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South Africa: Western Cape Govt Promises Progress On Inner-City Housing Projects

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[GroundUp] Several social housing projects in Cape Town will go to tender this year

Kenya: Garissa Women Lawmakers in Dramatic Clash At Parliament Gardens

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[Capital FM] A dramatic confrontation between Nominated MP Umi Harun (ODM) and EALA legislator Falhada Iman (UDA) erupted at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday afternoon, drawing significant attention after video footage of the altercation went viral on social media platforms.

Nigeria: Nigeria Loses Billions As 16,000 Doctors Exit in Seven Years -- Minister

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[Premium Times] The minister noted that the doctor-to-population ratio in Nigeria has dropped to 3.9 per 10,000 people.

Nigeria: US Laments Nigeria's Import Ban On Key Products

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[Premium Times] "These policies create significant trade barriers that lead to lost revenue for US businesses looking to expand in the Nigerian market"

Africa: Africa Faces Critical Shortage of Oral Health Workers Amid Rising Disease Burden

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[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- Africa faces a chronic shortage of oral health workers due to underinvestment, leaving millions of people without adequate care and vulnerable to preventable oral diseases, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) workforce fact sheet on oral health released today.

East Africa: Science-Backed Solutions Buoying Water Security in East Africa

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[IPS] Nairobi -- In East Africa, climate change has made water a lifeline and threat.

Africa: Hundreds of International Student Visas Revoked Without Warning Across the Us

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[People's Dispatch] Reports indicate that the Trump administration is finding any justification to revoke student visas, including speeding tickets

Congo-Kinshasa: 41,700 Refugees Have Fled Violence to Uganda

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[UN News] Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, "sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight," said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.

Sudan: RSF Drone Attack Hits Airport Fuel Depot in Sudan's Northern State

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[Dabanga] Dongola / Ed Debba -- The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a drone strike on Dongola Airport in Sudan's Northern State on Monday, targeting a key fuel depot and triggering a massive explosion visible across the city.

Rwanda: Rwanda's Image Abroad - How Western Countries Are Beginning to Turn Their Backs

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[The Conversation Africa] Rwanda enjoyed good relations with the western world for many years. This was due to systematic and intentional efforts to build its profile as a constructive regional actor, especially through the UN peacekeeping framework.

Africa: Politics Aside, New Research Shows There Are Good Financial Reasons to Back Working From Home

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[The Conversation Africa] In the pre-industrial era, people often lived and worked in the same building. This removed the need to travel to work.

Africa: Demographics Not Poor Governance Explain Africa's Slow Development

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[ISS] Until dependency ratios shift, Africa's large youthful population will remain the continent's biggest barrier to growth.

Death toll climbs to 98 after nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic

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At least 98 people have been killed and another 160 were injured following the collapse of the roof at a popular nightclub in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. Rescue crews are still searching for survivors under the rubble.

Three American citizens who attempted coup in DRC back in US custody

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Three American citizens who plotted a coup attempt against the presidential palace in Kinshasa in May 2024 are in American custody and will be repatriated to the US, according to the US State Department.

Morocco: Secretary Rubio's Reiterates U.S. Recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty over Western Sahara

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[State Department] Washington, DC -- The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

Luis Enrique dismisses talk of PSG being the favorite against Aston Villa

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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique shrugged off talk of his team being the favorite against Aston Villa ahead of their Champions League quarterfinal match on Wednesday.

At least 44 dead and 160 injured in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic

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At least 44 people died and 160 others were injured in the Dominican capital early Tuesday when the roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub where politicians, athletes and others were attending a merengue concert, authorities said.

A British woman gives birth after UK’s first womb transplant

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Grace Davidson who was born without a viable womb, received the transplant from her older sister

Nigeria: First Lady Donates N1bn to Support Govt's Fight Against Cervical Cancer

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[This Day] ·Urges Nigerians to seek help on medical challenges

West Africa: Nigeria, Sweden Deepen Bilateral Relations As Shettima Receives Crown Princess Victoria

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[This Day] ·Says her visit will open doors to better institutional relations, foster greater cultural exchange between both nations

Africa: AfDB President Seeks Stronger Global Collaboration to Unlock Africa's Economic Potential

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[This Day] Deepening Development Finance On the Continent - Commends UBA's Role

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