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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.

Kenya's High Court upholds former Deputy President impeachment

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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.

Kenya: Laikipia County Opposes Proposed Ebola Quarantine Facility in Nanyuki

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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.

Belgium: Thousands protest alleged police violence in Brussels

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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

The Missing Link In Cyber Resilience – Why Identity Recovery Now Matters Most

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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

Franchising And The 90 Day Threshold

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Franchising: If you stepped away for 90 days, would your franchise brand survive? Most franchise owners believe their business would hold. The honest

Cuba: Powerful offshore earthquake shakes Havana, prompting office evacuation

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A powerful earthquake struck western Cuba on 8 June, sending people rushing out of buildings in Havana. Witnesses described scenes of confusion as offices were evacuated and workers waited outside for safety checks.

Nigeria: Govt Targets Youth Unemployment Through Technical Skills Reform

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[Vanguard] Federal Government has disclosed plans to reduce unemployment in the country, saying it has developed a framework to connect available skills and labour market demands through technical and vocational training.

Congo-Kinshasa: 'Rare, Untreatable Strain' - Ebola Toll Mounts in Eastern DR Congo

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[UN News] The top UN aid official in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is in Ituri province - the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak - for a three-day assessment visit, as the confirmed case count reaches 515 across three eastern provinces.

ICC suspends Chief Prosecutor over allegations of sexual misconduct

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A key governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office.

Ukraine: Strikes in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy kill three civilians and injure dozens

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Ukraine reported fresh civilian casualties on 8 June after Russian drone strikes hit residential areas in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy.

Africa: U.S. Health Aid to African Countries Tied to Harmful Conditions - HRW

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[HRW] Washington -- Pacts Require Abortion Surveillance, Rights to Specimen Sharing, Data Access

South Africa: Ramaphosa's Migration Contradiction - Acknowledging Xenophobia While Feeding the Myth

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[Daily Maverick] The greatest threat facing SA is not migration. It is the growing willingness to blame migrants for problems created by the state itself.

South Africa: As SA's Public Services Falter, Emergency Response Industry Faces a Privatisation Moment

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[Daily Maverick] In the face of failing public services, South Africans are increasingly turning to private emergency response options, with tech platforms like Aura leading the charge.

Blow for Kenya's ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachment

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The decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua's bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.

Africa: All of Africa Today - June 9, 2026

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Zimbabwe: Mutapa Brokered Deal Revives Air Zimbabwe's Harare-London Flights

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[New Zimbabwe] Air Zimbabwe will resume direct flights between Harare and London on July 1, 2026, ending a 14-year absence from the United Kingdom market.

Nigeria: 3 Dead, 35 Hospitalised As Train Derails in Delta

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[Vanguard] Tragedy struck at Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State on Monday, as three persons are feared dead and 35 others wounded following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe train.

Nigeria: Abducted Oyo Principal Speaks From Captivity, Begs Nigerians to Secure Their Freedom

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[Vanguard] *Warns: Don't play politics with our lives

Nigeria: NPA, Nimasa, Others Watch As Tankers Shut Down Mile 2-Apapa Expressway

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[Vanguard] Motorists and commuters were stranded for hours in traffic, yesterday, following a gridlock caused by an upsurge of tankers along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway that obstructed vehicular movement and blocked access and other link roads.

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