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Kenya's local markets a treasure trove of second-hand football jerseys

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With 180,000 tonnes of discarded garments imported into Kenya each year, with luck one can spot an authentic shirt.

Africa: The U.S. Bought Time on AGOA. Now it Needs a Strategy.

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[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- In February, U.S. Congress passed a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This came after a year of foot-dragging which resulted in the temporary lapse of the trade preference program. Meanwhile, China extended duty-free access to 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations.

South Africa: Vetting Crisis - Efforts Hampered By Persistent Delays With More Than 100,000 Teachers Unchecked

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[Daily Maverick] Three years after the government began mandatory vetting of teachers against the National Register for Sex Offenders, more than 119,000 educators across several provinces remain unchecked, raising serious concerns about learner safety and the pace of implementation.

South Africa: An Hour of Terror - What Happened When 10 Gunmen Entered Settlement Killing 12

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[Daily Maverick] A heavily armed gang of 10 suspects opened fire indiscriminately inside the gated Jumpers informal settlement on Tuesday night. As Gauteng police launch a massive manhunt, traumatised residents recount an hour of terror amid suspected ties to illegal mining.

South Africa: Did US Aid Cuts Break Precisely the Things We Need Most for the Lenacapavir Rollout?

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[spotlight] With a new six-monthly injection, South Africa last week launched the most promising new HIV prevention tool in years, but much of the infrastructure that made HIV prevention services accessible to high-risk groups has been dismantled over the last year. Spotlight asks whether we can successfully deliver this breakthrough technology without the trusted pathways decimated by cuts to aid from the United States.

South Africa: No, Viral Photo of Protestors in South Africa 'Looting Coffins' Is Fake

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[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Service delivery protests in and around Bloemfontein, South Africa in May 2026 did escalate into looting which targeted immigrants. However, one particularly dramatic image shared on social media - supposedly showing looters making off with a coffin and headstone - is an AI-generated fake.

UK: Belfast violence leaves homes burnt and families displaced

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Belfast awoke to scenes of destruction on 10 June after anti immigration protests descended into violence across several parts of Northern Ireland, leaving homes damaged, vehicles burnt out and families displaced.

Philippines continues rescue effort after powerful Mindanao quake

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The Philippines continued rescue operations on 10 June after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, killing at least 37 people, injuring nearly 500 and forcing more than 32,000 residents from their homes.

Manhunt underway in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting

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Gauteng province's top cop said it was too early to say if the incident late on Tuesday night was related to illegal mining in the area.

Namibia: New Oil Discovery Offshore Namibia

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[Namibian] QatarEnergy and Shell have announced a new oil discovery off the coast of Namibia.

Namibia: Ballotti Apologises to Students Over Social Media Remarks

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[Namibian] Deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Dino Ballotti has apologised to students over remarks he made during a protest on the ongoing student funding crisis.

Environmental concerns over Nigeria's $11 billion coastal highway

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Nigeria's ambitious $11 billion coastal highway promises to transform transport and tourism along the Atlantic coast. But as construction advances, environmentalists, fishermen and villagers warn the project could worsen coastal erosion, destroy forests and threaten livelihoods.

Uganda: LGBTQ+ - an Open Letter to the 12th Parliament of Uganda

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[Independent (Kampala)] This week, Cabinet took their oaths at State House Entebbe, marking the formal beginning of what will be the government for the next half-decade, that is, 2026 to 2031. This was on the heels of a general election held in January and the constitution of Parliament late last month. Millions of Ugandans who stood in the hot African sun to cast their ballots did so with expectations and hopes. Those hopes must be honoured. This Parliament in particular, and government in general, have a solemn obligation to

South Africa: Refugee Appeals Authority Issues Urgent Call to Asylum Seekers

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Refugee Appeals Authority (RAA) has called on all asylum seekers with pending appeals, who are currently gathered outside the Durban Refugee Reception Office, to report to the Authority's offices as a matter of urgency to receive and acknowledge notices relating to their appeals.

South Africa: Rule of Law Must Guide Fight Against Illegal Immigration, Says Cachalia

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[SAnews.gov.za] Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, has reaffirmed government's commitment to tackling illegal immigration, while warning that vigilantism and violence against foreign nationals have no place in South Africa.

Kenya: Kenya Fully Supports UN Expansion Project in Nairobi, DP Kindiki Says

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 10 -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to supporting the expansion of the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON), saying the government has committed billions of shillings toward infrastructure and modernization projects linked to the initiative.

Netheralnds: Marktweg in The Hague becomes iconic orange street for World Cup fever

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Residents of Marktweg in The Hague have once again transformed their street into a sea of orange ahead of the FIFA World Cup, continuing a popular local tradition that has become a symbol of community spirit and support for the national team.

Somalia: Somali Referee Omar Artan Returns to Hero's Welcome After US Entry Denial

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned to Mogadishu on Wednesday to a warm reception from supporters after being denied entry to the United States, where he had been scheduled to officiate at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Somalia: Somali Opposition Accuses Government of Targeting Political Rivals

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali opposition leaders on Wednesday accused the federal government of using security forces to intimidate political opponents and called for an immediate halt to operations targeting opposition figures.

Tanzania: Tanzania Budget 2026/27 - Taxes, Jobs, Growth in Focus

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Government is set to present its 2026/27 national budget in Parliament tomorrow, where the Finance Minister, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, is expected to table a fiscal plan that will guide taxation, public expenditure and key national economic priorities, at a time when the country continues to record economic growth and strengthen efforts to attract investment while maintaining stability in household incomes and consumer demand.

Zimbabwe's burial societies evolve to offer help to the living

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Funerals are never easy for families mourning their loss. They can also be a moment of financial stress. In Zimbabwe, some people are turning to burial societies for help. Those societies are now also helping the living pay for daily expenses.

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