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South Africa: New Book Tells the Life of Veteran Activist Mandla Majola

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[GroundUp] The book was written by two professors from the United States

Madagascar: Row Over Scattered Islands Revived As France and Madagascar Hold Talks

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[RFI] French President Emmanuel Macron and Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina will meet in Paris on Monday to discuss the future of the long-disputed Scattered Islands - a chain of uninhabited islets in the Indian Ocean with big geopolitical, ecological and symbolic value.

Africa: Nearly 20% of Cancer Drugs Defective in 4 African Nations

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[DW] Across Africa, cancer medications have been found to be substandard or counterfeit. That means people are being given medicine that may not work, or that could even cause them harm.

Sudan: Workers Killed in Gold Mine Collapse

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[DW] A state-owned mining company said it had warned against working the "artisanal" shaft in Sudan's northeast because of the "risk to life." Gold-mining has helped fund the brutal civil war that broke out in 2023.

Nigeria: Emergent Wars and the Compelling Need for a New World Order

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[Premium Times] "It is hard to ignore how new technologies have increased the destructive capacity of munitions, making the world's killing fields far messier today."

Nigeria: President Tinubu - Nigeria-Caribbean Cooperation Through the Eyes of Saint Lucians

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[Premium Times] Saint Lucia is an important gateway to the Caribbean as Nigeria deepens cooperation with the region.

At least 7 people killed during recent anti-government protests in Togo

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At least seven people have been killed and many more injured during recent anti-government protests in Togo’s capital, Lomé, according to preliminary figures provided by civic groups on Sunday.

South Africa: 48-Hour Water Cut for Parts of Joburg - South African News Briefs - June 30, 2025

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Nigeria: Again, Armed Herders Invade Benue Community, Kill 4 Police Officers

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[Vanguard] At least four Mobile Policemen were feared dead in a fresh Sunday afternoon armed herders attack on Udei community in Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State.

Sudan: Bill to Regulate Precious Metals and Gemstones

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[SNA] Port Sudan, June 29, 2025 (SUNA) - As part of efforts to strengthen governance and regulate the minerals sector, the Ministry of Minerals and the Sudanese Standardization and Metrology Organization (SSMO) has announced a joint consensus on a bill to regulate precious metals and gemstones, in line with international standards and regulating import and export operations.

Nigeria: Tinubu's Saint Lucia Visit'll Boost Ties With Caribbean Nations - Presidency

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[Premium Times] The statement noted that President Tinubu's presence signalled Nigeria's interest in expanding South-South trade and strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with the Caribbean.

Nigeria: Congo, Rwanda Sign U.S.-Brokered Peace Agreement

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[Premium Times] The implementation of the deal would see Rwandan troops withdraw from eastern Congo within 90 days.

Somalia: Somali President Launches Major Infrastructure Projects in Middle Shabelle Region

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a series of major infrastructure projects in the Haawaay area of Middle Shabelle, including the construction of a modern airport and seaport, in a bid to boost development and improve connectivity in the region.

Somalia: Clashes Persist in Somali Town After Deadly Fight

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[Shabelle] Abudwak, Somalia -- Fighting continues Tuesday in the town of Abudwak, in central Somalia's Galgaduud region, following deadly clashes Monday between Galmudug police forces and armed militias loyal to local hotel owners.

Malawi: From Ruin to Revival As Malawi's Banana Growers Plant a New Future

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[RFI] Thekerani, Malawi - Malawi's once-thriving banana industry is battling for survival, brought to its knees by disease outbreaks, trade disruptions and years of neglect. In the hills of Thyolo, though, a quiet resurgence is taking root.

Africa: Cutting New Cloth - African Designers Stitch Fresh Stories Into Paris Fashion

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[RFI] When Valérie Ka started modelling at 14 in Côte d'Ivoire, she thought she was on top of the world. But she wanted to go further, so she created Africa Fashion Up - a way to help African designers reach the global stage.

Nigeria: Govt Declares State of Emergency On Suleja-Minna Road Construction

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[Premium Times] The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known on Saturday during an inspection of the road. The federal government has declared a state of emergency on the construction of the Suleja-Minna road.

Nigeria: Farmers Feeling the Brunt As Kidnappers Lay Siege to Kwara Communities

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[Premium Times] Across the seven local government areas of the southern senatorial district of Kwara State, communities live in fear of foreign elements.

Sierra Leone: 'Smoking to Survive' - How Sierra Leone's Youth Got Hooked On Kush

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[RFI] A cheap synthetic drug known as kush is ravaging West Africa and its epicentre is Sierra Leone. The government has declared kush a public health emergency, but poverty and trauma are slowing efforts by communities to help unhook young people from its sometimes deadly hold.

Nairobi hawker shot at close range by police declared brain dead

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The Kenyan mask vendor who was shot at close range by a police officer during a protest has been declared brain dead, his family announced on Sunday.

Uganda: 'Women Key to Uganda's Drive to Adopt Climate-Smart Agriculture'

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Agriculture officials have been reminded that securing women's land rights is essential for building resilient food systems and addressing food insecurity across the East African region.

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