Rwanda: Kwibuka 30 - Former U.S. President Clinton Arrives in Rwanda for 30th Anniversary of 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
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April 6, 2024, 8:18 PM
[New Times] Former US President Bill Clinton arrived in Kigali late Saturday, April 6, where he joined other leaders including South Sudan President Salva Kiir, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, Czech Republic President Petr Pavel, President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, for the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi starting on Sunday, April 7.
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South Africa: Kwibuka 30 - South Africa President Ramaphosa in Rwanda for 30th Anniversary of 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
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April 6, 2024, 8:12 PM
[New Times] President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Saturday, April 6, arrived in Kigali where he joined other leaders including South Sudan President Salva Kiir, Czech Republic President Petr Pavel, President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, for the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi starting on Sunday, April 7.
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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: 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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Benin: Empire Groupe Presents the Second Edition of the Festival International des Arts du Bénin (FInAB) to be Held From 23 to 28 April 2024
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April 5, 2024, 3:01 PM
[InfoWire] After a successful first edition, Cotonou will be hosting the second edition of the Benin International Arts Festival (FInAB) from 23 to 28 April 2024 at the Palais des Congrès.
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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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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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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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Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Declares Drug Abuse 'National Emergency'
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April 5, 2024, 9:07 AM
[DW] Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio has vowed to combat the polydrug kush, saying that drug abuse in the West African nation is a "national emergency."
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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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Sudan: South Darfur Sakali Camp Residents 'Left to Suffer Alone'
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April 5, 2024, 7:29 AM
[Dabanga] Sakali Camp / Kalma Camp -- Displaced residents at Sakali camp in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, are urgently appealing to the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) and aid organisations to expedite assistance to alleviate their dire conditions marked by hunger and disease.
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West Africa: National Public Health Institutes - Route to Accelerating Health Security in the Ecowas Region
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April 5, 2024, 7:28 AM
[Nigeria Health Watch] If there were any doubts of what may happen when countries don't take prioritise epidemic preparedness, the covid-19 pandemic is still a fresh reminder. Its economic cost is estimated to be as high as $114 trillion. However, it is not just about money. Other long-term consequences may not be apparent at first, such as morbidity, mental health, economic losses and increased poverty rates.
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Africa: Ghana Ranks 1st in West Africa, 5th in Africa On World Economics Governance Index
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April 5, 2024, 7:19 AM
[GhanaToday] Ghana has been ranked the 1st West African country by the World Economics Research based in London, the United Kingdom. Ghana gained 61.7 points on the World Economics Governance Index.
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Somalia: Puntland Govt Reacts to Somalia's Closure of Consulate
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April 5, 2024, 7:18 AM
[VOA] Washington -- Somalia said it expelled Ethiopia's ambassador in Mogadishu and ordered the closure of two consulates -- one each in the semi-autonomous Puntland region and the breakaway Somaliland region -- in a dispute over a port deal.
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Mozambique: Nine Blinded Due to Self-Medication for Conjunctivitis
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April 5, 2024, 7:01 AM
[AIM] Maputo -- The health authorities at Nampula Central Hospital (HCN), in northern Mozambique, have been forced to remove the eyes of nine patients due to complications caused by self-medication for hemorrhagic conjunctivitis.
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Mozambique: Torrential Rain and Floods Forecast for Southern Mozambique Tonight
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April 5, 2024, 7:00 AM
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's National Meteorology Institute (INAM) is forecasting torrential rain and floods for Friday in southern Mozambique.
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Mozambique: Election Observers Intimidated and Threatened
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April 5, 2024, 6:58 AM
[AIM] Maputo -- Reports from four northern Mozambican districts indicate that local directors of the Electoral Administration Technical Secretariat (STAE) are attempting to prevent independent observation of the current voter registration.
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Uganda: Govt Imposes Hefty Fine for Vandalism On Entebbe Expressway
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April 5, 2024, 6:56 AM
[Nile Post] In a bid to combat road vandalism and ensure the preservation of taxpayer funds, the government has implemented a significant penalty for offenders damaging the Entebbe Expressway.
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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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South Africa: Joburgers Remain the Nation's Biggest Spenders
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April 5, 2024, 6:51 AM
[Daily Maverick] Joburgers, Capetonians, and Durbanites are splurging at varying rates, with Cape Town leading the charge in increased spending on groceries, dining out, and travel.
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South Africa: Harmony, Unions Strike Gold With Historic Five-Year Wage Pact
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April 5, 2024, 6:46 AM
[Daily Maverick] Harmony Gold signed a historic inflation-linked five-year wage agreement with five unions on Thursday, the day after the precious metal's price hit a record high. The deal should maintain harmony in Harmony's shafts and is a welcome development after a wave of wildcat, underground sit-ins late last year signalled rising labour tensions.
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Senegal: Senegal's New Leader Announces Audit of Oil, Gas and Mining Sectors
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April 4, 2024, 3:33 PM
[RFI] In his first speech to the nation since his election as president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye said one of his first policy moves would be to audit the country's oil, gas and mining sectors to root out corruption.
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Africa: HRW Calls for UN, AU to Suspend Ethiopian Troops From Peacekeeping Missions
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April 4, 2024, 10:45 AM
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling upon the United Nations and the African Union to contemplate the suspension of fresh deployments of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) into international peacekeeping operations.
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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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