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[SAnews.gov.za] The National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (NHTKL) says it fully endorses the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI).

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[Dabanga] "Sudanese women, you are not alone." In a video message on the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women today, Anna Block Mazoyer, Swedish Ambassador and Special Envoy to Sudan, has commended the women of Sudan for their resilience and strength, and assures that "the Swedish government and many others in the international community stand in solidarity with you..."

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On the work Mbappe has done during the international break, Ancelotti revealed that the focus has been on improving the team’s defense but joked about the forward’s role in training. “I’m not going to teach him how to play as a striker; he can teach me,”

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This prolongs a declaration that the U.N. agency first made in August. Africa is the hardest hit continent.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai at the climax of his four days visit to Sierra Leone said the impasse at the House of Representatives is a normal Legislative process that his government is capable of handling.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Over a month has passed since the political impasse erupted in Liberia's House of Representatives, where lawmakers under the banner "Majority Bloc" sought to unseat Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. Refusing to convene under his gavel, the bloc began holding separate sessions in the joint chamber, culminating last Thursday in their declaration of the Speaker's seat vacant and the election of Rep. Richard Nagbe Koon (District #11, Montserrado County) as their new Speaker.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Freetown -- The Director General of the Cabinet of Liberia, Hon. Nathaniel T. Kwabo, held a pivotal meeting with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Hon. John Sumailah, on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the latter's OAU Drive office in Freetown. Hon. Sumailah, who also serves as the head of Sierra Leone's Civil Service, warmly received Hon. Kwabo during President Joseph Boakai's state and working visit to Sierra Leone.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia has been spotlighted as one of Africa's top seven destinations for deep-water oil discoveries and hydrocarbon growth, according to the African Energy Council. The recognition underscores the country's potential, with its 29 offshore blocks estimated to hold 1 billion barrels of oil by 2035.

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[New Era] Two of the eldest residents in the Hardap region, Abraham Nuseb (91) from Stampriet and retired pastor Adam Gariseb (97) from Hoachanas, have confirmed their plans to vote in the national elections on Wednesday.

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[New Era] Namibia has welcomed the decision by the International Criminal Court to issue a warrants of arrest for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

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[New Era] Walvis Bay -- American energy technology giant, Baker Hughes, has opened a multi-million-dollar liquid mud plant as well as a cement bulk facility in Walvis Bay. These further boost Namibia's energy sector.

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In 2023, 140 women and girls died every day at the hands of their partner or a close relative, which means one woman killed every 10 minutes.

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[Premium Times] NiMet predicted light rains over parts of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States.

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At least 1.4 million people, or about half of the population, have registered to vote in the elections, with 15 political parties running for president and seats in the National Assembly.

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South Africa flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and England fullback Ellie Kildunne were named World Rugby's players of the year on Sunday.

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The EU recalled its envoy on Saturday after Niger's military rulers accused him of distributing €1.3 million in flood relief to NGOs without prior approval. The EU rejected the allegations, expressing "profound disagreement."

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[Premium Times] Now in its 18th year, the beautiful Christmas decoration...has come to be recognised as an iconic tourist attraction, bringing visitors from far and wide who visit with their families and friends to take pictures and enjoy the ambience of the street.

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[Nile Post] Kenyan statesman and veteran politician Raila Odinga has intensified his campaign to become the next Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) through a series of high-level engagements in West Africa.

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[Liberian Observer] The Supreme Court of Liberia has issued a stay order directing the "Majority Bloc" of the House of Representatives to halt all actions and return to the status quo while it reviews a petition filed by House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and his allies.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- 51,100 women and girls globally were killed by intimate partners or other family members in 2023, according to a new report by the United Nations.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has reiterated its unwavering dedication to fostering sustainable peace, security, and development within the Great Lakes Region, emphasizing these as essential pillars for regional prosperity.