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[allAfrica] Dr Augustino Hellar's journey into surgery was shaped by his upbringing in Tanzania, where access to healthcare was often limited. He recalls how long distances to health facilities were a common barrier.

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[allAfrica] Zambia health aid agreement, demanding transparency and accountability before the deal is finalized. When asked whether they have engaged both the US and Zambian Governments on the matter, the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) said they have not engaged either party, as they have not been given the opportunity. However, they expressed willingness to engage the Government should the opportunity arise.

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[Premium Times] With the deadline now passed, attention will shift to how these departures reshape both the composition of the federal cabinet and the competitive dynamics of key state contests ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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[Premium Times] A dramatic late winner from Axel Tuanzebe proved decisive, as the defender struck from close range in extra time to hand the Leopards a 1-0 victory

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[Premium Times] "Custodial centres have become a form of human warehouse," the official said, citing cases where facilities exceeded their capacity by up to 500 per cent.

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[Premium Times] An official urged all dog owners to vaccinate their dogs and other pets against rabies without delay, adding that other pet owners should confine their animals and prevent them from roaming freely.

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[Premium Times] As Nigeria experiences a severe Lassa fever season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) notes that laboratory testing is required to confirm Lassa fever, as clinical symptoms alone are insufficient due to overlap with other diseases.

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[Premium Times] In his resignation letter, the minister appreciated President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the country.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament have resolved to engage Ministry officials and other key stakeholders in the sector to address the increasing number of cancer-related deaths in the country.

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[Namibian] The Roads Authority (RA) has implemented adjustments to road user charges, under which vehicle licence fees will increase by 10%, while abnormal load fees and road carrier permits will each rise by 20%.

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Cubans were relived on Tuesday to learned that a Russian tanker docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the first time in three months that an oil tanker reached the island.

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[allAfrica] Geneva -- More than 9 million people remain internally displaced in Sudan, and while around 3.8 million people have begun returning home, displacement continues in areas such as Darfur, Kordofan, and Blue Nile states, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

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[allAfrica] At least 74 mine workers have been killed by gunmen in South Sudan's mineral-rich Jebel Iraq area near Juba, with government and opposition officials trading accusations over who was behind the deaths.

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[DW] Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye enacted the new law after it resoundingly cleared parliament earlier this month. It also penalizes those "promoting" or funding same-sex relations, as well as false allegations.

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Authorities announced a reduction of the general fuel levy by three rand per litre, a measure aimed at cushioning the impact of soaring global oil prices linked to the Iran war. However, the relief has done little to offset one of the steepest pump price increases on record.

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With ten representatives heading to the 2026 edition, expectations are high that African nations could make an even deeper impact — signaling a new era for the continent in world football

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Jailed opposition politician Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale have opposed an application by the State seeking to conceal the identities of prosecution witnesses and limit disclosure of evidence in an ongoing treason case. The matter is before the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Baguma.

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[Namibian] Government-appointed curators are facing significant legal and institutional hurdles while attempting to seize and manage domestic and foreign assets linked to the Fishrot fraud and corruption scandal.

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[Premium Times] President Tinubu had told the lawmakers that the funds from the UAE and the Uk would be deployed toward budget implementation, critical infrastructure development, and refinancing of existing high-cost domestic and external debts.