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Namibia: Govt Pressured to Activate 'Immediate Emergency Measure' for Street Children

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[Namibian] The government, through the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, is being pressured to find an immediate intervention and a plan on the escalating crisis of children living on the streets across the country.

Eritrea: Reserved Land Contributing to Preservation of Natural Resources

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[Shabait] Keren -- Reserved land in the Anseba Region is significantly contributing to the preservation of natural resources in general, while also enhancing forestry and domestic tourism, according to a report by Mr. Feseha Habte, head of the Tourism Department in the region.

Rwanda: New Rules - Who Can Use Foreign Currency in Rwanda?

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[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has issued a new directive governing persons authorised to transact in foreign currencies and the requirements for obtaining authorisation. This New FX Directive clarifies who can transact in foreign currencies and under what conditions. The New FX Directive builds on prior regulatory frameworks to strengthen enforcement and reduce unauthorised foreign currency transactions in the country.

South Africa: 'Trade Now Being Used As a Weapon,' Ramaphosa Tells UN in Jab At Trump Tariffs

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[Daily Maverick] SA President calls 'geopolitical shocks and unprecedented trade policy volatility' a threat to development.

Nigeria: Cut Interest Rate Further, Economists Tell CBN

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[Daily Trust] Economists have called on the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria to significantly cut interest rates to drive economic growth and provide a conducive environment for businesses to thrive.

South Africa: Hundreds of Unique Cederberg Place Names Rescued From Potential Extinction

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[GroundUp] Names like Slangbosfontein, Katstertdrif, Pendoornkraal, Sterrebosbank, Vogelgesang, Haasvlakte, and Jakkalskop

Africa: At UNGA 80, Tinubu Wants Africa to Finance Its Mineral Assets, Wield Power in Global Supply

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[This Day] * Promises Nigeria's commitment towards catalyzing mineral-led renaissance under Renewed Hope Agenda

WHO report finds uncontrolled hypertension puts over a billion people at risk

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It said that just over one in five have the condition under control either through medication or by addressing modifiable health risks.

Nigeria: Push for Ogoja State Gains Acceptance As Constitution Review Hearing Ends

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[Leadership] The push for the creation of Ogoja State took centre stage yesterday as the National Assembly concluded its public hearing on the review of Nigeria's 1999 Constitution.

Nigeria: National Assembly Resumption Delayed Over Budget Concerns, Independence Celebrations

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[Leadership] Concerns over an imminent showdown over constituency projects and the October 1 Independence celebration have been identified as reasons for the last-minute postponement of federal lawmakers' resumption after a two-month vacation.

Nigeria: Defence Chief Advocates Investment in Health Sector

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[Leadership] Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has called for more investment in a health system supporting military and national development.

Namibia: Switch to Pre-Paid to Control Cost - Sankwasa

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[Namibian] Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has encouraged low-income households to switch from post-paid to pre-paid electricity metres, saying it offers better cost control and transparency.

Liberia: Boakai At UNGA - Liberia to Push Africa's Voice, Calls for Justice and Climate Action

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[Liberian Investigator] United Nations -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai told world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly that Liberia will use its historic term on the UN Security Council to advocate for Africa's voice in global security discussions, while pushing for climate justice, major financial reforms, and the long-delayed creation of a court to address war and economic crimes at home.

Liberia: Breaking - Fire Guts Former President Weah's 9th Street Residence

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[Liberian Investigator] A late-night fire gutted the 9th Street residence of former Liberian President George Manneh Weah shortly after midnight Wednesday, forcing community members to rush in after Weah himself called them for help. Witnesses told The Liberian Investigator that neighbors helped to extinguish the blaze before the Liberia Fire Service arrived on the scene.

With Millions of Children’s Lives on the Line, Bill Gates Says Humanity Is at a Crossroads

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At 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates lays out roadmap for saving millions more children’s lives by 2045 if governments stretch every dollar and scale a pipeline

Huawei Releases “R.I.S.E” National Government Cloud Reference Architecture

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SHANGHAI, China, September 23, 2025 /African Media Agency (AMA)/ – At the 2025 Global Public Sector Cloud & AI Summit, Huawei officially released the

UCI Cycling World Championship's President eyes Rwanda as cycling’s next global hub

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Rwanda has become the first African nation to host the prestigious UCI Cycling World Championships, marking a historic moment for the continent. The event is being hailed as a turning point for cycling in Africa.

Trump slams UN, Europe in fiery UN General Assembly speech

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US President Donald Trump delivered a fiery, nearly hour-long speech at the United Nations General Assembly, taking aim at the UN itself, global climate policy, and Europe’s approach to immigration and energy.

Migrant crossings surge south of Crete amid stricter Greek policy

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Migratory flows south of Crete are once again on the rise, with multiple rescue operations carried out in recent days near the island of Gavdos.

Amnesty International demands release of 36 opposition supporters in Cameroon

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Amnesty International has demanded the immediate release of 36 supporters of the opposition Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), who have been detained for five years for participating in peaceful protests against President Paul Biya.

Kenya: Govt, Private Sector Partner to Grow Creative Economy, Youth Jobs

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is banking on partnerships with the private sector to grow Kenya's creative and digital economy as part of efforts to generate employment opportunities for the country's youthful population.

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