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South Africansrally behind Ramaphosa after tense white house meeting with Trump

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Ramaphosa, meanwhile, used the opportunity in Washington to stress that while South Africa continues to grapple with its complex history of racial inequality, the narrative of white genocide is not only false but dangerous. He emphasized his administration’s ongoing efforts to promote reconciliation

OAS urged to do more to help Haiti fight gang violence

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The Organisation of American States (OAS), which comprises most countries of the Americas, has been urged to become more involved in Haiti's fight against gangs ruling large parts of the country. A Kenyan-led UN police mission has so far struggled to contain the violence.

South Africa crime statistics debunk 'white genocide' claims - minister

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Of the six most recent victims of farm killings, five were black and one white, the latest figures show.

Africa: Six Public Health Champions Celebrated At the Seventy-Eighth World Health Assembly

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[WHO] At an award ceremony taking place during a Plenary of the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly in Geneva on Friday, 23 May 2025, public health prizes and awards were presented to persons and institutions from around the world for their outstanding contributions to public health.

UN backs UK deal over Chagos Islands with Mauritius

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UN says it welcomes the signing of the agreement between UK government and the government of the Republic of Mauritius concerning the Chagos Archipelago.

Nigeria: Jonathan, Attah, Others Win Champions of Nigerian Content Awards

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[Premium Times] The award recognised and rewarded individuals and corporate bodies that set the highest standards in deepening local participation in the Nigerian oil and gas industry

Africa: 12 African Countries Commit to Strengthen Cross-Border Collaboration for Improved Mpox and Health Emergency Response

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[Africa CDC] Nairobi, Kenya -- Twelve African countries have joined hands to facilitate stronger cross-border collaboration to respond, prevent and control disease outbreaks. The continent has recorded over 16,398 confirmed mpox cases and 1,180 deaths in 22 countries as of February 10, 2025.

Nigeria: Abiola's Wife Praises Tinubu Over Nigeria's IMF Debt Settlement

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[Vanguard] Prof. Zainab Duke-Abiola, wife of late Chief MKO Abiola, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his economic reforms, resulting in the repayment of $3.4 billion debt owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Zimbabwe: Shashl to Launch New Album

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[263Chat] Zimbabwean songstress Shashl is set to unveil her latest album, "The First Quarter", with a live launch event at the 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare, on June 21, 2025.

Uganda: Uganda's Snack Crickets Chomp On Food Waste

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[SciDev.Net] In Uganda's Masaka district, Josephine Nabbanga tends to her growing colony of crickets.

Mauritius: Chagos Treaty Doesn't End Harm to Indigenous People

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[HRW] The UK and Mauritius on May 22, 2025, announced they had agreed a treaty concerning the Chagos Archipelago. Over 50 years ago, the UK and US forcibly displaced the entire Chagossian Indigenous people, mostly to Mauritius, for a US military base on the island of Diego Garcia and have prevented their return to live in their homeland, an ongoing colonial crime against humanity.

Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Issues USD 40 Million Insurance Policy to Support Dredging & Development of SOHAR Port and Freezone

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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org/), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member

GEPetrol Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Equatorial Guinea Accelerates Upstream Revival

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Bienvenido Nguema Envo, CEO of Equatorial Guinea’s national oil company GEPetrol, has been confirmed as a speaker at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in

RWANDAIR INVITES PASSENGERS TO EXPLORE AFRICA AND ITS GLOBAL DESTINATIONS WITH ITS NEW ‘RWANDAIR HOLIDAYS’ PLATFORM

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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Extends EUR 232 million Insurance Policy to Standard Chartered & Others to Support Financing for Côte d’Ivoire’s Landmark “Tour F” Development

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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Issues EUR 37 Million Insurance Policy Backing Islamic Financing for Türkiye’s Nakkaş‑Başakşehir Motorway

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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (www.ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the

Libya’s Al Ahli Tripoli Advances to Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs, South Africa’s Made By Basketball (MBB) Wins Second Straight

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Five players scored in double figures and Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) beat Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya) 104-91 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda last night, which

South Africa: SAHPRA Approves First Mpox Diagnostic Kit to Boost Access to Testing

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has announced the approval of the first WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) for a test kit for mpox.

South Africa: Deputy President Champions Economic Ties, Ubuntu Spirit Between SA and France

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[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised the significance of economic cooperation between South Africa and France while celebrating the spirit of Ubuntu that embodies connection and solidarity among nations.

South Africa: More Farm Murder Victims Are African, Police Minister

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[SAnews.gov.za] Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has moved to correct what he describes as a longstanding misrepresentation in the reporting of farm murders in South Africa, stating that Black victims have historically included the majority of the affected.

South Africa: Deputy President Pays Courtesy Visit to French President Macron

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[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid a courtesy visit to French President Emmanuel Macron at his residence, the Palais de l'Élysée, in Paris, on Thursday.