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South Africa: Medupi's Unit 4 Returned to Service

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[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has announced that Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station has been successfully returned to service, adding 800MW to the national grid.

South Africa: Home Affairs Extends Operating Hours

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs is extending operating hours at its offices from 7 - 21 July 2025.

South Africa's police minister accused of links to criminal gangs

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A provincial police chief says the gangs are helping to fund the minister's political career.

Africa: Canada's New Immigration Policy Fuels Wave of Scams in Africa

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[RFI] Since 2023, Ottawa has opened its borders to citizens from French-speaking Africa, a move that has sparked a surge in well-organized scams targeting hopeful immigrants. Authorities warn that the number of victims is steadily increasing.

Kenya: Madaraka Express Resumes After Sudden Suspension Amid Saba Saba Security

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Railways has resumed operations of the Madaraka Express passenger service between Mombasa and Nairobi after a sudden suspension on Sunday night triggered public outcry and widespread speculation.

Africa: Will the U.S. Brokered Rwanda-DR Congo Deal Pave the Way for Peace?

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[ISS] Domestic power struggles between President Tshisekedi and former president Kabila will likely complicate difficult negotiations with M23.

US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle

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They had either finished serving prison terms or were nearing the end. US officials say their home countries refused to take them back, prompting Washington to send them to South Sudan instead.

Africa: World Bank Country Manager Hails Liberia's First Certified Public Sector Accountants Graduation As Landmark for Africa

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The World Bank's Country Manager for Liberia, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia's historic graduation of its first cohort of Certified Professional Public Sector Accountants (PPSAs), describing it as a landmark achievement not just for the country, but for the entire African continent.

Liberia: Rep. Cole Joins Musa Bility's CMC

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[New Dawn] Gbarnga -- His defection was confirmed at a well-attended ceremony held on Saturday in Gbarnga, the county's capital.

Liberia: Bong County - MNG Gold to Resume Mining Operations

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[New Dawn] Gbarnga -- MNG Gold Liberia is set to restart its mining activities in Bong County's Electoral District #1, specifically in the Kokoyah Statutory District, following a period of operational slowdown. The announcement was made recently by the company's Public Relations Officer, Matthew Gbanken, during a live interview on a community radio station in Gbarnga.

Kenya: Protest Fears Stir Anxiety in Nyeri, Kisii As Kisumu Remains Open for Business

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[Capital FM] Nyeri -- Tension and disruptions marred Nyeri on Monday as the country braced for the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba Day with businesses shut down and police issued stern warnings in anticipation of unrest.

Liberia: Behind Boakai's Trump Invitation

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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is expected to join four leaders from the continent this week in the United States to discuss "commercial opportunities," thanks to an invitation from US President Donald Trump.

South Africa: Minister Appoints Ten New Lottery Grant Assessors After Year-Long Delay

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[GroundUp] NLC says applications backlog has been cleared and future applications will be assessed within 150 days

South Africa: R370 Grant Beneficiaries in Tsakane Haven't Been Paid in Months

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[GroundUp] SASSA says it will investigate the problem

Elon Musk breaks with Trump, unveils new 'America Party'

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Donald Trump’s former ally Elon Musk is carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his split with the US president over a new spending bill. Musk announced the creation of the America Party on Sunday.

Two Sustainability And ESG Awards. One Evening. Join Africa’s Sustainability Changemakers At The YES ESG And Beyond Awards

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SEACon, previously known as the ESG Africa conference, is proud to announce the launch of the third edition of the ‘Beyond Awards'. This year, the organisers

Kenya: Saba Saba Paralyses Eastlands As Police Mount Citywide Lockdown

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[Capital FM] Residents of Eastlands and surrounding areas woke up to a city under lockdown on Monday as major roads, including the usually bustling Jogoo Road, were barricaded by heavily armed police ahead of the planned Saba Saba demonstrations.

Young designers grace the runway at Fashion Finest Africa’s show in Lagos

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The runway featured collections from rising labels, many of whom blend cultural references with contemporary aesthetics

Rwanda: YouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana Conspiracy Trial Postponed

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[New Times] The High Court has postponed, to July 23, the conspiracy trial involving Theoneste Nsengimana, the founder of Umubavu TV, and eight co-defendants, following a request by the prosecution.

Somalia: High-Level Conference Expected to Kick Off in Lasanod On SSC-Khatumo Future

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[Shabelle] Lasanod, Somalia, July 8, 2025 -- A major political conference is expected to take place in the coming days in the northern Somali town of Lasanod, bringing together traditional elders from the SSC-Khatumo regions and senior officials from the Federal Government of Somalia, sources confirmed on Monday.

Rwanda: How King Faisal Hospital Uses Digital Technology to Revolutionise Patient Care, Efficiency

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[New Times] Rwanda has embarked on a transformative journey to achieve universal healthcare through innovation and strategic planning. A key player in this mission is King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR), the largest multi-speciality referral hospital in the country, serving over 300,000 people annually.