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Prince William honors conservation heroes at Tusk Awards in London

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The twelth edition of the Tusk Conservation Awards - a ceremony which honours the heroes of African conservation - took place in London on Wednesday.

Rwanda: Rwanda Not a Haven for Fugitives, Warns Top Prosecutor

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[New Times] A senior Rwandan justice official said the country would not accept to be a safe haven for foreign criminals after the Ministry of Justice extradited a terror suspect to India on Wednesday, November 27.

South Sudan's President urges focus on 2026 elections at Juba Forum

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'It makes sense to say, any agreement to replace the existing one will defeat the principle of inclusivity and will certainly lead to a cycle of conflict'',

Australia's senate considers social media ban for children under 16

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Australia's senate is debating a social media ban for children under the age of 16, after the House of Representatives passed the bill. Some argue that the world-first law is essential, but others argue it could lead youngsters to the dark web.

Liberia: Warlord-Turned Senator Prince Johnson is Dead

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Senator Prince Y Johnson, the leader of the erstwhile Independent National Patriotic Front of Liberia, is dead

Taking into account human rights is key in ending AIDS- UN report

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The UNAIDS new report titled "Take The Rights Path" brings together the latest research, case studies, and recommendations for getting the world on track.

Somalia: Somalia Seeks Interpol Red Notice for Jubaland President Madobe

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[Radio Dalsan] In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing political standoff, Somalia's federal government has formally requested an Interpol Red Notice to arrest Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, also known as "Madobe."

Kenya: No, Priest's Sermon Calling Out 'Thieves' Did Not Target Kenyan President Ruto

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[Africa Check] No, priest's sermon calling out 'thieves' did not target Kenyan president Ruto

Liberia: 'Boakai's First Year Is a Loss' - Senator Konneh

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[New Republic] A one-time supporter of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's Rescue Mission has descended on the administration's lapses in its first year of service to the Liberian people.

Nigeria: Brics Partnerships Drive $1.27 Billion Capital Inflow to Nigeria

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[Premium Times] This marks a substantial rise from $438.72 million during the same period in 2023, reflecting Nigeria's strategic engagement with BRICS economies to drive development.

Houses swept away in Uganda landslide after heavy rainfall

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At least 13 bodies have been found but officials fear the true number of dead is much higher.

Africa: If Begging Made Anyone Rich, Africa Would Be the Wealthiest - Museveni

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has said begging has never made anyone rich, noting that if this had been the case, Africa would have been the wealthiest in the world.

Africa: Political Will Needed to End Violence Against Women and Girls in Africa

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[allAfrica] This week Africa celebrates the 19th anniversary of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol), and the world begins the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. Both these commemorations come at a time when the Africa Union is drafting its Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls making it crucial to take stock of the challenges the region has faced in making the rights in the Maputo Protocol a

World leaders react to ceasefire in Lebanon

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The UN chief said Wednesday (Nov. 27) the deal represents “the first ray of hope for peace” in the regional war. South Africa expressed support for the implementation of the agreement in Lebanon and called for a similar move in Gaza.

Lebanon: Beirut residents and displaced celebrate ceasefire deal

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The truce could give some reprieve to 1.2 million Lebanese individuals displaced by the fighting. Across the border, tens of thousands of Israelis had fled their homes due to Hezbollah rockets fired into the country.

Africa: Tributes Pour in for WHO Africa Director-Elect Ndugulile

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[Premium Times] In August 2024, Ndugulile was elected as the next regional director for the WHO African region

Lebanon: Beirut residents and displaced celebrates ceasefire deal

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The truce could give some reprieve to 1.2 million Lebanese individuals displaced by the fighting. Across the border, tens of thousands of Israelis had fled their homes due to Hezbollah rockets fired into the country.

Kenya: Govt Employees Face November Salary Delays

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced a salary delay for all employees in ministries, departments, and agencies for November due to system upgrade.

Ethiopia: Govt to Receive Additional $251 Million From IMF

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia is poised to receive an additional US$251 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of a four-year, $3.4 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement finalized four months ago.

Africa: Nigeria's President in Paris As France Continues Shift Towards Anglophone Africa

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[RFI] Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu begins a three day state visit to France this Thursday, the first of its kind by a Nigerian leader in more than two decades, as Paris seeks to boost ties with English-speaking Africa.

Namibia: High Voter Turnout Reported in Zambezi Rural Areas

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[Namibian] Presiding officers in Zambezi's rural areas say that they have recorded high voter turnout since the polling stations opened.

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