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[Ghanaian Times] Mental health conversations in Ghana have long been buried under stigma, brushed off as problems that do not belong here.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced a 12 per cent increase in general wages and a 15 percent rise in agricultural wages in a move aimed at cushioning workers against the raising cost of living.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has stepped up pressure on President William Ruto to fast-track the ratification of key international labour conventions, warning that continued delays are weakening worker protections and undermining government pledges.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has marked Workers' Day by paying tribute to South Africa's workforce, while welcoming its new Commissioner, Dr Johnstone Makhubu.

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[Daily News] Mwanza -- TWO people have drowned in Lake Victoria following a collision between a cargo vessel and a fishing boat, as police in Mwanza also reported the recovery of a 10-monthold child who had been abducted under suspicious circumstances.

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[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the successful conclusion of the elections of the President and Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, held in Midrand, Republic of South Africa.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Fish Town -- Farmers in River Gee County have endorsed cocoa as their primary agricultural commodity under Liberia's One County, One Commodity initiative, marking a significant step toward strengthening local agricultural production and economic growth.

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[FrontPageAfrica] WANGEKOR TOWN -- Summary:

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[FrontPageAfrica] Harper, Maryland County -- Students of William V.S. University turned out in large numbers on Thursday, April 30, 2025, to participate in the Student Government Association (SGA) elections aimed at selecting a new corps of student leaders.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has praised the Liberian government for what he described as ongoing development efforts across key sectors of the country.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia has granted its explicit consent for the Change of Control of the long-delayed Putu Iron Ore Project, clearing the way for Planet One Natural Resources Holdings PTE. Ltd. to assume ownership of one of the country's most significant untapped mineral assets, according to official correspondence from the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

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[Daily News] Mbeya -- THE project to connect 105 hamlets to electricity in Mbeya Region has reached 93 per cent completion, raising fresh hope for more than 3,400 residents set to benefit from the vital energy service.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former presidential candidate Tiawan Gongloe has criticized Vice President Jeremiah Koung for comments made earlier this week on ELBC radio, describing the remarks as dangerous, inflammatory, and unbecoming of a senior statesman at a time of heightened sensitivity over the Liberia-Guinea border dispute.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former House Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa has confirmed that he has finalized a deal to acquire a majority stake in Freedom Communications Inc., the parent company of Freedom FM, one of Montserrado County's widely listened-to radio stations.

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Ghana is actively courting private investors to help launch its first functional national airline in over two decades, signaling a decisive shift away from

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While the rest of the world’s air cargo markets stalled, African airlines soared, posting a 7% year-on-year increase in demand for March 2026. According to

Design Indaba  

Reframing fashion as cultural language, Sunny Dolat explores identity, ritual and diversity, challenging narrow views of African fashion.

Design Indaba  

Reframing fashion as cultural language, Sunny Dolat explores identity, ritual and diversity, challenging narrow views of African fashion.

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BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

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Kenya's new sporting icon Sabastian Sawe admits his world record time at the London Marathon came as a surprise.

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Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.