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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.

Angola: Over 100 People Die of Malaria in Nine Months in Southern Cunene

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[ANGOP] Ondjiva -- At least 188 people died of malaria from January to September this year in southern Cunene province, out of a total of 95,913 cases of the disease diagnosed by the region's health authorities, ANGOP learned on Thursday.

Africa: Breaking Cycle of Violence to Save Mothers & Children - Why Ending Gender-Based Violence Is Essential for Global Health

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[IPS] Geneva -- Each year, millions of women and children around the world die from preventable causes. Maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) is a shared global priority, yet we often overlook one of its most pressing--and preventable--barriers: violence against women.

Kenya: U.S. Demands Answers On Besigye's Reported Abduction in Nairobi

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[Capital FM] The United States has called for clarity regarding the circumstances surrounding the abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Nairobi and his forceful return to Uganda.

Pageant queens and daring dancers: Africa's top shots

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Prices soar as people in Gaza face severe food shortages

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The United Nations has warned of a “stark increase” in the number of households experiencing severe hunger in Gaza.

Mozambique: SADC Refused to Back Frelimo

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[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] SADC refused to back Frelimo

Analyst says ICC arrest warrants unlikely to end Gaza war

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Chatham House's Nomi Bar-Yaacov the warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant, and Ibrahim Al-Masri were expected due to the ongoing war and the rising death toll in Gaza.

Angola: Angola With Two Positive Cases of Mpox

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola has recorded the second positive case of Mpox, disease caused by an orthopoxvirus related to smallpox, ANGOP learned on Thursday.

Kenya: Ruto Defends Spotlight On Protests Citing Need to Intercept Thugs

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[Capital FM] President William Ruto has emphasized the need to address criminal individuals and activities during democratic events such as demonstrations, stating that such infiltration undermines public safety and fuels criminality.

Zimbabwe: Fugitive Zambian MP Banda Arrested in Harare

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[The Herald] Police have arrested Fugitive Zambian Member of Parliament for Petauke Central Emmanuel Jay Banda who escaped from

Kenya: Kenya No Longer a Safe Haven for Political Refugees Amid Rising Abductions

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[Nile Post] Kenya's reputation as a sanctuary for political refugees is increasingly under scrutiny following the recent abduction of prominent Ugandan opposition figure, Dr. Kizza Besigye, from Nairobi.

Africa: Nigeria Rated 'Vulnerable' in Latest Africa Country Instability Risk Index

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[Premium Times] Analysis by SBM Intelligence showed that Nigeria's instability worsened as it ranked 45th position this year, unlike the previous year when it ranked 39th and was marked "stable."

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