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[RSF] In front of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), the Burkinabe authorities broke their silence on the fate of three journalists who disappeared in June: they were drafted into the army. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns forced conscription of journalists who critique the government, and calls on the authorities to provide information on their whereabouts and state of health.

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A Colonial Boy is a welcome book for Eppel scholars, but some readers may be put off by its use of literary sketches.

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[RSF] Over the past few days, excerpts of phone conversations between politicians, members of civil society and journalists in Mauritius have been leaked.. Five well-known journalists have been affected by these leaks, which indicate a widespread system of surveillance. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is concerned by this discovery and calls for an independent enquiry to identify those responsible for the wiretapping.

Africanews  

the operations targeted areas across multiple regions in Nigeria. Buba provided an update at the military's weekly briefing on Thursday.

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[RSF] Erastus Asare Donkor, Majid Alidu and Nicholas Suantah, journalists for Multimedia Group Limited, were violently assaulted by a group of armed men while reporting on a mining site in the south of the country. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns this attack on environmental journalists and calls on the authorities to do everything in their power to bring those responsible to justice.

Design Indaba  

Studio Gang’s ‘eye-catching’, aspen inspired hotel

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[National Shelter Movement of South Africa] According to the National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA), the recent Annual GBV Shelter Indaba (held on 16-17 October) once again revealed that while shelters play a significant role as a disruptor of violence, funding shortfalls and an overall lack of support continue to jeopardise efforts to protect victims of gender-based violence (GBV). According to Dianne Massawe, Chairperson of the NSMSA Board, "When we consider the unsettling statistics of violence against women and

Africanews  

According to local media reports, the ruling CNSP organized official funerals on Friday morning (Oct. 25). ama Amadou died in a hospital in the country’s capital, Niamey, Thursday, aged 74.

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[U.S. Treasury] Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Mirghani Idris Suleiman (Idris)pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14098, for leading the Sudanese Armed Forces' (SAF) efforts to acquire weapons for use in its ongoing war with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Idris has been at the center of weapons deals that have fueled the brutality and scale of the war, serving as Director General of Defense Industries System (DIS), the

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[allAfrica] President Félix Tshisekedi announced that a commission would draft the DR Congo's new Constitution next year, reports RFI, as the current one is "not good" and "written in a foreign country".

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[Premium Times] It is the second time in five months that Mr Shettima would cancel an official trip due to plane problem.

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[Premium Times] "When you call these young Nigerian artistes, they tell you ₦50 million, ₦30 million, because they're spending a lot of money and need to make it back."

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[Premium Times] President Tinubu says the reshuffle is part of "eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration's capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to deliver on his promises to Nigerians."

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[Cape Mental Health] October is World Mental Health Awareness Month and the theme this year is "It is time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace". South Africa ranks as one of the worst countries regarding mental health in the workplace. Studies further show that South Africans are the second most stressed employees in the world.

Design Indaba  

Heap’s work with AI has led to the creation of Mogen

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[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] The national elections results were only approved by the National Elections Commission (CNE) in a narrow 9-7 vote early Thursday morning. The seven opponents demanded that votes be recounted at the polling stations where there was a a different number of voters in the three elections and that the invalid votes (nulos) be checked (requalified).

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The successor of President Filipe Nuysi in Mozambique called Thursday (Oct. 24) for unity. Daniel Chapo won disputed polls which were criticized by EU observers.

Design Indaba  

Innovative organ stickers to assist in post-surgery monitoring

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[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the people of East Africa and Africa at large to use their similarity and promote Kiswahili as a powerful tool for economic integration and unifying the continent.

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[Liberian Observer] ... at International Civil Aviation Air Service Negotiations 2024 event in Malaysia