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Thousands of protesters rallied in Abidjan this weekend, despite heavy rain, to demand the return of opposition leader Tidjane Thiam to Côte

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[CAF] Record-breaker Depu netted a brace of goals as Angola retained their COSAFA Cup crown with a 3-0 victory over hosts South Africa in the 2025 final played at the Toyota Stadium in Mangaung on Sunday.

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[Namibian] In her Father's Day message on Sunday, president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged the nation to honour those fathers who embrace their role with dignity, love, and a sense of responsibility.

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged all judges to continue upholding the principles of justice with integrity and professionalism to strengthen the dignity of the judiciary.

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[Daily Trust] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it will begin distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel nationwide.

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[Namibian] The charges faced by former minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Mac Hengari after his arrest seven weeks ago must be rejected as invalid, because they are premised on a rape charge against Hengari that does not exist, a lawyer argued in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court yesterday.

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday praised the African Development Bank (AfDB) as a vital partner in advancing Tanzania's development agenda.

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[Ethiopian Herald] "Ethiopia has long been recognized for its commitment to hospitality, especially towards refugees seeking safety and a better life. With a growing number of displaced individuals finding refuge within its borders, Ethiopia is taking significant steps to integrate these populations into its national systems. This integration is not just a humanitarian response; it is a strategic approach to enhance social cohesion, economic development, and national stability.

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[Daily News] Dodoma -- Tanzania has registered significant milestones in the implementation of the Third National Five-Year Development Plan (2020/21-2025/26), with key achievements including the building of a resilient economy and the strengthening of economic diplomacy.

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Under pressure from investors and mounting Chinese competition, Jumia is revamping its strategy to reclaim its footing in Africa’s e-commerce scene.

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[Shabelle] The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), the officially recognised national trade union centre in Somalia, has formally endorsed the Call to Action on Fostering Social Dialogue for a Just Transition to a Resilient Low-Carbon Economy, a major international initiative placing workers and social dialogue at the heart of global climate action.

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[New Times] The government plans to spend Rwf7 trillion in the 2025/26 fiscal year, which starts July 1, with a significant share of the funding sourced domestically, which reflects a steady progress toward sustainable national financing.

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[New Times] In bustling markets in the City of Kigali, shoppers and sellers are feeling the pinch. Tomatoes that once sold for Rwf 200 now go for Rwf 500 at bare minimum while a small bucket that used to cost Rwf1,500 is now Rwf2,500.

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[Scrolla] Aiden Markram smashed 136 runs to lead South Africa to a record-breaking run chase at the home of cricket. Temba Bavuma batted through injury and got the biggest cheer as he lifted the World Test Championship trophy.

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[Shabait] Barentu, 15 June 2025 - A workshop aimed at addressing health problems affecting humans and livestock, as well as environmental pollution caused by unsafe waste management and plastic use, was conducted on 13 June in Barentu, Gash Barka Region.

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[New Times] Rwandan reggae icon Raphael Mitali, better known by his stage name Natty Dread, died on the morning of June 14 at the age of 56 following a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Proteas on their historic victory in the International Cricket Council's Test Championship, after five-wicket win over Australia at Lord's, England, on Saturday.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has welcomed the return of 249 South African troops who were deployed to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC).

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, June 15, 2025 -- A national political dialogue convened by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud failed to take off on Sunday in Mogadishu, after opposition leaders and key federal member states boycotted the meeting over concerns about the structure and legality of the talks.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's opposition leaders have twice rejected calls for a political dialogue initiated by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, resulting in the failure of both attempts to hold the talks, sources say.