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A top police official who claimed that South Africa’s police and justice system has been infiltrated by criminal syndicates took the stand Wednesday at a government-backed probe into the allegations.

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As South Sudan’s political and security crisis deepens, communities in Upper Nile State are grappling with a devastating convergence of ongoing violence, severe economic hardship, and relentless climate-related disasters, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.

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[Premium Times] The former SDP presidential candidate said the prospects of Mr Tinubu's tax reforms are being overstated.

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[Premium Times] The visit followed the successful conclusion of the two-day NG-CARES National Retreat held in Katsina.

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[WFP] Antananarivo, Madagascar -- The World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on supporting vulnerable households from six regions of Madagascar in producing enough food, withstanding future shocks, and working towards self-sufficiency, in line with the country's national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals. In a country where nearly three out of four people live in poverty and food insecurity is widespread, WFP and ILO will help develop

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[Independent (Kampala)] Thirty PostBank staff have become the latest beneficiaries of sustainability training, which aims at accelerating the understanding of green finance in Uganda's financial sector. The training climaxed today at Onomo Hotel.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Insurance Appeals Tribunal (IAT) has revealed that its rulings over the past three years are already shaping reforms and practices in Uganda's insurance industry, fostering greater transparency and building public trust in the sector.

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[Premium Times] Mr Namadi stated that Mr Farouk Gumel's rise to this historic position further reflects the strong values of integrity, excellence, and dedication to work for which Jigawa State is widely respected

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[Premium Times] The two-day event will feature keynote addresses, masterclasses, panel discussions, and networking sessions

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[Health-e] Last month, a video of a nurse at Livingstone Hospital in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape went viral on social media - but not for the reasons one might expect.

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[ISS] The entry of Mexican drug cartels points to East Africa's rising capacity for the manufacture of synthetic drugs.

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[Independent (Kampala)] "Uganda's oil and gas story is still being written. But it cannot be told in full without recognising the leadership that turned forgotten potential into an opportunity for generations."

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- In a bold political statement that could redefine Somalia's fragile democracy, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre announced this week that the country would no longer rely on the traditional clan-based system to elect its leaders -- a model that has shaped Somali governance since the collapse of the central government in 1991.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday ordered officials at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport to address widespread complaints about poor services within seven days.

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[This Day] Nigeria's motorists have been on edge since talk of a 5% fuel surcharge began circulating. Although embedded in law since 2007 under the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), the levy was revived in the 2025 Tax Administration Act, sparking questions about its impact on fuel prices and an already fragile economy. The proposal is simple: collect a 5% surcharge on petrol and diesel at the pump to fund Nigeria's overstrained road network. In theory, this offers a stable revenue stream for a chronically

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Sept 17 -- Somalia's federal government has confirmed that productive talks are ongoing with the regional administrations of Puntland and Jubaland, aimed at resolving electoral disputes ahead of upcoming national and local elections.

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[New Times] Rwanda and Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in correctional services.

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[263Chat] Harare is preparing to host one of Africa's most outspoken gatherings on digital media and civic technology, with this year's Hub Unconference urging the continent to "decolonise the internet."

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Kenya's Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

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The army says social media footage is misleading and denies Islamists have the Kayes region in a chokehold.

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Donald Trump is set to meet King Charles III during his trip, as well as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Not everyone is happy though - earlier in the week, crowds took to the streets to protest against Trump's visit.