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Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone National Day

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On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate 63 years of independence.

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Namibia: All Protocolobserved Se Moer!

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Let's face it, Namibians and official events have a complicated relationship.

Togo: Togo National Day

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On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer congratulations to the people of Togo as you celebrate the 64th anniversary of your nation's independence. The partnership between the United States and Togo remains firmly rooted in…

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Uganda: China Helps Uganda Fight Malaria As Global Funding Shrinks

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Kampala, Uganda -- For Milly Nakazzi, an assistant nursing officer at Uganda's Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, the fact that at least six of every 10 patients she treats have malaria is business as usual.

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South Africa: Three Decades of Freedom - Too Many Flaws in SA's Education System

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In June 1976, thousands of black school children took to the streets in Soweto over the use of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction at majority black schools. More than 100 pupils died and approximately 700 were injured that day, and…

South Africa: As SA Marks 30 Years of Democracy, It Must Prioritise Safety of Its Children - Its Greatest Resource, Unicef Urges

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The United Nations Children's Fund South Africa has called for the country's children to be put at the centre of the developmental agenda.

Botswana: Basotho Reject Government Restrictions On Information, Support Media's Watchdog Role

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Most citizens favour public access to government budgets and contracts.

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Ethiopia: The Tiktok Effect

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The pros, cons and promise of Ethiopia's TikTok revolution

Kenya: Public Prosecutor Summons Ex-Navy Officers for Rehearing of Desertion Case

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Nairobi -- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has issued a notice to former Kenya Navy Officers convicted by a Court Martial for Desertion of Duty, urging them to submit themselves to the High Court in Mombasa for the…

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South Africa: Never Has a Wise Vote Been More Important to the Future of South Africa

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After thirty years of democracy, the heroes of freedom have been replaced by the hyenas of stealing

Sudan: Civilians Trapped in El Fasher, As UN Warns of Imminent Attack

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Escalating violence in Sudan's North Darfur state has left dozens dead and people trapped in El Fasher city which is home to around 800,000 people, many displaced due to fighting.

Kenya: 'Stop Risking Your Lives By Driving During Flooding'

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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.

Kenya: Households in Flood-Prone Areas Urged to Vacate

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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.

Uganda: Uganda Considers Bailout for Struggling Vaccine Factory

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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.

Uganda: Uganda's 1.1 Trillion Shilling Supplementary Budget Raises Eyebrows

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The Ugandan government's latest supplementary budget request of 1.1 trillion shillings (approximately $318 million) has sparked controversy among Members of Parliament (MPs) who question both the timing and the allocation of funds. With…

Uganda: A Looming Crisis - Kalungu District Grapples With Drug Shortages

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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…

Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Governor Asks MPs to Market ZiG in Communities

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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).

Nigeria: Why I Chose to Be an MMA Fighter - Blessing Onyeali

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Blessing Onyeali isn't your typical Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter.

Togo: Togo's Battle for Democracy Amid Constitutional Controversy

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Amid tensions and accusations of a constitutional coup, Togo heads to the polls next week. The African nation stands at a crossroads of democracy and dissent.

Uganda: Broken Promises and Barren Fields - Serere Farmers Vent Frustration

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Discontent simmers among farmers in Uganda's Serere region. Their primary targets? The underperformance of the NASA Research Institute (NASA RI) and a long-defunct soil testing machine.

Ethiopia: Following Cholera Outbreak in Bati District, Amhara Health Authorities Take Action to Contain the Spread of the Disease

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Addis Abeba -- Amid reports of a cholera outbreak in the Bati district within the Oromia special zone of the Amhara region, health authorities are swiftly responding to contain the spread of the disease.

Africa: AU Chair Expresses Alarm At Deteriorating Security and Humanitarian Situation in North Darfur

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The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, is monitoring with deep concern the reports of alarming deterioration in the humanitarian and security situation in El Fasher, North Darfur.

Somalia: American Official Confirms to Shabelle TV That the US Stopped Food Rations to Danab Forces

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Mogadishu, Somalia -- The US has suspended the food rations provided to the Danab forces in Somalia due to the diversion of these rations and fuel intended for them, a senior US Embassy official confirmed to Shabelle TV.

Zimbabwe: 15 Killed in Road Accident Along Masvingo-Harare Highway

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A FATAL road traffic accident has claimed the lives of 15 people along the Harare-Masvingo road.

Ethiopia: Over 4 Million Children Out of School in Amhara Region - UN

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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…

South Africa: South African Freedom Day

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On behalf of the people of the United States, congratulations to all South Africans on the historic 30th anniversary of their country's first democratic elections.

Kenya: City Hall Waives Building Renovations Fees in Response to Floods

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Nairobi -- The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response.

Kenya: Flood Alert As Masinga Dam Overflows

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Nairobi -- The Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority(TARDA) has urged residents to exercise vigilance following the overflowing of the Masinga dam due to heavy rains.

Kenya: Nairobi Red Cross Appeals for Donations As Flooding Displaces Hundreds

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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.