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South Africa: Could Where You Live Shape the Healthcare You Get In A Climate Crisis?

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[Bhekisisa] The world has seen the 11 hottest years on record between 2015 and 2025, and climate experts say the trend points to more intense and unpredictable weather ahead in the future. But people could be affected differently by changing climate conditions depending on where they live -- and this could mean that staying healthy and safe when bad weather hits could be harder in some places than in others. Our Bhekisisa data team dived into thousands of data points to get a sense of what scientists' models say

Egypt: World Cup - Salah Leads Egypt to Historic Win Over New Zealand

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[Premium Times] Salah scored and also provided an assist as the North Africans secured their first ever World Cup win

Liberia: 10 Persons of Interest Named in 237.6kg Cocaine Probe

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[Liberian Observer] Liberia's sweeping investigation into the seizure of approximately 237.6 kilograms of cocaine at Roberts International Airport (RIA) entered a critical new phase as Paul J. King, General Manager of GLS Menzies and one of 10 individuals named as persons of interest, voluntarily surrendered to authorities amid an expanding probe that officials say has uncovered evidence of a complex network operating within the country's cargo and aviation security chain.

Nigeria: Tinubu's Mother Shaped Nigeria's Moral Imagination, Shettima Says

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[Vanguard] Vice President Kashim Shettima has showered praises on the late Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, mother of President Bola Tinubu.

Nigeria: 19 Killed, Many Injured in Fresh Plateau Attack

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[Vanguard] No fewer than 19 persons were reportedly killed and several others injured following an attack on Kawel village in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Nigeria: Party Deregistration - Judicial Rascality Must Stop!

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[Premium Times] The reproach of Mr Lifu's judgment should not only end with the reprimand of the Court of Appeal.

Liberia: Liberia Takes Over Leadership of Two Key IMF Regional Committees

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[New Dawn] MONROVIA, June 22, 2026 -- Liberia has assumed the chairmanship of both the AFRITAC West 2 Steering Committee and the African Training Institute (ATI) Steering Committee for the July 2026-June 2027 term, marking a significant milestone in the country's growing role in regional financial governance.

Uganda: Lawyers Rally Behind Lukwago, Condemn Alleged Abduction and Torture

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The reported abduction and alleged torture of senior lawyer advocate Erias Lukwago have sparked outrage within Uganda's legal fraternity.

Liberia: Liberia, Sierra Leone Sign Tax Cooperation Agreement

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[New Dawn] MONROVIA, June 22, 2026 -- The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and Sierra Leone's National Revenue Authority (NRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cross-border tax compliance, enhancing information sharing, and combating tax evasion between the two countries.

South Africa: Gauteng Courts Brace for a Day Packed With Cash, Bribes and Jub Jub

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[Scrolla] Medicare24 boss Mike van Wyk faces questions at the Madlanga Commission over a R360-million police medical tender and a cash video. Church leader Michael Sandlana is fighting for bail alongside a Gauteng High Court judge accused of taking R2.4-million in bribes for favourable rulings.

South Africa: Real Politics - Geordin Hill-Lewis Has to Win Voters Who Have Never Trusted the DA

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[Scrolla] You may have noticed last week's Real Politics column arrived on a Monday. That was no accident. From now on, Zukile Majova's weekly column will land every Monday morning.

Nigeria: Police Impound 117 Vehicles Over Unregistered Number Plates

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[Leadership] The Adamawa State Police Command has intercepted 117 vehicles seen to be operating without registration numbers or with concealed, altered, or defaced registration details.

Nigeria: Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 214 As Fatality Rate Reaches 25.0% - NCDC

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[Vanguard] Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the Case Fatality Rate climbing to 25.0 per cent, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said.

Nigeria: Presidency Lists Tinubu's Milestones, Says Federation Revenue Rose From N12tn to N21tn

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[This Day] The Presidency has highlighted what it described as 15 major achievements recorded in Nigeria's energy sector under President Bola Tinubu over the last three years, stating that reforms implemented across the oil, gas and power sectors have significantly boosted government revenues, attracted investments and reduced the country's dependence on imported petroleum products.

US, Iranian negotiators enter 2nd day of talks after rough start

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Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran were set to engage in a second day of talks Monday to solidify a permanent end to the war between the countries, after a first day of mediation began with a rocky start

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Ruling Party Wins Another Large Majority in Parliament

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[RFI] Ethiopia's ruling party has won over 90 percent of seats in parliament, according to official results announced three weeks after the election.

South Africa: Social Innovation Is the Catalyst for Improving SA Healthcare

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[Health-e] There are millions of wheelchairs in South Africa. Yet for years, there has been no dedicated, accessible system for servicing and repairing them at scale. Until now. It is all because of township innovator Zacharia Mashishi and his start-up, Chief Ralekhudu Enterprises. The business not only repairs and services wheelchairs and other medical devices, but also trains people with disabilities to do the work, helping them set up businesses in their own communities.

Africa: With 2030 Looming, Ocean Leaders Warn Time Is Running Out for 30x30

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[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- A significant challenge for the conservation sector is the 30x30 goal to protect 30% of the planet's oceans by 2030. It heavily depends on the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ agreement), which is the first legally binding agreement to establish Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the open seas. Before the treaty, nearly half the planet's ocean surface, the high seas, had almost no formal protection, with less than 1% safeguarded. The agreement is now the essential pathway to deliver the roughly 11 million km² of

Heirs Energies Launches Agbada Green Corridor Initiative To Advance Environmental Sustainability

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Heirs Energies has launched the Agbada Green Corridor Initiative, a tree-planting programme aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability, supporting

Nigeria: South-East Leaders Exploring Political Solution for Nnamdi Kanu's Release - Umahi

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[Vanguard] Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said leaders of the South-East are exploring political solutions that could help secure the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, while also sustaining peace in the region.

Nigeria: FRSC Officers in Overseas Course Sit for Promotion Exams Remotely

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[Vanguard] Officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, pursuing academic and professional programmes abroad were allowed to participate in the Corps' 2026 promotion exercise remotely, in what the agency described as a major step towards digitising personnel management and eliminating barriers to career advancement.

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