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Tanzania: President Set for Historic Russia Visit

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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to undertake a state visit to Russia from tomorrow to Friday at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.

Uganda: Ministerial Nominees Face Parliament's Appointments Committee

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[Nile Post] The Appointments Committee of Parliament convened on June 1, 2026, to begin the vetting of newly appointed ministers in a closed-door session involving all 37 members of the committee.

Liberia: Solar Farm Signals Liberia's Push Toward Renewable Energy

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[Liberian Observer] BENTOL, Montserrado - Under the scorching sun in Mount Coffee, Lower Montserrado County, rows of nearly 40,000 solar panels stretch across rocky ground. Liberia's first-ever solar farm is part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions, strengthen electricity supply, and transition toward renewable energy.

Africa: Africa's AI Future Hinges On Smaller, Local Data Centres - Experts

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[New Times] Microsoft and G42's planned digital investment in Kenya has become a case study in how large infrastructure deals can run into challenges tied to power availability, policy direction, and public interest.

Kenya: 'We Know What We Are Doing' - - Ruto Defends Laikipia Ebola Quarantine Facility

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has strongly defended Kenya's Ebola preparedness programme, dismissing criticism over the proposed establishment of a quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base and insisting the government is acting in the country's best interest.

Nigeria's president hails the navy as it marks its 70th anniversary

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Overseeing a fleet review, Bola Tinubu said the Navy reflects Nigeria’s sovereignty and its growing leadership role on the continent.

Kenya: What You Need to Know About U.S. Ambassador Nominee to Kenya Henry Wooster

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has nominated seasoned career diplomat Henry Wooster to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Kenya.

Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

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The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

Vote count begins as ruling party targets landslide win

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Vote counting is underway in Ethiopia after millions of citizens cast ballots in a parliamentary election widely expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his ruling Prosperity Party another five-year term, despite security incidents, opposition concerns and ongoing conflicts.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Faces Parliament As Phala Phala Heat Rises

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[Scrolla] Ramaphosa will deliver the Presidency budget vote while MPs prepare to grill his administration over Phala Phala and his leadership. Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana has been elected to chair the impeachment committee probing the Phala Phala scandal.

Congo-Kinshasa: Coming Weeks Critical for Ebola Response in DR Congo - MSF

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[MSF] In eastern DRC, people have been living through insecurity and with an under-resourced health system for years. The Ebola disease outbreak due to the Bundibugyo virus - which does not yet have approved vaccines or specific treatments - is posing a major additional challenge.

Africa: Pandemic Fund Announces Emergency Funding for Ebola Response

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[The Pandemic Fund] Washington, D.C. -- At an extraordinary meeting, the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund approved the activation of the Fund's Emergency Financing Procedures (EFP), enabling the mobilization of up to US$220.6 million in Pandemic Fund grant financing to provide rapid and flexible support to fill critical gaps in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa, in line with the Pandemic Fund's core mission and mandate. The decision follows the WHO's declaration on May

Mozambique says five citizens killed in South Africa 'xenophobic attack'

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The government said about 800 people were impacted by the violence that broke out in the coastal town of Mossel Bay on Friday.

Africa: 20 African Cities Selected as Full U.S. Visa Processing Hubs

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[Nile Post] Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda as a key regional gateway for travelers seeking entry to the United States.

Namibia: Visas for International Athletes 'Huge Headache'

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[Namibian] Veteran promoter Nestor Tobias says visa requirements, travel costs, medical compliance and currency fluctuations remain major challenges in staging international boxing bouts in Namibia.

Africa: Ebola May Have Spread Beyond Africa. How Are Health Authorities Responding?

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[The Conversation Africa] The latest Ebola outbreak is showing no signs of slowing.

Africa: U.S. to Cut Africa Visa Processing Centres By More Than Half in Immigration Crackdown

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States is preparing to significantly reduce the number of diplomatic missions across Africa that can process visa applications, a move expected to affect thousands of travelers seeking entry into the U.S., according to a report by the Associated Press (AP).

Kenya: Kenya Screening 3,000 Travelers Daily for Ebola, No Cases Recorded So Far, Says Ruto

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is currently screening an average of 3,000 travellers entering the country every day as part of enhanced Ebola surveillance measures, with no case of the deadly disease recorded so far, President William Ruto has said.

Case Study: ACTOM Kenya Powers Industrial Efficiency With Tailored Electrical Solutions For FMCG Manufacturing Giant

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ACTOM Kenya has successfully completed a comprehensive electrical upgrade for a leading FMCG manufacturer, shifting the site’s focus from reactive

How Healthcare Builds Long-Term Workforce Sustainability

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Healthcare: By: Dr Mel Mentz, COO at Platinum Health Medical Scheme Health and safety in the mining industry is a critical, highly regulated area,

South Sudan: WFP Scales Up Emergency Response in South Sudan As Catastrophic Hunger and Malnutrition Deepen

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[WFP] WFP is delivering vital food and nutritional assistance to hundreds of thousands of people in Akobo East, as insecurity, infrastructure damage and the onset of the rainy season hamper operations.

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