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South Africa: Senior Cop Shot Two Days Before He Was Due to Answer for What Was On His Phone

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[Scrolla] Major General Feroz Khan, deputy head of SAPS Crime Intelligence, was shot in his lower body in Houghton on Sunday night and rushed to Netcare Milpark Hospital. Khan was due to testify at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday after dropping his court bid to block investigators from accessing his seized electronic devices.

Kenya: Absa Bank Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed Resigns

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Absa Bank Kenya Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamed has resigned after serving the lender for 32 years.In a statement, the bank said Mohamed will leave his position with immediate effect to pursue other career opportunities.

Uganda: Ntungamo Farmers Brace for Harsh Dry Season As Drought Tightens Grip

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[Nile Post] Farmers in Ntungamo District are racing against worsening drought conditions as crops wither, water sources diminish and pasturelands dry up across several rural communities.

Liberia: Candidate Quotas Alone Won't Increase Women's Representation-EFFL Says

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[New Dawn] Monrovia, June 29, 2026 - The Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia (EFFL) says requiring political parties to field at least 30 percent female candidates will not, by itself, increase women's representation in the National Legislature, proposing instead that Liberia adopt a proportional representation electoral system.

Uganda: Uganda to Evacuate Citizens From South Africa As June 30 Anti-Migrant Deadline Looms

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[Nile Post] Uganda is set to evacuate hundreds of its citizens from South Africa following a surge in anti-migrant sentiment and growing fears of violence targeting foreign nationals.

Nigeria: Xenophobia - Next Evacuation Flight Leaves South Africa Tuesday - Govt

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[Vanguard] The federal government has confirmed that the next evacuation flight bringing Nigerians home from South Africa will depart on Tuesday as efforts continue to ensure the safety of citizens following fears of possible xenophobic attacks.

South Africa: Police to Investigates Major General Khan's Attempted Murder

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[SAPS] The #SAPS has launched a high-level investigation following the attempted assassination of Major General Feroz Khan who was shot on Sunday evening on 3rd Avenue in Houghton.

Warring parties in Mali committing serious rights abuses, HRW report finds

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Warring parties in Mali are committing serious rights abuses, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch.

Top South African police officer survives assassination attempt

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Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.

One year after Washington peace deal, eastern DRC still waiting for peace

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As eastern Congo continues to grapple with insecurity, residents say they are looking beyond diplomatic declarations and hoping instead for meaningful improvements in their daily lives.

Nigeria: FHA Secures Land Across 28 States for Affordable Housing Expansion

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[Leadership] The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has secured prime land in 28 states across Nigeria as part of its ongoing drive to expand access to affordable housing and strengthen its presence across the country.

Nigeria: TAG Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Creating 5m Jobs By 2030

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[Leadership] The humanitarian organisation operating under the auspices of The Advertisement Group (TAG) Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to creating over five million jobs for Nigerians within five years.

Nigeria: We Recovered the Biggest Haul of Terrorists' Equipment in Nigeria Since 9-11 - U.S.

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[This Day] The United States has disclosed that the cache of seized materials from terrorists during its recent raid in Nigeria was the largest haul of enemy electronic equipment recovered since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Nigeria: Resident Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike, Give Federal Govt 4-Week Ultimatum

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[Leadership] The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has extended its ultimatum to the federal government by another four weeks over unresolved welfare and professional issues affecting its members nationwide, while declaring an industrial dispute with the government.

Nigeria: It's My Turn to Be Imo State Governor, Says PDP National Secretary, Anyanwu

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[Leadership] The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu has declared that it is his turn to govern Imo State, after his contemporaries such as Dr. Ikedi Ohakim, Chief Emeka Ihedioha and Dr. Hope Uzodimma have governed the state.

Nigeria: Oil Price Drop - FCCPC Warns Fuel Importers, Refiners, Others Against Exploiting Consumers

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[Leadership] The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned refiners, importers, depot operators, marketers and retail outlet owners against exploiting consumers after finding only marginal reductions in the prices of petroleum products despite a sharp fall in global crude oil prices.

Kenya: Senator Olekina Calls for Nationwide Removal of Roadside Billboards, Citing Safety Risks and Urban Disorder

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has called for the nationwide removal of billboards erected on road reserves, arguing that the ongoing crackdown in Nairobi should be expanded to all counties to improve road safety and restore order in urban centres.

Kenya: Safaricom My OneApp Hits 4.7 Million Users As Legacy Apps Face Phase-Out

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Safaricom says adoption of its unified "My OneApp" platform has reached 4.7 million registered users in Kenya as the telecommunications giant accelerates plans to phase out its legacy digital applications.

Kenya: President Ruto Assents to County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2026

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill 2026, paving the way for the equitable sharing of revenue among county governments across the country.

Kenya: NTSA Says School Buses, Commercial Service Vehicles Won't Be Penalized Over New Inspection Rules

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified that motorists and transport operators will not face penalties over several newly introduced vehicle inspection requirements as confusion continues over the implementation of the 2026 regulations.

Kenya: Detectives Arrest Suspect Accused of Using Hired Car in Mombasa Robbery Spree

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives have arrested a man accused of hiring a vehicle in Malindi before allegedly disguising it with fake number plates and using it as a getaway car in a violent robbery in Mombasa.

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