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Mastercard Cyber Pulse Report reveals how strengthening digital resilience supports economic continuity

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Mastercard Cyber Pulse Report: In EEMEA, public, technology, and financial sectors account for 44% of cyberthreat activity, while application security and

MTN’s 21 Days Of Y’ello Care Tackles Healthcare Access

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For 19 years, MTN South Africa’s employee-led “21 Days of Y’ello Care” has turned action into impact. As the campaign kicked off on Monday the

West Africa: EU-Supported Taskforce Seizes 735kg of Pangolin Scales

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[Liberian Observer] A major interdiction of 735.5 kilograms of pangolin scales by an EU-supported National Wildlife Crime Taskforce (WCTF) has once again placed the country at the center of the global fight against illegal wildlife trafficking, a multi-billion-dollar criminal industry increasingly linked to organized transnational networks.

Africa: Human Rights Watch Challenges 'Terms' of U.S. Health Aid to African Countries

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[Liberian Observer] A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has thrust Liberia into a growing international debate over health aid, data sovereignty, disease surveillance, and the future of global health partnerships after the organization alleged that the United States is conditioning critical health assistance on broad access to health information systems, pathogen samples, and compliance monitoring.

W.H.O. chief praises Uganda's efforts to limit spread of Ebola outbreak

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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.

From Farm To Safari Table: How This Hotel Is Redefining Eco-Tourism

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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

Global conflicts hit record high in 2025, study finds

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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.

Kenyan police fire tear gas at protest against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

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

Rwanda: Rwanda Secures $250m IMF Funding to Deal With External Shocks

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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.

Philippines earthquake: Residents clear debris amid concerns over aftershocks

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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.

Ghana: Ghana Earns $260m From Timber Exports, Domestic Sales in 2025 - CEO Forestry Commission

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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.

Uganda: Uganda Deploys Team to DRC to Contain Ebola

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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.

Liberia: Why the Secrecy About the U.S.-Liberia Health Pact?

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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?

Liberia: Liberia Takes On Nigerian Prophet Over Doomsday Prediction

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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.

What happened and why?

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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.

Iran and Israel pause strikes after rapid escalation of hostilities

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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.

Uganda: Museveni Assures WHO of Uganda's Readiness to Contain Ebola

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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.

Uganda: New Cabinet Members Sworn-in, Set for Orientation At Kyankwanzi

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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.

Sudan: Sudan Approves $139 Million Proposal to Combat Malaria, Tuberculosis, and HIV/Aids

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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.

Xi Jinping meets Kim Jong Un as China and North Korea tighten alliance

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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.

South Africa: Malema Wants Ngizwe Mchunu Locked Up for Six Months

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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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