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South Africa: Yaz Plus Birth Control Pills Recalled in South Africa Over Packaging Error

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[allAfrica] A serious packaging error has led to an immediate recall of a specific batch of Yaz Plus birth control pills in South Africa.

Southern Africa: SADC Extends Mission in DRC

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[Daily News] Harare -- The summit expressed concern about the continued deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in the country, reiterating SADC's support to DRC towards resolving the conflict

Negotiators race to reach deal as climate talks face deadlock

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This year's summit set itself a target to set a new global climate finance goal. But the talks are deadlocked due to the reluctance of rich countries to say how much they are willing to pay for countries to transition away from fossil fuels and toward clean energy

DRC: UDPS pushes for complete overhaul of 2006 constitution

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According to the party, the existing framework has become a significant obstacle to economic and societal reforms, which they see as essential for the nation's development.

US Envoy: No political will to end Sudan's war

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The fighting has left tens of thousands dead, forced millions from their homes, and pushed a large swath of the population to starvation.

Ex-Super Falcon says Fifa putting money 'over humanity'

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As the latest COP climate summit ends, two Nigeria internationals say footballers can play a leading role in combating climate change.

France alarmed by disappearance of writer in Algeria

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President Macron joins calls for information about Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, missing in Algiers.

Gunfire breaks out at the home of South Sudan's former spy chief who is under house arrest

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“There was a misunderstanding between the army and security forces deployed at the home,”

2024: Deadliest year ever for aid workers amid global conflicts - UN says

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“Before the year is even over, 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel worldwide,” OCHA spokesman Jens Laerke said.

Africa: Unveiling Africa's Greatest Hidden Assets - The Rise of Female Entrepreneurs

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[allAfrica] The African investment climate is optimistic. The African Development Bank's 2024 outlook was explicit. Africa's economic performance was strong and shows resilience, but that performance has been slower than expected and uneven. With challenges and global shocks, Africa's 2022 GDP growth slipped from 4.1 to 3.1 percent in 2023, yet, forecasters predict with smart policy and stable global conditions, it could climb to 3.7 percent in 2024, and 4.3 percent in 2025, making it the second-fastest growing

UK sanctions Angola's Isabel dos Santos in corruption crackdown

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The measures also impact an exiled Ukrainian oligarch, Dmytro Firtash, and Aivars Lembergs, one of Latvia’s richest men.

Africa: Game-Changing HIV Prevention Injectable Set To Reach Several African Countries

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[MSF] In 2022, the WHO recommended the innovative long-acting injectable version of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Cabotegravir (CAB-LA), as part of a comprehensive approach to HIV prevention. CAB-LA has been described as a potential game-changer in the fight against HIV, a disease that has affected many people. Nearly 40 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2023, while over 88 million have been infected since the beginning of the epidemic.

Liberia: One House, Two Speakers?

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[Liberian Observer] There is a single House of Representatives on Capitol Hill, the seat of the Liberian government, but there are certainly two Speakers now available for a single seat at the Lower House-if events unfolding at the first branch of government are anything to go by.

Liberia: Senate Goes Solo On Budget Hearings Process

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[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Senate has chosen to proceed independently with the budget review process due to the ongoing leadership crisis within the House, which has led to the delay in the conventional joint review procedure.

Nigeria: On Reuters' Spurious Allegations Against Nigerian Military in North-East

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[This Day] The National Human Rights Commission's panel set up to investigate the allegations by an international news medium, Reuters, of unprofessional and inhuman war in the Northeast recently submitted its report and came out with some far reaching recommendations, Michael Olugbode reports.

Liberia: 'Majority Bloc' Of Lawmakers Elect New Speaker

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Amid a legal challenge from Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa at the Supreme Court, the breakaway group of lawmakers at the House of Representatives has controversially elected Montserrado County Representative Richard Koon as Speaker.

Senegal: Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party secures historic election victory

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This victory grants Pastef significant power to push through structural reforms, with representatives hailing the “massive support of the people”. Voter turnout reached nearly 50%.

Ghana: Security Expert Cautions Against Influx of Firearms Into Country

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[Ghanaian Times] A security consultant, Professor Kwesi Aning, has raised the alarm over the growing sophistication of firearms entering the country, particularly during election years.

Ghana: Police Chief Wants Partnership With Media Ahead of Elections

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[Ghanaian Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has urged the media to work closely with the police to curb misinformation and disinformation before, during and after the general election.

Africa: Intimidation And Abuses Fuel Fears Of Prince Harry Charity Investigation 'Whitewash'

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[Survival International] Campaigners have voiced concerns that an investigation into African Parks, the charity whose figurehead is Prince Harry, may result in a whitewash.

Nigeria: Appeal Court Nullifies Judgement Against Rivers LG Election

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[Vanguard] The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the judgement that barred the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from releasing voters register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, for the conduct of local government elections that held in the state on October 5.

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