Tanzania: Meet Zuhura Ahmed, A Young Leader in Climate Action
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April 8, 2024, 1:57 PM
[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- The fight against climate change is seeing women emerge as powerful leaders around the globe, and Tanzania is no different. At the WomenLift Health conference in Dar es Salaam, Zuhura Ahmad, Program Head at the Women in Recycling Foundation in Tanzania, proudly took center stage to contribute to this crucial movement.
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Mozambique: More than 90 Killed As Overcrowded Boat Sinks
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April 8, 2024, 1:07 PM
[DW] A makeshift ferry with nearly 130 people on board sank off the northern coast of Mozambique. Authorities said some passengers were attending a fair, while others were trying to escape a deadly cholera outbreak.
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Rwanda: Macron Acknowledges France's 'Failure to Heed Warnings' of Looming Massacres in Rwanda
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April 8, 2024, 4:07 PM
[RFI] As Rwandans began to commemorate the painful memories of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, on Sunday French President Emmanuel Macron released a video message from France.
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Ghana: Crunch Meeting Over Energy Crisis
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April 8, 2024, 2:41 PM
[Ghanaian Times] Players in the energy sector value chain on Saturday held a crunch meeting to discuss the erratic power supply in the country.
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Zimbabwe: ZiG Notes, Coins to Start Circulating On April 30 - RBZ Governor
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April 8, 2024, 2:39 PM
[New Zimbabwe] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has said the newly introduced currency Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins will begin circulating on April 30.
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Chad: Kidnappings in Chad Could Spark Regional Security Crisis
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April 8, 2024, 2:37 PM
[Premium Times] The Chad-Cameroon-CAR border area is a powder keg of crime that needs swift action from all three governments.
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Sudan: Sudanese Despair As War Nears One-Year Anniversary
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April 8, 2024, 12:12 PM
[DW] Sudanese civilians been suffering the consequenses of a one-year bloody conflict between the Sudanese army and the country's main paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces with no end in sight.
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South Africa: Fire Destroys Several Cape Town Houses, Wild SA Weather Brings Damage and Road Closures
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April 8, 2024, 7:55 AM
[Daily Maverick] As stormy weather hit many parts of the country on Sunday, several properties were destroyed in a fire fanned by gale-force winds in Glencairn, Cape Town, while storms caused significant damage in other areas.
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Morocco: OCP and Fortescue to Partner to Develop Green Energy, Hydrogen and Ammonia in Morocco
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April 8, 2024, 6:17 PM
[OCP] Today, OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and phosphate-based fertilizers, and Fortescue Energy, part of global green energy, metals and technology company Fortescue Ltd (Fortescue), announced a landmark Joint Venture (JV) in Morocco.
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South Africa: Children Have to Use an Open Field As a Toilet At Mthatha Primary School
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April 8, 2024, 7:54 AM
[GroundUp] Zwelinzima Primary has 200 learners and 13 staff but no toilets
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Rwanda: Genocide Survivor Nduwamungu Reflects On Overcoming 'Urge to Avenge Family'
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April 8, 2024, 7:54 AM
[New Times] Many people may not remember events when they were six years old, but experts suggest that adults can typically recall memories from around 3-4 years old. This applies more when the events were either very thrilling or extremely painful and traumatic--two extremes.
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Mali: In Mali, a Teenage Activist Advocates Against Child Marriage
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April 8, 2024, 7:53 AM
[Spotlight Initiative] Koulikoro -- With a determined step, Aminata Fofana walks into the courtyard and sits down on a chair. The teenager unlocks her phone with a swipe of the screen and starts a conversation with her new friends from the adolescent girls' group. This small community allows young girls who were married off early to share their experiences and support each other.
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Nigeria: I'm Not Leaving Labour Party, Says Peter Obi
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April 8, 2024, 7:50 AM
[Vanguard] The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has reacted to media reports that following his alleged unhappiness with the leadership crisis, he may defect ahead of the 2027 election.
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Nigeria: Ramadan - 9 Die, 30 Injured At Sharing of Sallah Packages
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April 8, 2024, 7:50 AM
[Vanguard] ...PDP condoles families, calls for probe
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Zimbabwe: One Killed, Six Injured After Harare Building Collapses
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April 8, 2024, 7:47 AM
[New Zimbabwe] POLICE have confirmed the death of one person after a city building collapsed under the weight of a hailstorm, leaving six others hospitalized.
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Zimbabwe: Widow Relives Horror of Losing Husband, Pregnant Daughter (14) Under Cultist Madzibaba Ishmael's Spell
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April 8, 2024, 7:47 AM
[New Zimbabwe] IN a gut-wrenching tale, a widow Nauma Zvarava has come out in the open to share the tragedy she encountered losing her husband and a pregnant minor daughter at the hands of cult leader, Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa of Johanne Masowe eChishanu Nyenyedzi apostolic church.
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Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Cuts Policy Rate From 130 to 20%, Bets on New Gold Currency
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April 8, 2024, 7:44 AM
[263Chat] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has cut the policy rate to 20 percent from 130 percent previously as it bets on measures to stabilize the newly introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency.
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Africa: Emerging Technologies in Edtech: The Role of Big Data in Advancing Education
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April 2, 2024, 4:10 PM
[Mastercard Foundation] Big data--two words that define the vast amount of information available online as the internet becomes widely available. Since 2020, educational organizations, policymakers, and other players in this space have had access to more data than ever before.
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Kenya: Kenya's Sugar Pricing Committee Cuts Cane Prices By 14 Percent
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April 8, 2024, 7:41 AM
[Business Day Africa] Kenya's Sugar Pricing Committee has implemented a 14 percent reduction in the price of sugarcane, responding to a concurrent decrease in the cost of the commodity on the retail market.
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Ethiopia: 30 Years On, Genocide Survivors Embark On a Journey to Build a Resilient Future
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April 8, 2024, 7:40 AM
[IPS] Kigali -- A minute of silence was observed on April 7 across Rwanda as the country held a memorial ceremony to mourn more than one million people, overwhelmingly Tutsis, who were systematically killed in the 100 days of atrocities between April and July 1994.
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South Africa: Fierce Winds Send Khayelitsha Shacks Flying
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April 8, 2024, 2:40 PM
[GroundUp] Chemical toilets toppled, roofs blown off
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Need Restoration of Confidence in Economy, Not a New Currency - Rights Group
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April 8, 2024, 2:39 PM
[New Zimbabwe] RIGHTS group ActionAid has slammed the recent launch of the new structured currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) saying the nation needs restoration of confidence in the economy, not a new currency.
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South Africa: Weather Service Warns of Cold Temperatures
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April 8, 2024, 2:39 PM
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of cold temperatures, widespread rainfall, and possible flooding over parts of South Africa.
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Sudan: In Sudan, the Needs Are Growing By the Day, but the Response Is Deeply Inadequate
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April 8, 2024, 2:36 PM
[MSF] The following statement from Dr Christos Christou, International President, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), outlines the dire situation for people caught up in the war in Sudan ahead of the first anniversary of the start of the conflict.
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Rwanda: Rwanda Reflects On 30 Years Since the 1994 Genocide - Observing a Solemn Week of Mourning
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April 8, 2024, 10:22 AM
[Nile Post] Rwanda's President, Paul Kagame, has emphasised that Rwanda's tragedy serves as a warning, highlighting the potential consequences of division and extremism if left unaddressed.
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Liberia: National Bar Association Backs War Crimes Court Establishment
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April 8, 2024, 10:09 AM
[Liberian Observer] Members of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) have reaffirmed to campaign vigorously for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for justice for victims of serious abuses committed during the 14-year civil war.
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Africa: Harnessing Diaspora Engagement for Africa's Future: Insights from the 2024 African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS24)
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April 8, 2024, 12:36 PM
[African Diaspora Network] African Diaspora Network (ADN) convenes the 9th annual African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS24) in Silicon Valley. President Biden's Africa Diaspora Advisory Council proclaims partnerships and resource mobilization to bolster climate resilience in Africa. USAID formalizes diaspora engagement to drive economic growth, as Prosper Africa partners with ADN to target investments in African innovation. Nigeria Philanthropy Office (NPO) hosts a private networking eve...
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Nigeria: Nigerian Military Confirms Ambush, Says Officer, Six Terrorists Killed
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April 8, 2024, 7:52 AM
[Premium Times] The spokesperson said the lieutenant died in the ambush while four other personnel, who sustained injuries in action, were receiving treatment.
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South Africa: Sexual Harassment in the Courts Is an Open Secret
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April 8, 2024, 7:49 AM
[GroundUp] But the Chief Justice has still not taken steps to deal with it
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South Africa: Beneficiaries Struggling With Grants Since Sassa Closed Macassar Office
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April 8, 2024, 7:48 AM
[GroundUp] "People are poor and cannot afford to travel far for services that should be here," says resident
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Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa's Appointment of New RBZ Boss Illegal, Invalid - - Lawyers Demand Immediate Reversal
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April 8, 2024, 7:45 AM
[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent appointment of John Mushayavanhu as Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor has been challenged, with lawyers declaring it illegal and demanding that it be reversed immediately.
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Kenya: 7 Budget Friendly Fun Adventures to Do in Nairobi
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April 8, 2024, 7:44 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi is vibrant city that offers a myriad of opportunities for memorable experiences. There's always something to do, something to see and something to explore. In this feature, we set out on a journey to unveil some of the city's most exciting and budget-friendly gems, transforming Nairobi into a playground for the thrifty adventurer.
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Kenya: KQ to Change Airbus Lease From Wet to Damp, With Training of Crew
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April 8, 2024, 7:41 AM
[Business Day Africa] Kenya Airways (KQ) has commenced training sessions for its cabin crew, aiming to replace the current staff provided under the Airbus wet lease agreement.
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