirmed dead by authorities following Monday night's mudslide at an abandoned mine in Chio Town, there were approximately seven critically wounded, including Harris, who were taken...
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Liberia: CBL's Second Thought Is Welcoming
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April 1, 2024, 2:57 PM
[New Dawn] Following our editorial of Friday, March 28, 2024, captioned "CBL brought the panic on Liberians," the NEW DAWN has gathered reliably that authorities of the Central Bank of Liberia are reconsidering the March 31, 2024, deadline previously set for the withdrawal of old bank notes (legacy currency) and coins from circulation, and are now seeking approval from President Boakai for a 45-days' extension of the exercise across the country.
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Namibia: Neka Elects New Leadership
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April 1, 2024, 2:48 PM
[Namibian] Following an intense elective congress over the weekend at Otjiwarongo, the Namibia Exile Kids Association (Neka) has elected new leadership in defiance of Swapo's advice to halt the election amid allegations of infighting among candidates.
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South Africa: Thohoyandou Police Launch Manhunt for Husband Following Fatal Shooting of Wife
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April 1, 2024, 1:02 PM
[SAPS] POLOKWANE -- Thohoyandou Police have launched a massive manhunt following the tragic murder of a 45-year-old woman by her husband during a church service sermon at Makonde Shadani village on Saturday, 30 March 2024, at about 18:00.
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