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The head of the World Health Organization visited Uganda on Monday and praised its efforts to limit the spread of an Ebola outbreak from neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Eco-Tourism: Deep within the Greater Kruger region, premium travel is undergoing a profound evolution. Today’s discerning traveller looks far beyond

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The world experienced more state-based conflicts in 2025 than at any time since the end of World War II, according to a new Norwegian study. Researchers also reported a dramatic rise in attacks against civilians, making last year one of the deadliest in decades.

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Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

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[New Times] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a financing package for Rwanda worth SDR 185.031 million (about US$250 million) under a new 38-month programme aimed at strengthening economic stability and cushioning the country against rising global pressures.

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The Philippines is assessing the impact of a powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June. Residents are clearing debris while hospitals continue operating outdoors amid concerns over aftershocks.

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[Ghanaian Times] Ghana earned about $260 million from timber and timber product exports and domestic sales in 2025 contributing enormously to the revenue of the government, the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission (CEO), Mr Hugh Brown, has disclosed.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda is in final preparations of setting up Ebola treatment centers and a Laboratory in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to assist the neighboring country bring the epidemic that has so far affected over 500 under control.

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[Liberian Observer] For all the controversy surrounding the reported health agreement between Liberia and the United States, one question rises above the rest: Why the secrecy?

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[New Dawn] ABUJA -- The Government of Liberia, through its Embassy in Abuja, has filed an official complaint against controversial Nigerian cleric Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele following a series of prophecies concerning Liberia's political and economic future, including warnings of hardship and alleged threats to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's administration.

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The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

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Iran and Israel have announced a pause in their military operations against each other following a rapid escalation of hostilities over Sunday and Monday.

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[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda's newly appointed Cabinet ministers and Ministers of State, marking the beginning of a new phase of government administration.

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has assured the World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda's continued preparedness to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the need for stronger regional collaboration and swift public health interventions to prevent further spread of the disease.

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[SNA] PORT SUDAN, June 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- Sudan has approved a comprehensive national proposal to combat malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS, with a total value of $139,298,699, during a recent meeting held at the headquarters of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Red Sea State.

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China's President travelled to North Korea for the first time in seven years, underscoring the strategic importance of ties between the two neighbours.

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[Scrolla] Julius Malema filed an urgent Gauteng High Court application on 8 June 2026 seeking to have podcaster Ngizwe Mchunu imprisoned for six months without the option of a fine. Mchunu was found guilty of contempt of court on 5 June 2026 and issued a public apology, but Malema's legal team says he continued making defamatory statements the following day.

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Kenya's High Court upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday, ruling that Parliament acted within its constitutional mandate. Judges, however, found that his right to a fair hearing was violated and awarded him compensation.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Laikipia County Government has formally opposed plans to establish an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility within the county, citing concerns over public health safety, economic impact, governance procedures and the welfare of children living and studying near the proposed site.

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Large crowds gathered in Brussels on 8 June to condemn what protesters described as excessive police force during recent demonstrations. The dispute is rooted in planned spending cuts affecting French-speaking education in Belgium

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The missing link in: By Shola Khosa, Senior Solutions Architect at Data Management Professionals South Africa Traditionally, cyber recovery planning has