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Kenya: FKF Elections to Be Concluded By December 15, Says Board Chair

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The eagerly anticipated Football Kenya Federation (FKF) polls will be concluded by December 15, the newly inaugurated Electoral Board has announced, adding it will release the road map in the next three days.

Tunisians continue with protests against president Kais Saied, before October 6th election

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Tunisians have taken to the streets once again, denouncing president Kais Saied who they accuse of stamping out political opposition. It comes ahead of the country's presidential election on October 6th. Since 2021, Saied has been ruling by decree, with the opposition calling the move a 'coup'.

Liberia: Liberian Educator Commends MOE's New Policy

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[New Dawn] Mother Brown has pledged her institution's commitment to acting in line with the ministry's policy, urging authorities of other schools to be law-abiding.

Liberia: LBS, DStv in Beef

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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Consolidated Group Incorporated, an agent of DSTV Liberia headed by renowned Liberian Politician and businessman Simeon Freeman, is currently being muscled by the Government of Liberia through the Director General of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) Eugene Faghon.

Africa: At Unga79, African Development Bank Affirms Standing As Champion of Africa's Prosperity

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] As the world convenes in New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), Africa's 1.2 billion people will be counting on their participating leaders and pan-African institutions like the African Development Bank Group to lead the charge on matters critical to the continent's sustainable development and prosperity.

Liberia: Gongloe Endorses U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris

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[New Dawn] Liberian Human Rights Lawyer and former Presidential Candidate, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe endorses the Presidential bid of United States Vice President and Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris, describing her as an advocate for justice and against corruption.

Africa: Geapp, Rockefeller Foundation, Seforall Advance World Bank & AfDB Mission to Electrify 300 Million in Africa

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] In a groundbreaking move ahead of Climate Week NYC, a coalition of global organizations comprising the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), and The Rockefeller Foundation has announced their support for an ambitious initiative to provide electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2013.

Liberia: Looking for Trouble - CDC Secretary General Jefferson Koijee Expresses Disappointment After Party Denied Access to West Point Field

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Congress of Democratic Change (CDC) has expressed dismay for being denied the use of the West Point Football field during a community outreach visit by its Secretary General Jefferson Koijee.

Liberia: Senator Mcgill, Commerce Minister Modad Accuse Each Other of Illegal Wealth Acquisition

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Senator Nathaniel F. McGill of Margibi County has raised serious accusations against Liberia's Minister of Commerce, Amin Modad, alleging illegal wealth acquisition during Modad's brief tenure in office.

Liberia: U.S. Ambassador Charges UL Graduates to Lead Successful Careers in Liberia, Not Elsewhere

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[FrontPageAfrica] Fendall -- United States Ambassador to Liberia H.E. Mark C. Toner says his greatest hope is for graduates of the University of Liberia to lead successful careers in Liberia, rather than in America, Europe, or some African country.

Liberia: Government's U.S.$15m Off-Budget Expenditure in Nine Months Raises Eyebrow

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- At the inception of the 55th National Legislature of Liberia, a high-profile government official, speaking on condition of anonymity to a team of reporters said the national budget has historically served as a vehicle for top officials in both the executive and legislative branches to enrich themselves.

South Africa: Pretoria Township Devastated By Fire

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[GroundUp] 800 homes destroyed

Liberia: Senate's Special Committee Report On Alleged Budget Alterations Exonerates Senator Moye, Senate Committee On Ways, Means, Finance, and Budget

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia A specialized committee of the Liberian Senate set up to investigate an alleged budget alteration has exonerated Bong County, Senator Prince K. Moye and the Senate Committee on Ways Means and Finance from budget tampering of the US$738.8 National Budget for Fiscal Year 2024,

Malawi: Exercise Prudent Leadership, Govt Tells Demotivated Mayors

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[Nyasa Times] Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Owen Chomanika, has reiterated that corruption and ineffective leadership are some of the major vices retarding the growth of urban councils in Malawi.

Tanzania: What to Learn From Tz's Commitment to Environmental Protection, Climate Action

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[Daily News] Mwanza -- TANZANIA'S readiness to collaborate with other nations on environmental protection signals hope for global efforts to combat climate change and its social and economic impacts.

Malawi: Mobilizing Community Structures to Promote Health-Seeking Behavior

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[Nyasa Times] For decades, communities under Traditional Authority (T/A) Kapeni in Blantyre would not seek medical and healthcare services even when there was an outbreak.

Tanzania: Paving Way - Tanzania's Road Projects As Catalyst for Economic, Social Transformation

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[Daily News] THE construction and expansion of rural and urban road networks are emerging as crucial elements in Tanzania's journey toward sustainable development.

Africa: Joint Mdbs Report - Climate Financing Hits Record $125 Billion in 2023

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Multilateral development banks (MDBs) including the African Development Bank announced today that their collective financing for climate action hit a record high of $125 billion in 2023, more than doubling levels in 2019, when MDBs agreed new targets at the United Nations Secretary General's Climate Action Summit.

Africa: African Leaders Meet to Combat Land Degradation and Desertification At Amcen Special Session

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank, the African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) brought together African ministers of environment in Abidjan to adopt the Abidjan Declaration, a commitment to jointly tackle land degradation, desertification, and drought across Africa.

Africa: Transport Forum 2024 - Enhancing Regional Connectivity Through Innovative Technologies for Economic Growth

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Transport Forum, which is taking place in Abidjan from 18 to 20 September, set the tone from the outset by highlighting various challenges to be tackled in the sector, proposing solutions and outlining future prospects.

Africa: Africa50 Investment Platform Gets Thumbs Up for Its Innovative Financing, Strategic Partnerships and Performance

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Africa50, the investment platform established by African governments and the African Development Bank, is exceeding expectations and closing critical infrastructure funding gaps through innovative financing mechanisms and strategic partnerships, stakeholders heard on Thursday.

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