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Tanzania Strengthens Cross-Border Disease Control

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Kagera, a critical border region in Tanzania, serves as a gateway connecting multiple countries, including Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda. Its strategic position

Pope rests as the Vatican marks another Holy Year event without him

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Pope Francis continued his recovery from double pneumonia Sunday after doctors reported some positive news: after more than three weeks in the hospital, the 88-year-old pope is responding well to treatment and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days.

Liberia: President Boakai Declares Wednesday, March 12, 2025, as “Decoration Day”

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The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Wednesday, March 12, 2025 as

South Africa: President Ramaphosa mourns passing of Dr Gomolemo Mokae

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has been saddened by the violent death of renowned medical doctor, author and black consciousness intellectual and activist Dr

Ghana: Mahama champions collaboration, trade during Bamako visit

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President John Dramani Mahama paid a working visit to Bamako, Mali on Saturday, where discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, addressing

DR Congo offers $5M reward for rebel leaders amid ongoing conflict

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has announced a $5 million reward for the capture of three M23 rebel leaders, including former electoral chief Corneille Nangaa, military commander Sultani Makenga, and political leader Bertrand Bisimwa. The trio was sentenced to death in absentia.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Condemns Attack on United Nations (UN) Force and South Sudan Troops

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The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack on a helicopter affiliated with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Finance Mr. Ahmed Kouchouk.

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) together with African First Ladies Africa mark International Women’s Day 2025 through their Impactful Development Programs

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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors,

Top scoring samba schools return to Rio's Sambadrome for champion's parade

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The six highest-scoring samba schools from Rio’s Carnival returned to the Sambadrome for a final parade, dazzling spectators with elaborate costumes and live samba music.

DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders

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The M23 rebel group has seized large parts of the mineral-rich eastern DR Congo this year.

Lesotho - the African nation no-one has heard of' reacts to Trump's comments

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The BBC took to the streets of Lesotho's capital to get people's reactions on Trump's comments.

Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from U.S.

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After weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama on Saturday released dozens of migrants who were held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the United States, telling them they have 30 days to leave the Central American nation.

Man descends Big Ben after climbing with Palestinian flag in London

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Traffic around the Palace of Westminster in London came to a standstill for much of Saturday as emergency crews tried to reach a man who climbed the Big Ben tower holding a Palestinian flag.

'Dedicated' Ten Hag planned to be at United 10 years – McCarthy

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Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy says Erik ten Hag wanted to spend a decade at the club and was an "unbelievable professional".

Mali to lift its suspension on the issuance of artisanal mining permits

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Mali will partially lift its suspension on the issuance of mining permits on March 15, the country's mines ministry announced in a statement on Friday.

'My best friend went to work - and was crushed to death by rubbish'

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Months after a deadly collapse, some seek compensation, saying Kiteezi dumpsite is still unsafe.

Sudan: Meeks Reintroduces Comprehensive Sudan Bill with Jacobs

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[U.S. House] Washington, DC -- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, reintroduced comprehensive legislation to address the ongoing crisis in Sudan. Additionally, Ranking Member Meeks announced he will continue to hold all major U.S. arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), given its support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who the United States determined committed genocide.

African rugby boss Herbert Mensah lauds Boks’ global dominance

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‘You’re not playing for 60 million people, you’re playing for 1.4 billion people’: African rugby boss Herbert Mensah lauds Boks’ global dominance, says South Africa has a big role in the rest of the continent.

Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Hanna S. Tetteh statement on International Women’s Day: Advancing women’s meaningful participation at all levels is crucial for lasting peace in Libya

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Libyan women have a long history of significant and inspiring achievements and contributions to society across the length and breadth of this diverse and

Ghanaian peacekeepers in Somalia mark 68th Independence Anniversary

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The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) celebrated International Women’s Day today, recognising the valuable contributions