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South Africa: Fed-Up Residents Grab Brooms and Shovels to Fix Their Town

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[GroundUp] "We need to work together to get the town back in shape and be proud of it"

Nigeria: Govt Charges Retired General, Others Over Alleged Failed Coup

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[Premium Times] The 13 charges include treason, terrorism, failure to inform security intelligence about the coup plot, money laundering and terrorism financing.

Entrepreneurship Through Education: Turning Ideas Into Profitable, Sustainable Businesses

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When we professionalise entrepreneurship through education, we move away from a “survivalist” economy – where people start businesses out of desperation –

New MONUSCO chief makes first field visit to eastern DRC

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UN Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo James Swan began his first field visit to eastern DRC since taking office.

Malawi: Fuel Crisis Turns Critical - Malawi Runs Dry As Government Admits Empty Reserves and Cash Shortage

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi is facing a deepening national crisis after government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba admitted that the country has completely run out of fuel reserves, exposing the severity of the ongoing shortage.

Nigeria: It's Unfair for Atiku to Call Jonathan an Inexperienced Leader - Onuesoke

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[Vanguard] National Commentator and Environmentalist, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has stated that it is unfair for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to described former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan as an inexperience leader.

Tomb of Pope Francis draws thousands of faithful in year since his death

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One year after the death of Pope Francis, thousands of faithful still line up every day to pass by his tomb.

South Africa: Study Finds More Than 40 Percent of Capetonians At Risk From High Air Pollution

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[UCT] A study at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the Cape Town metropolitan area, revealing that more than 40% of the city's population is exposed to high or very high levels of air pollution. The findings are published in GeoHealth journal.

Liberia: Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Challenges House Action in Court

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[New Dawn] Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah on Monday denied that he has been expelled from the House of Representatives and said he is challenging the House's action in court.

Zimbabwe: Government Urges Nurses to End Strike As Talks Begin

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[263Chat] The Government has called on striking nurses to return to work as authorities move to address concerns over low wages and working conditions in public hospitals.

Senior RSF commander defects to Sudan army in major blow to paramilitaries

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Sudan’s brutal conflict has entered its fourth year, and a major shift on the battlefield may signal new cracks in the fighting.

Amnesty International warns of 'predatory world order' in grim rights report

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The world faces a "perilous new era" driven by states' "predatory" behaviour leading to an "anti-rights" international order, rights group Amnesty International warned on Tuesday.

Senegal: Senegal's Macky Sall in UN Leadership Race Faces Rare Public Questioning

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[RFI] Four candidates to lead the United Nations face public questioning at the organisation's New York headquarters this week, only the second time the UN has held such an open forum. Among the candidates are three from South America and one from Africa, Senegal's former president Macky Sall.

Civil groups file case against Mali over Wagner Group abuses

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Three civil society groups filed a case before the African Union's human rights court Monday over alleged abuses in Mali involving its armed forces and the Russian mercenary Wagner Group.

Kenya: 'Don't Rely On Social Media for News About Home' - Ruto Tells Kenyans in Rome

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[Capital FM] Rome, Italy -- President William Ruto has cautioned Kenyans abroad against relying on social media entirely for news from home due to rampant misinformation, fake news, and manipulated content.

South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract

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Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

Indigenous leaders urge global action amid growing health and climate concerns

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Indigenous representatives from around the world convened in New York this week for the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, calling for stronger protections of their rights and greater inclusion in global decision-making.

Activist Kemi Seba faces extradition battle after arrest in South Africa

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Kemi Seba, a controversial figure known for his anti-Western stance, has been arrested in South Africa and authorities in Benin are now preparing an extradition request. Prosecutors accuse him of inciting rebellion after he publicly supported a failed coup attempt in December.

Sudan's military chief meets Saudi Crown Prince in Jeddah

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Sudan's military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, who chairs the ruling sovereign council, arrived in Jeddah on Monday for talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to discuss the latest developments in his country and the wider region.

Tanzania: Maasai Protest UNESCO's Complicity in their Eviction for 'Conservation'

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[Survival International] Eight UN experts say "conservation efforts must not come at the expense of human rights"

Excitment in Equatorial Guinea's capital ahead of Pope Leo's visit

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Preparations are underway in Equatorial Guinea ahead of Tuesday's visit by Pope Leo XIV, a trip local church leaders say could strengthen faith and national unity.

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