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UN launches new bid to revive Libya's elections

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National elections scheduled for December 2021 were abandoned amid disputes over the eligibility of the main candidates. A UN-backed political process to resolve more than a decade of conflict in the north African country has since stalled

The European Union-Africa Chamber of Commerce Appoints Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as Strategic Advisor

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The European Union-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (https://EU-Africa-Chamber.org) announces the appointment of Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard

Liberia: Youth Media Action, USAID Certify Four Female Journalists in Social Justice Reporting

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Youth Media Action (YMA) has certified four enterprising Liberian female journalists following a two-week intensive training program aimed at enhancing their skills in human rights defense and social justice reporting.

Rwanda: EPD, BK Foundation Light 141 Households With Solar Systems

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[New Times] Energy Private Developers (EPD) and BK Foundation have distributed solar power systems and improved cookstoves to 141 households in Nyanza and Ruhango districts.

Liberia: Work On Freeport-St. Paul Bridge Corridor Gains Momentum

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[Liberian Investigator] Bushrod Island -- The long-awaited asphalt pavement along the Freeport to St. Paul Bridge corridor has officially begun, marking a major milestone in this critical infrastructure project.

Liberia: Nimba Clan Seeks Support to Protect Community Forest

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[Liberian Investigator] GEH, Nimba County -- Villagers in a northeastern clan seek support to keep their forest amid huge challenges.

Aleph Hospitality solidifies market leadership in Ethiopia

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The Dubai-based hospitality group adds four new hotels in Ethiopia

Liberia: Violent Clash At SKD Leaves Two Injured As Football Rivalry Escalates

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- A violent clash between football fans on Saturday at the SKD Practice Pitch left Paynesville FC medic Alvin Gono and FC Fassell Deputy Coach Matthew Julutweh seriously injured.

Freedom and challenges: Syrians return to schools post-Assad

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A week after the sudden fall of the Assad regime, Syrians are returning to educational institutions with a renewed sense of freedom.

Zimbabwe: Doctors Want Govt to Show Cancer Machines Inventory, Drugs Bought From U.S.$30,8m From Sugar Tax

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[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has challenged government to provide an acquittal of how it expended money derived from the recently introduced sugar tax.

Malawi: 'Nothing New' in Chilima Plane Report

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[Nyasa Times] The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has expressed disappointment with the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the plane crash that killed Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, stating that the report did not reveal anything new. CHRR executive director Michael Kaiyatsa argued that the inquiry merely confirmed information already known by the public, without providing further clarity or new insights.

Uganda: Smart Agriculture Project to Introduce Black Soldier Fly Rearing in Nebbi

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[Independent (Kampala)] Nebbi, Uganda -- The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) plans to introduce rearing of the black soldier fly to Nebbi farmers under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP).

Sudan: South Kordofan - Widespread Rape of Women in the Nuba Mountains

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[Ayin English] Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters and allied militias have raped scores of women and girls, including in the context of sexual slavery, in Sudan's South Kordofan State, according to the human rights monitoring organisation, Human Rights Watch.

Kenya: Why I Embraced Vasectomy - a Father's Journey to Empowerment and Family Planning

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- For Richard Kilundo, a 55-year-old Nursing Officer at Lunga Lunga Sub-County Hospital, family planning is not just a professional responsibility--it's deeply personal. A father of three grown children aged 26, 24, and 19, Richard knew he didn't want any more children as he approached retirement.

South Africa: Artificial Intelligence Regulation in South Africa - Prioritising Human Security

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[ISS] Next year's G20 Summit could be an opportunity for leaders to address AI concerns regarding transparency, accountability and human oversight.

Is Netflix Exiting Nollywood?

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Despite claims to the contrary, recent actions by Netflix have some worried that the company is pulling back from Nigeria. After a recent spate of cancelled

Coming for Selfies, Staying for Art: Dakar’s Biennale Draws Young Crowd

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The Dakar Biennale is arguably the continent's hottest art fair, but a whole new crop of attendees this year made it the place to be. At the urging of

Mati Diop Talks “Uncategorisable” ‘Dahomey’ and Her Ambitions for African Cinema

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The award-winning 'Dahomey' is the latest film from Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop whose work consistently pushes boundaries. Part documentary and part

Jomo Tariku ‘Juxtaposed: A Portal to African Design’ at Philadelphia’s Wexler Gallery

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The creative work of Ethiopian-American artist and furniture designer, Jomo Tariku, is deeply influenced by African culture and design traditions. To showcase

Kigali is Africa’s Most Exciting Food City – and the Time to Visit is Now         

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Thanks to a culinary revolution spearheaded by Dieuveil Malonga, Kigali is emerging as an epicenter of African cuisine. Having traveled the continent

Ghana’s has become a December Hotspot

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It began in 2018 with President Nana Akufo-Addo’s call-to-action in Washington DC, urging Black people in the diaspora to visit Africa. The “Year of

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