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Liberia: Supreme Court Rules Against Boakai's Romoval Of Tenured Officials

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Monrovia -- The government of Liberia has failed to win four landmark tenure cases regarding heads of four agencies: the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Governance Commission, Liberia Lottery Authority, and the Liberia National…

Nigeria: Akpabio Wants Attorney-General Stripped of Role in Judgement Enforcement Against FG

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Senate President Akpabio spoke at the justice sector reform summit declared open by President Bola Tinubu, who Vice-President Kashim Shetima represented.

Nigeria: Rivers - Pro-Wike Commissioner Resigns After Redeployment, Tackles Fubara

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Mr Adangor rejected his redeployment and resigned his appointment, accusing Governor Fubara of interfering in his duties.

Gambia: Lawmakers Pass the Special Prosecutor's Office Bill

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Members of the National Assembly of The Gambian are divided on the Special Prosecutor's Office (SOP) Bill 2024.

Africa: Oxfam Reaction to the Global Report On Food Crises 2024

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Today's "Global Report on Food Crises" (GRFC), led by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN), says that 281.6 million people across 59 countries are now experiencing acute hunger - 24 million additional people over last year.

Sudan: EU Ambassador Urges 'Press Protection and Humanitarian Access' in Sudan

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Kampala / Paris -- During the recent Canal France International (CFI) meeting in Uganda's capital of Kampala yesterday, European Union Ambassador to Sudan, Aidan O'Hara, underscored the critical role of journalists in Sudan and stressed…

West Africa: Mali's Transitional Calendar Ignored - Siege On Media, Civil Society Intensified

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The transitional government in Mali was supposed to have ended on march 26, 2024. But the much-anticipated deadline for a return to constitutional order has passed in a casual manner, with the military government, which was formed after…

Liberia: Investigation Discovers Illegal Timber Trafficking Web At Cari

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Suakoko -- Planks and wood machines are everywhere: near a nursery and on the basketball court, by an abandoned vehicle and even along an indoor corridor. The grayish coloring of the planks suggests that they have been here for a while.

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Zimbabwe: Amnesty International Report Exposes Dire Human Rights Situation in Zimbabwe

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Amnesty International has declared a critical moment for international law, citing rampant violations by governments and corporate entities.

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Ghana: Brawl Over Increase in Transport Fares

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There was near brawl on some commercial vehicles (trotro) from the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Station to Ablekuma when passengers were informed of a sudden increase in transport fare imposed on them by drivers.

South Africa: Widow's Shack Demolished Six Times Since September

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100 shacks demolished by JMPD in Rabie Ridge on Saturday

South Africa: Department of Health Fails to Buy Life-Saving Device for Diabetes Patients

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Using vials and syringes instead of pens can lead to insulin dosing errors which can be fatal

Rwanda: Auditor General to Present Findings On State Finances to Parliament

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Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire is set to present his report of State finances and assets for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023, to Parliament, on Wednesday afternoon, April 24.

Africa: Skills and Attributes The Next UN Leader Needs

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Apex, North Carolina / Dublin, Ireland -- What makes an effective UN Secretary-General?

Somalia: High-Level Meeting Between Somali and U.S. Defence Officials Takes Place in Nairobi

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Nairobi -- In a significant development for regional security and cooperation, a high-level meeting was recently held in Nairobi between officials from the Federal Government of Somalia's Ministry of Defence and their counterparts from the…

Liberia: Liberia Launches Anti-Malaria Vaccine for Children 5-18 Months Today

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Monrovia -- Liberia is taking a significant step forward in its fight against malaria with the official launch of an anti-malaria vaccine for children aged 5 to 18 months. The launch ceremony is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Thursday,…

Kenya: KPA Issues Evacuation Notice for Idle Equipment At the Port

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In a bid to optimise operational efficiency and ensure safe harbour operations, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has initiated a comprehensive port clean-up exercise that would require owners of empty containers and idle equipment to move…

Africa: Innovations at the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit

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AllAfrica Global Media is launching the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit from May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media landscape revolutionized by emerging technologies like…

Kenya: Farmers Who Bought Substandard Fertilizer Get Compensation

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Nairobi -- The National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) has began compensating farmers who received substandard fertilizer under the government subsidy program.

Kenya: 8 Counties to Experience Power Black-Out Due to Maintenance Works

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Nairobi -- Eight counties are set to experience power interruption Wednesday following maintenance works by the Kenya Power Company.

South Africa: Immigration Officer Slammed By Judges After Ethiopian Asylum Seeker Attempts Suicide

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Tsegaye Esyas says he was duped into confessing that he was in South Africa illegally

South Africa: Elections 2024 - South Africa Is One of the Few African Countries Where Prisoners Can Vote

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But the right of prisoners to vote has at times been resisted by the government and the Independent Electoral Commission

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Africa: Sugar in Baby Food - Why Nestlé Needs to Be Held to Account in Africa

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Nestlé has been criticised for adding sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries. The Swiss food giant controls 20% of the baby-food market, valued at nearly US$70 billion.

Africa: Rich Nation Hypocrisy Accelerating Global Heating

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Rich nations' climate hypocrisy is accelerating global heating, pushing the planet closer to irreversible catastrophe, with its worst consequences borne by the poorest, both countries and peoples.

Ghana: 3 Scientists Receive $35,000 to Research Into Vaccines to Combat Emerging Diseases

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As part of Ghana's post COVID-19 recovery process, the government has awarded a $35,000 grant to three scientists to research into possible vaccines to combat emerging infectious diseases.

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Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Addresses Troop Promotions, Military Strategy

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In a momentous ceremony held at the main military base in Mbuya on Tuesday, the Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, presided over the promotion of 150 seasoned soldiers to the rank of Colonel.

Uganda: More Children Living on the Streets Raises Concerns

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Authorities in Masaka City are increasingly alarmed by the surge in children fleeing their homes to seek refuge on the streets, with 170 cases reported since the start of the year.

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Zimbabwe: Over 6,000 Arrested As Govt Ramps Up Drug and Substance Abuse Fight

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The government has revealed that over 6 148 have been arrested in the past four months for supplying and using drugs and substances as it intensifies its response to the scourge.

Rwanda: Could Airbnb Take Over Rwanda's Housing Market?

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There is a chance that if you have traveled in the past for a vacation or even work, at some point you have rented, considered renting an Airbnb, or someone has recommended it.