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Malawi: Atupele Unmoved - Udf to Go Solo, Shatters Coalition Rumours

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[Nyasa Times] In a bold and defiant political stance, United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has thrown cold water on weeks of speculation--declaring in no uncertain terms that UDF will go it alone in the September 2025 General Election.

Malawi: Malawian Senior Prophet Shines As His Prophecy On America Fulfilled

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[Nyasa Times] Senior Prophet Rodrick Mtupa of Holy Palace Cathedral is making headlines once again after one of his major prophecies came true--this time, involving the United States.

Malawi: Chakwera Slammed for Pardoning Chinese Wildlife Kingpins - 'A Betrayal of Malawi's Conservation Fight'

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[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera is facing a torrent of criticism after controversially pardoning two convicted Chinese wildlife traffickers, in what civil society leaders and environmentalists have branded a shameful betrayal of Malawi's fight against corruption, wildlife crime, and executive accountability.

Africa: Brics Summit - Tinubu Urges Reforms, More Inclusion for Africa

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[Vanguard] ...Seeks equity in financial, health, climate architecture

Namibia: Oil Exploration Drives Namibia's Foreign Investment to N$13.9 Billion

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[Namibian] Ongoing oil exploration and appraisal activities have propelled Namibia's net foreign direct investment (FDI) to N$13.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Bank of Namibia.

Nigeria: Police Assault Electricity Worker Over Disconnection of Barracks Owing N112 Million

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[Premium Times] Mr Elijah said that the police action was a result of the disconnection of the electricity supply to the mobile barracks due to non-payment of bills amounting to N112.4 million.

Nigeria: Nimet Predicts Three-Day Rain, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria From Monday

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[Premium Times] According to the agency, driving under heavy rain should be avoided and electrical appliances from electrical sockets should be disconnected.

BRICS leaders criticize Trump tariffs, attacks on Iran

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Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs against the bloc if they take any moves to undermine the dollar

Trump threatens additional 10% tariff on nations that align with "anti-American" BRICS bloc

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US President Donald Trump is threatening to impose an additional 10% tariff on nations that align themselves with what he called the “anti-American policies” of the BRICS bloc of emerging economies.

Ivorian diaspora in Paris demands free and inclusive elections ahead of October vote

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Four months ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election, the Ivorian diaspora is mobilising in Paris, and calling for democratic and inclusive elections.

Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Unleash Its Economic Potential

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[IMF] Increasing revenues, establishing an effective budget framework, and scaling up the cash transfer system can all support Nigeria's progress

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Lays Criminal Charges Against Police Minister Mchunu

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[Scrolla] KwaZulu-Natal police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has opened a criminal case against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu for shutting down a political killings task team. Mkhwanazi says another top cop took the murder case files and left them to gather dust in his office while killers walk free.

South Africa: Man Nearly Dies After Zama Zama Friend Keeps Explosives in His House

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[Scrolla] Jabulane Khumalo survived zama zama explosives blast in his Springs home by a split second after helping a friend's son who stored illegal mining explosives. Four houses were destroyed, nine need rebuilding, and 130 others were damaged, while homeless families sleep in the cold, guarding their belongings.

South Africa: Explainer - Affordable Housing in Cape Town

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[GroundUp] The City of Cape Town has promised 12,000 affordable homes

South Africa: Fidelity Fire Service Is Unlawful, Says City of Cape Town

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[GroundUp] But Fidelity says it is "confident that no existing laws prohibit or restrict" its private service

Africa: #ActForSRHR - A Call to Act Amidst Growing Threats to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Africa

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[Sonke Gender Justice] In the context of continuing global crises and diminishing donor funding, grassroots organisations and advocacy networks are facing difficult circumstances in maintaining services and advocating for progressive policy changes. And sexual and reproductive health accesses are being eroded. In response to these cumulative and complex challenges, MenEngage Africa and Sonke Gender Justice are catalysing a continent-wide movement for collective support and action through a digital advocacy campaign, ActForSRHR.

Africa: U.S.$200bn Gates Pledge 'Must Drive Self-Reliance'

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[SciDev.Net] Kampala -- When Bill Gates stood before the African Union and pledged to commit the majority of his foundation's US$200 billion wealth over the next two decades to Africa, the announcement sent ripples across the continent.

Nigeria: Why Joining Coalition Isn't Anti-Party Against LP - Peter Obi

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[Premium Times] Mr Obi, despite being a member of the Labour Party, recently joined the opposition coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Nigeria: 2027 - Why I'll Still Work With Old, 'Failed' Politicians in ADC Coalition - Peter Obi

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[Premium Times] Some Nigerian politicians, drawn from various political parties in the country, recently formed the National Opposition Coalition Group to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

Saba Saba protests: Nairobi on lockdown as Kenyans rally against Ruto

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Tens of thousands of peeople are expected to rally against the government of President William Ruto, which they accuse of corruption and brutality. The rallies are timed to coincide with Saba Saba or 7/7. Then in 1990, nationwide protests took place in Kenya as people demanded free elections

Somalia: Somalia Congratulates Malawi On 61st Independence Day

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, July 6, 2025 -- Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Saturday extended warm congratulations to the government and people of Malawi on the occasion of the country's 61st Independence Day.

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