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[Premium Times] The country faces a public health crisis characterised by a poor supply of affordable medicines and too few pharmacies.

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[Premium Times] In his remarks, the Zamfara commissioner reaffirmed the government's commitment to enhancing education in the state.

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[Vanguard] The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos State Chapter, is planning a 24-hour protest on May Day over alleged anti-labour practices by app-based companies including Uber, Bolt.

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[Vanguard] Jos - The four branches of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA in Plateau State, have asked that States be allowed to establish State Police, armed with weapons to defend communities in the face of continued killings and growing security threats.

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[DA] The remarks below were delivered this morning by the DA Spokesperson on Finance, Dr Mark Burke MP, in front of the High Court in Cape Town where the DA's urgent court application to interdict the pending VAT increase will be heard. A recording of this morning's event can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7QFDB9dnT2c

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has come under scrutiny over the licensing of unqualified and non-compliant medical facilities in Kenya.

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[Vanguard] Afrobeat superstar Davido has addressed his past relationship with convicted fraudster and socialite Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi.

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MEST Africa (www.Meltwater.org), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced its second cohort of 12 innovative companies for the Mastercard

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[Dabanga] The escalating ground offensive and shelling in battles between the (Sudanese Armed Forces) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in and around the North Darfur capital of El Fasher over the past week, has resulted in a new humanitarian emergency, as 'at least three million' displaced civilians have fled westwards, and are overwhelming resources in the Tawila and Jebel Marra areas.

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday undertake a working visit to Maseru in the Kingdom of Lesotho to co-chair the second session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and Lesotho.

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined the world in offering condolences on the passing of the Roman Catholic Church leader, Pope Francis.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has joined the global community in celebrating Earth Day 2025 while also reflecting on South Africa's progress in safeguarding the environment and fostering a sustainable future for all.

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[New Zimbabwe] Residents of Harare ignored war veteran Blesses Geza's call for a stay away on Tuesday, with most businesses operating as usual.

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Cardinals met at the Vatican on Tuesday to plan the conclave to elect his successor and to make other decisions about running the Catholic Church.

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[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reports that the three junta-led countries made their official exit from ECOWAS earlier in the year.

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In Madrid, Laureus World Sports Awards gathered some of the most important athletes in the world on Monday evening for an annual award ceremony.

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[ISS] The country faces a public health crisis characterised by a poor supply of affordable medicines and too few pharmacies.

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A scheme is offering female prisoners in West Africa an opportunity to earn a football coaching badge which could help them get a job after their release.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kahawa Law Courts has denied bond to three individuals facing terror-related charges.

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[Liberian Observer] Huge presence of police and other security apparatuses marred the Nimba's Senatorial By - Election over fear of disruption like what happened in Beo Longatuo in Nimba District near Cote d'Ivoire border, where some disgruntled youth ransacked the polling places and took away ballot boxes.

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[Liberian Observer] The Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL) has announced the start of a major operation to reroute and replace a section of the country's fiber optic cable infrastructure, aimed at improving Liberia's internet resilience and long-term connectivity-- a move the company says is entirely technical and has no political motives.