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South Africa: Zimbabwean Mother's Deadly Ordeal Highlights Migrant Healthcare Crisis After SA Hospital Demands Upfront Payment

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[Daily Maverick] She was a Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holder, and she died early in the morning at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, delayed and in great discomfort as an emergency patient forced to pay before receiving treatment.

Mobile Technologies Contributed $240 Billion To Africa’s Economy In 2025

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Mobile Technologies: As The Continent Enters A New Phase Of Digital Transformation New GSMA report highlights how AI, digital services and mobile

Congo-Kinshasa: 'Some Question If Ebola Is Real' - How Trust Is Central in Fighting DRC Outbreak

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[UN News] In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires earning the community's trust first and foremost, humanitarians said on Tuesday.

Nigeria: Nigerians Tell Their Stories of Banditry. 'A Month Will Not Go By Without Someone Being Killed in This Village.'

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[The Conversation Africa] Banditry is widespread in Nigeria. It has been defined as "a loose collection of various criminal groups involved in kidnap-for-ransom, armed robbery, cattle rustling, rape and sexual violence, pillage and attacks on traders, farmers and travellers, particularly in Nigeria's northwest region".

South Africa: Language Matters for Disaster Warnings - This Community Didn't Get Useful Flood Alerts

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[The Conversation Africa] In an age of instant communication, it is easy to assume that everyone receives disaster warnings. Smartphones buzz, sirens sound, alerts flash across screens. But for millions of people who speak minority or Indigenous languages, the message often stops short.

Markhack 5.0 Explores AI, Culture At The Center Of Marketing And Innovation In Nigeria

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Markhack 5.0 Explores AI: MarkHack 5.0 delivered a defining moment for Africa’s marketing, media, and technology ecosystem, convening an elite

Sudan: Why the RSF's Rapid Takeover Strategy in Sudan Failed

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[African Arguments] From the beginning of Sudan's war, the strategy pursued by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its supporting network relied on one central assumption: that the Sudanese military leadership could be rapidly neutralized, forcing the collapse of the military institution and allowing for a swift takeover of the state.

Kenya: Beyond the Headlines, Does Kenya Have the Political Will to End Femicides?

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[African Arguments] On June 1st, as Kenya marked Madaraka (self-governance) Day, a different kind of freedom match took place on the streets of Nairobi. Women's rights organizations, civil society groups, survivors, and concerned citizens gather to demand action against the rising cases of femicide and gender-based violence in Kenya. Their message was simple and urgent. Women should not have to fight for the right to exist.

Kenya: The Algorithm Will See You Now - Deepfake Doctors and the Commodification of Care in Kenya

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[African Arguments] A few months ago, I was scrolling through TikTok when I came across a video. In a brightly lit room with brown décor, a doctor in a checkered shirt was discussing PCOS, a common condition that affects many women globally. As he shared medical insights and opinions, he repeatedly recommended herbal supplements, claiming they would help manage the condition. The more I watched, the more I sensed something was off. The man's movements were unnatural, with odd shadows and swirling effects, while the

Africa: Africans Endorse Women's Rights, and Want Institutions to Do More to Protect Them

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[Afrobarometer] Majorities support women's autonomy in decisions about marriage and childbearing.

Africa: Is Africa Becoming a New Arena for Adaptive Drone Warfare?

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[ISS] The spread of Ukrainian technology and expertise could alter the balance between state and non-state armed groups across Africa.

Central African Republic: Former Car Leader Bozizé On Trial Over Crimes Against Humanity

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[RFI] A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013.

Kenya: 'We Only Have One Ocean' - Kenya's 'Mother Mangrove' Calls for Urgent Ocean Protection

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[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- In Kenya, community conservationists are leading the charge to restore carbon-rich mangroves. Zulfa Hassan has inspired women to rehabilitate damaged mangrove forest ecosystems, restoring marine life and securing livelihoods.

Africa: 'The Challenge Is No Longer Identifying Solutions. It Is Scaling Them' #OOC11

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[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As Africa hosts the Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) for the first time, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is spotlighting its deep partnership with African governments and coastal communities to translate ocean commitments into tangible, on-the-ground impact. The world has committed to protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030, but the real test is whether those promises are being turned into action. Attention is turning to what meaningful progress looks like on paper and in practice.

Mbappé's double fires France, Messi hat trick sends Argentina flying

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After a quiet first half, Kylian Mbappé took over. The France captain scored twice as Les Bleus beat Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener, moving past Pelé with 14 career World Cup goals. Lionel Messi rolled back the years with a sensational hat trick.

Bozize trial over alleged war crimes opens in Bangui

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Former president Francois Bozize may not be in the courtroom, but three of his former senior military officers were present as his landmark trial got underway in Bangui.

'We fear for our lives' - deadline for migrants to leave South Africa looms

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Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Opens 2026 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Annual Meetings with Focus on Trade Finance, Private Sector Growth, and Regional Cooperation

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, opened its

Vogue India Spotlights Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej’s Leadership, Purpose, and Vision for Empowering Women

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Vogue india spotlights senator: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com), has been featured by leading lifestyle

Africa Finance Corporation Maintains its Top-Tier AAA Ratings with Stable Outlook from China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co. Ltd (CCXI) and from S&P Global (China) Ratings

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Africa finance corporation maintains: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider,

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and The Gambia Sign US$250 Million Framework Agreement to Advance Trade, Energy Security and Private Sector Development

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and the Republic of

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