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[OCHA] Juba, 19 August 2025: South Sudan remains one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a humanitarian worker, ranking as number two so far this year, according to Aid Worker Security Database. "On World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to humanitarian workers in South Sudan and around the world, remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, and rally support for people affected by crises," said Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, the Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan.

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[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- The Federal Civil Service Commission has announced a major salary increase for civil servants, effective September 2025, marking a significant step to improve living standards and reward public service contributions.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has moved to clarify the nomination of a Consul-General to Goma, following formal concerns raised by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), saying the process remains subject to parliamentary approval and subsequent diplomatic clearance.

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With over one million deaths annually linked to mosquito-borne diseases, World Mosquito Day calls for vigilance, innovation, and action against one of nature’s smallest but deadliest threats.

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The phone call came after discussions in Washington between the US and Ukrainian presidents together with seven European leaders.

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West Africa stands at a defining crossroads. As global aid recedes and trade alliances shift, West Africa is being challenged to take ownership of its

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John Thompson, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd and South Africa’s leading provider of industrial energy solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with

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Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic

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Payments, people and strategy are key to opening up new ways of transacting in South Africa

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By Adam Bateman, Head: Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Investor Services and Johan De Bruyn, Head: Fund Services, Investor Services

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Since July, Somali forces and African Union peacekeepers have intensified operations against the group's strongholds in the centre and south of the country

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Mourners gathered in Kyiv on Monday to bid farewell to Ukrainian artist and soldier Davyd Chychkan, who died after being wounded on the frontline in Zaporizhzhia.

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The meeting, held against the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing war, was framed as a turning point. While challenges remain — including whether Kyiv will cede territory — leaders left Washington with what they called a renewed sense of unity and momentum toward peace.

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[New Zimbabwe] THE United States Department of State has released a damning report on Zimbabwe's human rights situation, noting how perpetrators have gone unpunished and the increased abuse of journalists by the state.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's elite Danab commandos, backed by international partners, killed more than 100 al-Shabaab militants in a planned military operation in the Awdheegle area of the Lower Shabelle region, officials said Tuesday.

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[Nile Post] The political atmosphere in Uganda intensified on Monday as key opposition figures and hundreds of citizens flocked to the Electoral Commission to collect presidential nomination forms ahead of the 2026 elections.

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[New Zimbabwe] Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has taken another jab at controversial tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo, asserting that his practice of handing out vehicles and cash gifts to individuals of his choosing will soon come to an end.

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[Premium Times] The initiative slashed the cost of dialysis session from N50,000 to N12,000.

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[Premium Times] Ansaru has been linked to several kidnappings, attacks on security forces, and violent campaigns across northern Nigeria.