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Temu hit with €200m EU fine over consumer safety failures

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The European Commission has fined Chinese online marketplace Temu €200 million, saying it failed to properly protect consumers in the European Union from unsafe and illegal products sold on its platform.

Kenya: Kenya Turns to AI in Bid to Boost Tourism Earnings Through Google Deal

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI,Kenya,May 29-Kenya is betting on artificial intelligence and big data to reposition its tourism sector as a key driver of economic growth after entering a strategic partnership with Google Kenya to modernize destination marketing, tourism analytics, and visitor experiences.

Kenya: Ogamba Dissolves Utumishi School Board After Probe Exposes Safety Failures

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy for failing to enforce compliance with school safety regulations following yesterday's dormitory fire that led to the death of 16 students.

Eight students arrested after deadly Kenya school fire

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A suspected arson attack at a Kenyan girls’ boarding school has left 16 students dead and 79 injured, exposing alleged negligence, overcrowding and ignored warnings. Authorities have arrested eight students as investigators probe one of the country’s deadliest school tragedies in years.

Namibia: Genocide Remembrance Day - Confronting the Historical Truths

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[Namibian] We stand together to confront a historical truth that, for over a century, was met with calculated silence, and to advance an unyielding demand for reparatory justice.

Nigeria: 2027 - APC Forum Raises Concerns Over Primaries, Calls for Internal Reforms

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[Vanguard] The North-Central All Progressives Congress, APC Forum has expressed concerns over the conduct of the party's recently concluded primary elections and called for reforms aimed at strengthening internal democracy within the ruling party.

Zimbabwe: Parliament to Debate CAB3 As Public Input Reviewed

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[263Chat] Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, says Parliament is expected to begin formal debate on a constitutional bill next week, with the legislative process likely to be completed by the end of June.

Nigeria: Nigeria Risks Health Insecurity Without Urgent Pharma Reforms, Experts Warn

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[Leadership] Pharmaceutical experts have warned that Nigeria's rising dependence on imported medicines poses a growing threat to national health security, calling for urgent executive reforms and stronger policy implementation to prevent a deepening crisis.

Africa: Nigeria's Expanding Tech Ecosystem Leads Africa's Innovation Push - Report

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[Leadership] Nigeria's growing influence in Africa's technology and innovation ecosystem has received fresh global recognition as startups founded by Nigerians emerged strongly on Bloomberg's latest list of 25 African Startups to Watch.

South Africa: Government Publishes Sovereign Use of Proceeds Framework

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[SAnews.gov.za] National Treasury has announced the publication of its Sovereign Use of Proceeds Framework, together with the accompanying Second Party Opinion.

South Africa: Deputy President On Working Visit to India to Drive Investment

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[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile is undertaking a working visit to the Republic of India to engage with business leaders and investors and attract more investment for both countries.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Official Launch of Kruger National Park Centenary

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[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park is set to mark a historic milestone as President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the official launch of the Park's centenary commemorations at Skukuza Rest Camp in Mpumalanga on Saturday evening.

Gambia: The Gambia's First Special Prosecutor - a Non-Gambian?

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[ISS] To achieve justice and reconciliation, the Special Prosecutor must ensure that accountability appears neither distant nor external to victims.

Uganda: Amin and Museveni in the Eyes of Prof Mamdani

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Renowned scholar Professor Mahmood Mamdani has defended part of former president Idi Amin's political legacy while sharply criticising President Yoweri Museveni.

US Travelers Dominate African Safari Market

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Us travelers dominate african: American travelers now account for nearly half of all bookings at Asilia Africa, firmly establishing the US as the largest

Kenya: Kenya Ranks Low Globally in Shift Toward Smoke-Free Alternatives

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is lagging behind many African countries in helping smokers shift away from traditional cigarettes, according to a new global ranking released ahead of World No Tobacco Day.

Kenya: CJ Koome Appoints Justice Wanjiru Karanja Acting Court of Appeal President Ahead of June Election

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Chief Justice Martha Koome has appointed Lady Justice Wanjiru Karanja as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal following the expiry of Justice Daniel Musinga's five-year term at the helm of the country's second-highest court.

South Africa: DA Demands Emergency Parliamentary Meeting Over 28,000 Untraceable Parolees

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[DA] The Democratic Alliance has written to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Kgomotso Ramolobeng, to demand an emergency meeting after revelations that nearly 28,000 parolees have disappeared from the system, including offenders convicted of murder, rape, aggravated robbery and kidnapping.

DR Congo: doctors combat Ebola with supportive care as patients show signs of recovery

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Doctors in the Democratic Republic of Congo are tirelessly assisting patients in combating the recent Ebola outbreak, with some patients now showing signs of recovery from the deadly virus.

Rwanda: Why Rwanda Is Backing Historic World Court Climate Decision

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[New Times] Rwanda is among the countries that have voted in favour of the historic World Court climate crisis ruling, which states that countries have a responsibility to protect people from climate change and should be held accountable for failing to act.

Africa: Africa Has the Capital to Finance Its Future, Now It Must Mobilise It

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[New Times] The latest economic outlook report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) projects that the continent will grow at 4.2 per cent in 2026, slightly down from 4.4 per cent in 2025, before bouncing back to its growth trajectory in 2027.

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