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Kenya: Cabinet Okays Kenya-Us Health Deal to Strengthen Disease Surveillance

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and the United States are set to deepen cooperation in public health after the Cabinet approved a new bilateral health framework.

Ghana: Government Steps Up Flood Response, Urges Public to Cooperate

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[Ghanaian Times] The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has assured Ghanaians that government is intensifying efforts to respond to the widespread flooding that has affected parts of Accra, Tema and surrounding communities following days of heavy rainfall.

Ghana: NPP Criticises Government's Flood Response, Demands Stronger Action

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[Ghanaian Times] The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government's handling of the flooding that hit parts of Accra and surrounding communities on Monday, urging it to move beyond what it described as public relations activities and take decisive action to address the country's flood challenges.

Nigeria: Repatriated Nigerians Warn Compatriots Against Migration to South Africa, Say Country Not Safe

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[Leadership] Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks have warned their compatriots against migrating to the Southern African nation, describing it as unsafe for foreigners and a place where many Nigerians live in constant fear.

Rwanda: Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Remains Below 2 Percent

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[New Times] Mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Rwanda has remained below 2 percent over the past decade, rising slightly to 1.1 percent from 0.9 percent in the previous year, according to the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis Annual Report 2024/2025.

Sudan: UN Relief Chief Sounds Alarm Over Escalating Violence in Sudan's North Kordofan

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[OCHA] Statement on Sudan by Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher

At least 37 students missing after school kidnapping in Northeastern Nigeria

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At least 37 students are missing after suspected Islamist militants stormed a secondary school in northeastern Nigeria while pupils were sitting their final exams.

Thousands march to demand illegal migrants leave South Africa

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From Johannesburg to Durban, thousands marched across South Africa demanding undocumented migrants leave the country. The nationwide protests followed weeks of demonstrations by citizen-led groups that set an unofficial June 30 deadline for migrants without legal status to depart.

Uganda crackdown deepens as opposition leader faces treason trial

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Uganda's political crackdown is intensifying, with opposition leader Kizza Besigye appearing in court on treason charges as concerns grow over a widening assault on dissent.

Uganda crackdown deepens as opposition leader faces treason trial

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Uganda's political crackdown is intensifying, with opposition leader Kizza Besigye appearing in court on treason charges as concerns grow over a widening assault on dissent.

Bigger than Rumble in the Jungle? DR Congo bid for World Cup history

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DR Congo's run at the 2026 World Cup comes 52 years on from both their disastrous debut at the finals and one of sport's greatest occasions held in Kinshasa.

Morocco's Gnaoua festival celebrates African roots through music and cultural exchange

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The festival is known for creating unexpected collaborations between artists from different musical backgrounds, and this year's edition continued that tradition.

Nigeria: Veteran Actor Elegbeje Ado Is Dead

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[Premium Times] Elegbeje Ado built a career spanning over 20 years in the Yoruba film industry, earning recognition as one of the respected faces of indigenous cinema.

Ghana: 'Ghana's Noah' Resurfaces After Accra Floods, Claims Prophecy Is Unfolding

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[Premium Times] Remember the Ghanaian self-acclaimed prophet, Evans "Ebo Noah" Eshun? He's back in the news after six months, this time claiming the torrential rains that wreaked havoc in parts of Accra and other areas on Monday are vindication of his earlier flood prophecy.

Somalia: Somalia Says Turkish F-16 Airstrike Kills 35 Al-Shabab Fighters

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's military, backed by Turkish forces, carried out airstrikes using F-16 fighter jets on Tuesday targeting al-Shabab positions in the Godey area of the Lower Shabelle region, the Ministry of Defence said.

Somalia: African Union, EU Discuss Support for Somalia Security Mission Amid Visa Tensions

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) held talks on Tuesday with senior European Union officials on strengthening support for the mission and Somalia's security sector, amid diplomatic tensions over EU visa restrictions on Somali nationals.

Cape Verde stands out as LGBTQ rights progress amid challenges across Africa

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Cape Verde is being recognised as one of Africa's most LGBTQ-friendly countries, offering legal protections that remain rare across the continent. But despite growing acceptance, members of the community say the journey toward full equality is far from over.

Egypt: Somalia Chairs Meeting of African Ambassadors in Cairo to Strengthen Continental Cooperation

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[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somalia chaired the regular meeting of the Group of African Ambassadors in Cairo on Tuesday, with diplomats discussing ways to strengthen continental cooperation and deepen diplomatic coordination among African nations.

Liberia: Senator Kogar Demands Suspension of Security Chiefs Over Airport Cocaine Saga

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[Liberian Investigator] Nimba County Senator Samuel Kogar wants Liberia's top security chiefs suspended and investigated over the interception of 19 kilograms of suspected cocaine at Roberts International Airport, saying the case exposed dangerous cracks in the country's security architecture.

Liberia: Liberia Police Charge Two in U.S. Embassy Student Visa Fraud

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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Police have charged two men with forging a bank statement to support a U.S. student visa application, in a scheme uncovered after embassy officials grew suspicious of the financial documents and asked the bank to verify them.

African fans revel in World Cup success as continent makes record showing

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African fans revel in World Cup success as continent makes record showing with 10 teams qualifying and nine through to the knockout stages.

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