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[Ghanaian Times] CREDIT rating agency, Moody's has revised Ghana's sovereign credit outlook from 'stable' to 'positive,' while affirming its long-term foreign-currency rating at Caa1.

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[Liberian Observer] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called on members of his Cabinet to prioritize national results over political distractions, urging government officials to concentrate on policies and actions that deliver real improvements in the lives of Liberians.

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As rumours emerged of a papal visit, some of Cameroon's Catholics voiced fears the trip would give longtime President Paul Biya a chance to polish his image six months on from deadly protests following his contested re-election.

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[Liberian Investigator] The opposition Congress for Democratic Change has forcefully rejected the nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as chairman of the National Elections Commission, describing the move as "dangerous," "questionable," and a breach of public trust.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A parliamentary committee has sounded the alarm over the growing use of organised gangs in Kenya's political landscape, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to national security as the country approaches the 2027 General Election.

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Nearly 70 percent of people in Sudan are now living in poverty, almost double pre-war levels, as conflict continues to devastate the country’s economy and social fabric, a senior UN official has said.

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[Nyasa Times] Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has called for stronger collaboration and a shared commitment among African countries--starting within the SADC region--to achieve meaningful and sustainable digital connectivity.

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[Nyasa Times] The Ministry of Health says it has put in place strong strategies aimed at eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Malawi, as the country steps up efforts to reduce the burden of these illnesses.

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[SNA] Sudan's Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Al-Zain Ibrahim Hussein, has held a series of diplomatic meetings with international and regional officials and envoys concerned with Sudanese affairs.

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Ghana footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two new allegations of rapes.

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[UN Women] As the war in Sudan enters its fourth year with sexual violence as one of its most defining features, UN Women calls for the protection of all women and girls, accountability for all perpetrators, and a major scale-up in funding for women-led front-line response.

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[HRW] Nairobi -- All Warring Parties Threaten Assistance, Protection for Civilians

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[Vanguard] Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has said Nigeria's insecurity can be decisively tackled within six months if the federal government shows sufficient commitment.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Chairman of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change, Janga Kowo, has declared that the ruling Unity Party has failed the Liberian people and will be voted out in the 2029 elections.

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A case that has shocked Uganda is now taking center stage in court. In Kampala, the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum has officially begun. He stands accused of killing four young children in a crime that has gripped the nation.

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[Vanguard] First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is positioning culture as an economic engine, leveraging platforms such as the Ibadan Cultural Festival to support small businesses, deepen inclusion, and connect local enterprises to broader markets.

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[Liberian Observer] The administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has submitted a US$45 million supplementary budget to the National Legislature, signaling a strategic mid-year fiscal adjustment aimed at accelerating service delivery and addressing emerging national priorities.

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[Leadership] Northern leaders yesterday raised concerns about rising terrorist attacks in the region despite the presence of a special security team from the United States military to help salvage the situation.

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The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) together with the Presidency of South Africa’s Presidential Youth Employment Intervention will host the

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A former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied corruption allegations as she testified before a London court, rejecting claims that she accepted bribes while in office.