Malawi: Global Deployment of Rapid Diagnostic Tests to Boost Fight Against Cholera
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April 5, 2024, 1:04 PM
[GAVI] Geneva/New York -- More than 1.2 million cholera rapid diagnostic tests will be shipped to 14 countries in largest-ever global deployment, with the first shipment landing today in Malawi. This first official deployment of tests through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, will improve timely detection and monitoring of outbreaks, effectiveness of vaccination campaigns in response to current outbreaks, and targeting of future preventive vaccination efforts. The global cholera rapid diagnostic test ...
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Rwanda: Macron Says France and Allies 'Could Have Stopped' the Rwandan Genocide
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April 5, 2024, 11:58 AM
[RFI] President Emmanuel Macron believes France and its Western and African allies "could have stopped" Rwanda's 1994 genocide, but lacked the will to halt the slaughter of an estimated 800,000 people, mostly ethnic Tutsis, the presidency has said.
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Togo: Togo's Opposition Urges Mass Protests Over Delayed Elections
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April 5, 2024, 11:57 AM
[RFI] Togo's opposition has called for a three-day mass protest against the delay of this month's parliamentary elections - due in two weeks - which the government said would allow for a second reading of a contested constitutional reform.
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Ethiopia: Football Rescued Me From Genocide - Now I Promote Peace With It
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April 5, 2024, 7:34 AM
[Africa Renewal] In 1994, at the onset of the genocide against the Tutsi, Eric Murangwa Eugene, then at the peak of his football career, found his teammates rallying to shield him from the militia as they hunted down 'enemies' house by house. In an interview with Africa Renewal's Zipporah Musau, he shares his survival journey and discusses his foundation's efforts to sensitize people about the impacts of the genocide. Here are excerpts from that interview:
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Central Africa: Rwanda Marks 30 Years Since 1994 Genocide of Tutsis
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April 5, 2024, 5:14 PM
[DW] April 7 marks 30 years since the start of a genocide that would see nearly 1 million Tutsis and moderate Hutus murdered in Rwanda. Scars on survivors' bodies remind Rwandans of the killings. A deep trauma also remains.
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Africa: In Africa, We Finally Have Momentum Against TB. Let's Not Squander It
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April 5, 2024, 3:46 PM
[Burness Communications] It is interesting to see, from my vantage point in South Africa, the reaction to the slight rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases in the U.S. Overall, TB in the U.S. has declined steadily since the early 1950s. But in the past few years, TB incidence has started to slowly increase. While the percentages seem steep, the overall increase is less than 1,300 new cases .
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Malawi: Atupele Muluzi Raises Red Flag Over Bon Kalindo Arrests, Re-Arrests
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April 5, 2024, 1:10 PM
[Nyasa Times] United Democratic Front (UDF) aspiring candidate Atupele Muluzi has raised a red flag to international human rights activists over arrests and re-arrests of comedian turned rights activist Bon Kalindo.
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Nigeria: Nigerian Army Contradicts Self On Recovery of Weapons From Murdered 17 Soldiers
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April 5, 2024, 11:59 AM
[Premium Times] Two army officials spoke separately on Wednesday concerning the murder of the 17 soldiers in the state.
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South Africa: Waterfall City Attracts U.S. Corporate Giants to the Heart of Africa's Fastest Growing Metropolitan Region
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March 26, 2024, 9:12 AM
[ACSUS] Waterfall City, nestled in the heart of South Africa, has emerged as the continent's fastest-growing mixed-use lifestyle precinct, drawing global attention as a premier destination for corporations seeking modern and strategically located spaces for their African operations. Waterfall City stands as a testament to innovative urban development, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure, sustainability commitments, and a vibrant ecosystem that beckons industry leaders from around the world.
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Ghana: Ghana Welcomes Largest U.S Peace Corps Cohort Since Covid-19
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April 5, 2024, 10:59 AM
[Ghanaian Times] The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Virginia Palmer, on Thursday sworn-in 20 new Peace Corps Volunteers to support agriculture and quality health delivery in Ghana.
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Liberia: Push of War Crimes Court Shouldn't Be Provocative
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April 5, 2024, 10:39 AM
[New Dawn] Bong County District#2 Representative James Kolleh says the current push for the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia is brewing provocation. Thus, he urges his colleagues to desist from using the court's coming as a means of provocation.
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Liberia: Withdrawal of Presidential Nominees Raises Concern
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April 5, 2024, 10:36 AM
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Cllr. Bobby Livingstone, a renowned lawyer and a former prosecutor for the Liberian government was poised to sit his confirmation hearing for his nomination as Deputy Information Minister for Public Affairs, alas, he was slapped with the sudden withdrawal of his nomination by the President with no stated reason.
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Kenya: Kenya's Weekly Coffee Sales Reach $10 Million
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April 5, 2024, 7:35 AM
[Business Day Africa] Kenya's Coffee prices surged by three percent in the latest auction, driven by concerns of a global shortage exacerbated by heavy rains disrupting Brazilian crop yields. This spike propelled farmers' overall earnings for the week to $10 million.
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Botswana: Botswana Leads Calls On G7 Countries to Review Diamond Tracking Initiative
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April 5, 2024, 5:09 PM
[VOA] Gaborone, Botswana -- Africa's leading diamond producer, Botswana, has written to the Group of Seven leading industrial countries seeking to reverse an initiative requiring all producers to send gems to Belgium for certification. This follows G7 move to prevent the import of diamonds mined in Russia.
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South Africa: Government Accelerates Programme to Connect Citizens to Internet
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April 5, 2024, 1:05 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] Government intends to connect 1.5 million households in rural and township areas by the end of the year to the internet, enabled by Wi-Fi hotspots.
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Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Appoints New CEO for GNPC
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April 5, 2024, 1:01 PM
[GhanaToday] Joseph Abuabu Dadzie has been appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).
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Liberia: House Lifts Moratoriurn On Exportation of Unprocessed Rubber
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April 5, 2024, 12:54 PM
[New Republic] The Honorable House of Representatives- HOR, has unanimously voted to lift the moratorium on the exportation of unprocessed rubber.
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Africa: What Works for African Youth Employment: A New Multi-Country Study in Partnership with PEP
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April 2, 2024, 4:10 PM
[Mastercard Foundation] The Mastercard Foundation has partnered with Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) to explore what works for African youth employment. The partnership is conducting a multi-country study that aims to synthesize existing youth employment and related social development policies in 10 African countries; Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Niger, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and South Africa.
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Kenya: Prevalence of Hate Speech, Incitement Threat to Global Peace - Rwanda
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April 5, 2024, 12:48 PM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rwanda's High Commissioner to Kenya Martin Ngoga has expressed concern over what he describes as worrying trends of hate speech and incitement to violence across the globe amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
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Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Recommends Mining Model to Miners
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April 5, 2024, 12:01 PM
[Premium Times] Mr Alake, in his response, pledged the support of the Federal Government for SROL, particularly because it promotes local content and positively impacts the host community with developmental projects.
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Ghana: Embrace Measures to Avoid Budget Overruns
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April 5, 2024, 10:56 AM
[Ghanaian Times] Budgets overruns constitute one huge public financial management problem in Ghana.
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Ghana: Stop Escorting Associates Through Security Checks At Airport - Interior Minister Cautions Immigration Officials
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April 5, 2024, 10:54 AM
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister-designate for The Interior, Henry Quartey, has cautioned immigration personnel against the practice of escorting their families and associates through security check points at the Kotoka International Airport.
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Tanzania: Tanzania to Throw Weight Behind Natural Gas Use
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April 5, 2024, 10:52 AM
[Daily News] DODOMA -- THE government has assured the public that it is taking affirmative action to ensure the country's natural gas benefits Tanzanians and contributes significantly to the nation's economic growth.
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Tanzania: Tanzania Commits to Reviving Dormant Industries
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April 5, 2024, 10:51 AM
[Daily News] THE government has expressed its determination to revive all dormant industries available in all regions across the country.
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Tanzania: Tanzania Procures 12 Fire Engines
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April 5, 2024, 10:49 AM
[Daily News] THE government has said it will continue modernising the Fire and Rescue Force by purchasing state-of-the-art equipment, including fire engines.
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Liberia: Rights Activist Wants U.S.$10 Million Allocated to Youth Development and Tvet
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April 5, 2024, 10:48 AM
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Jeremiah Swen, the founder of the Alliance for Transitional Justice - Liberia, has strongly criticized the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for its meager budget allocation to youth development, vocational education, and sports, among other critical areas.
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Africa: Youth Think Tank: What Makes Young Women Successful in STEM Careers?
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April 5, 2024, 7:33 AM
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Liberia: Coalition for Justice in Liberia Commends President Joseph Boakai for Establishing War and Economic Crimes Court
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April 5, 2024, 10:44 AM
[FrontPageAfrica] Washington -- The Coalition for Justice in Liberia (CJL) has commended Liberian President Joseph Boakai's decision to establish a war and economic crimes court in Liberia. President's Boakai's declaration comes after years of advocacy by the CJL and other human rights organizations.
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Liberia: Lead Holds National Dialogue to Address Critical Issues Surrounding Liberia's Economic Progress and Governance
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April 5, 2024, 10:37 AM
[FrontPageAfrica] Monroiva -- U.S Chargé d 'Affaires Catherine Rodriguez, on Thursday, urged the Liberian government to demonstrate a culture of accountability if it is serious about increasing revenue and supporting its development efforts.
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Kenya: DCI Agents Arrest Suspect Behind Fake Tantalum Minerals Consignment
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April 5, 2024, 10:34 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives in Nairobi have apprehended a prime suspect implicated in a Sh 151 million Tantalum mineral export scam to China.
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Nigeria: Niger-Delta Group Commends Tinubu's Appointment of Otuaro As Amnesty Boss
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April 5, 2024, 10:32 AM
[Vanguard] The Niger-Delta Environmental Justice Coalition has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of renowned Nigerian scholar and activist, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.
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Zimbabwe: Zim Holds 2,5t Gold, U.S.$300m Cash Reserves
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April 5, 2024, 10:31 AM
[The Herald] Rumbidzayi Zinyuke
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Zimbabwe: Speaker Laments Lost Opportunity At Ipu . As Delegates Leave With No Consensus On Gaza Ceasefire
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April 5, 2024, 10:30 AM
[The Herald] Delegates to the 148th Interparliamentary Union Assembly and related meetings that took place in Geneva, Switzerland, recently ended their meetings with several accomplishments but no agreement on an emergency item proposed by South Africa, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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