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Between two nations: Chidimma Adetshina’s inspiring journey as Africa’s voice

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“The first step is to acknowledge that biases and prejudices exist,” she says. “Once we accept that, we can start finding ways to navigate and overcome them.

Zimbabwe: Ex-Minister Matonga Acquitted in U.S.$500k Theft Case

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[The Herald] Chegutu Magistrate Ms Evelyn Mashawakure has acquitted former Information Minister Bright Matonga, who was arrested last year in June for allegedly stealing farming implements worth about US$500 000.

Zimbabwe: Government Moves to Safeguard Citizens' Digital Privacy

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[The Herald] The collection of personal data by both the Zimbabwean authorities and multinational technology corporations has raised concerns among citizens, primarily due to the lack of disclosure and responsibility surrounding the storage and usage of such data.

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) honors winners of their Fashion Awards 2023 to encourage them to be the Voice of the Voiceless and break infertility stigma and support girl education

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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the Africa’s First Ladies, announced the winners

Zimbabwe: Minister Ndudzo Tours Hwedza Government Complex, Registry Offices

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[The Herald] The Second Republic has been commended for championing infrastructure development in Hwedza, thereby bringing key services closer to the people.

Zimbabwe: Kadoma Woman Jailed As Crack Down On Dagga Smuggling Intensifies

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[The Herald] A 33-year-old woman from Ingezi, Kadoma, who was found in possession of 6.2kg of dagga, has been jailed for an effective two and half years as authorities continue to crack the whip on those smuggling illegal drugs between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Somalia: Somali National Army Commander Commends Local Forces in Hiiraan for Bravery in Battle Against Terrorism

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[Radio Dalsan] The Commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces, General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, recently visited the forces stationed in the Qoryaale area, near Jalalaqsi in the Hiiraan region, to offer encouragement and show solidarity with the troops engaged in the fight against terrorism.

Somalia: Banadir Region Launches Annual Quran Recitation Competition for Ramadan

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[Radio Dalsan] The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Amir, officially inaugurated the annual Quran Recitation Competition for the month of Ramadan. Organized by the Banadir Regional Administration and the Municipality of Xamar, this event aims to promote Quranic knowledge and encourage religious devotion among students across the region.

Rebels in eastern Congo abducted 130 hospital patients, UN says

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“It is deeply distressing that M23 is taking patients from their hospital beds in coordinated raids and holding them incommunicado in undisclosed locations ,”

South African Woman on Trial for Kidnapping, Selling Daughter

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Kelly Smith is charged alongside her partner and another man over the disappearance of her daughter Joshlin more than a year ago.

Ethiopia: From Nile Basin Initiative to the Commission

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[Independent (Kampala)] Addis Ababa -- The pressing need to accelerate the establishment of a Nile Basin Commission topped the issues at this year's Nile Day celebrations on Feb. 22 in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.

Rwanda: How Rwanda Enhances Mother, Child Health Through Community Engagement

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[New Times] Rwanda has made progress in improving maternal health, focusing on integrated healthcare services, community involvement, and the use of technology to ensure accessible and efficient care.

Ghana: Finance Minister Targets Domestic Revenue Mobilisation for Economic Revival

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[Ghanaian Times] The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has identified enhanced domestic revenue mobilisation as one of the seven priority measures to revive the economy and accelerate the development of the country.

Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector hires lobbying firm to push African issues in Washington and the Trump administration

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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) – representing the voice of the African energy sector – has enlisted international consulting

Orange Africa and Middle East and Eutelsat Announce a Strategic Partnership to Accelerate the Deployment of Satellite Internet in Africa and the Middle East

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Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) and Eutelsat announce a strategic partnership to bridge the digital divide through satellite

First Preschool-Aged Child Receives Arpraziquantel for the Treatment of Schistosomiasis

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UTRECHT, The Netherlands, 4 March 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – The Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium is proud to announce that the first preschool-aged

Ghana: Group of Lawmakers ReIntroduce Controversial Anti-Gay Legislation

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[allAfrica] Monrovia -- A group of Ghanaian MPs reintroduced the controversial anti-gay rights bill which stalled in 2024 after a decision by former president Nana Akufo-Addo not to sign it into law, the BBC reported, paving the way for harsher penalties in the country.

Liberia: Motorcyclists Demand End to 'No-Go Zones,' Threaten Weekly Protests

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Hundreds of motorcyclists took to the streets of Monrovia on Monday, vowing to stage weekly protests until the government lifts its controversial "no-go zones" policy, which bans them from key areas of the city.

Nigeria: How Biden Pressured Nigeria to Release Binance Official Tigran Gambaryan

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[Premium Times] As officials in the executive arm of the U.S. government badgered Nigeria to free Mr Gambaryan, so were that country's lawmakers.

South Africa: Cabinet Concludes Engagements On Funding Budget Shortfall

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana and National Treasury are set to finalise the budget and table it before Parliament next week on Wednesday, 12 March 2025.

Sudan: Children As Young As One Reported Among Survivors of Rape During Sudan's Violent Conflict - Unicef

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[United Nations in Sudan] UNICEF calls for urgent international efforts to protect and support children in Sudan

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