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[Liberian Investigator] The House of Representatives has summoned all State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to appear before the full Plenary next Tuesday, following a blistering preliminary report from the Ways, Means, and Finance (WMF) Committee that revealed inconsistent reporting, unrealistic revenue forecasts, and chronic underperformance among key institutions responsible for funding Liberia's Draft FY2026 National Budget.

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[Unicef] New York -- Children and adolescents living with HIV continue to be left behind in access to early diagnosis, life-saving treatment, and care, as shrinking funding threatens to increase their risks and reverse decades of progress, UNICEF warned today ahead of World AIDS Day.

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The decision was reached at a virtual session of ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council (MSC) chaired by Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday night

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has congratulated all candidates declared winners in Thursday's by-elections, urging Kenyans to rally behind the new leaders and work together for national development.

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[Premium Times] President Bola Tinubu had on Sunday ordered the police to withdraw its officers guarding VIPs for core police duties

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[Premium Times] The House committee is to carry out a thorough forensic review of the project initiated during the Jonathan administration, assess its current status, determine whether it is functional and examine how well it was integrated into national security operations.

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Guinea-Bissau has plunged further into political turmoil after a disputed presidential election was swiftly followed by a controversial coup. Opposition leaders question the legitimacy of the takeover, pointing to the actions of ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló.

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[New Times] Africa's efforts to scale up clean energy are being held back by financing rules that do not align with the needs of mid-sized renewable projects, according to investors and developers.

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The 2025 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days opened on Wednesday with strong calls from government leaders and development experts for expanded private-sector participation, innovative financing solutions, and accelerated policy reforms to unlock Africa's vast economic potential.

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[UN News] The United Nations has strongly condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, warning that the overthrow of elected authorities just days after national elections represents a grave violation of constitutional order and democratic principles.

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A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

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[ISS] The government's renewed commitment to transitional justice efforts should lead to a carefully planned and sequenced resumption of the paused process.

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Hong Kong firefighters found dozens more bodies Friday during an intensive apartment-by-apartment search of a high-rise tower complex, after a massive fire engulfed seven of its eight buildings. The death toll in one of the city's deadliest blazes is now at least 128

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[UN News] The humanitarian crisis in Sudan's El Fasher remains dire as mass displacement accelerates and aid access stays restricted, amid warnings of widespread trafficking, sexual violence and the recruitment of children.

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[Premium Times] The MSC made the announcement after a virtual meeting of ECOWAS leaders on Thursday following the coup in Guinea-Bissau.

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Heavyweight Jeamie TKV and his father share a most fascinating family story shaped by poisoning, plots and presidents.

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Sissoco Embaló has arrived in Senegal "safe and sound" on a chartered military plane, authorities say.

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JS Kabylie who host Young Africans will be looking to recover from a 4-1 defeat in their group opener against Al Ahly

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[DW] The army said General Horta Nta Na Man was sworn in as interim president, a day after soldiers toppled the president and halted vote counting. The opposition candidate alleges a presidential plot to thwart his victory.