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[ANGOP] Cabinda -- Police officers deployed in border areas of Cabinda province with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were vaccinated against monkeypox on Wednesday.

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[ANGOP] Mbanza Kongo -- The Head of State, João Lourenço, arrived on Wednesday in the province of Zaire for a 48-hour working visit.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola will host, from August 1st to 2nd, the Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) on Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, announced on Tuesday in Luanda.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- The U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Angola, Shannon Nagy Cazeau, stated on Tuesday that trade relations between the two countries have never been stronger and that American companies increasingly view Angola as a place of strategic opportunity.

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[263Chat] The government says local companies must improve product quality and increase the use of domestic materials if the country is to fully benefit from trade opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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[This Day] The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), in its new report, themed: 'Financing Women's Digital Entrepreneurship: A Pathway to Closing Africa's Economic Gender Gap' has revealed that women's economic participation in Africa has fallen 0.6 percentage points below 2022 levels, extending the region's timeline to reach economic parity from 120 years to approximately 170 years.

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[This Day] The federal government yesterday disclosed plan to set up a new aircraft leasing firm with a sovereign guarantee while taking only a small equity stake.

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The celebrations comes as rising food and transport costs make it difficult for some families to buy a sheep for the traditional slaughter.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Wednesday extended Eid al-Adha greetings to the Somali people, wishing them peace, prosperity and national unity as the country prepares for the religious celebrations.

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[New Times] Twenty-five years ago, Rwanda took a major step in rebuilding its security sector by establishing the Rwanda National Police (RNP), a unified force that has since grown into one of the country's key institutions in maintaining safety, stability, and regional peacekeeping.

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[Vanguard] Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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[Nile Post] Uganda's tourism sector could be headed for a major transformation following the unveiling of an ambitious marketing and development agenda by newly appointed State Minister for Tourism, Susan Nakawuki Nsaambu.

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[Vanguard] The Edo state government on Wednesday cleared the air on the chaos that happened at the Samuel Ogbemdia Stadium during the Children Day celebration leading to students being rushed to the hospital after what is suspected to be teargas fired.

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[New Times] President Paul Kagame has commended the Rwanda National Police (RNP) for its 25 years of service, praising officers for their dedication, courage, and professionalism in ensuring the safety and security of Rwandans.

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[Liberian Observer] Liberia has launched a pioneering, evidence-based school drug prevention initiative aimed at addressing rising concerns over substance abuse among young people, with education and development advocates describing it as a major shift toward structured, prevention-focused intervention in the education sector.

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[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has suspended specific non-structured activities considered high-risk for Ebola transmission such as music concerts, entertainment shows, cultural festivals, political rallies, marathons, walkathons, and public recreational events.

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[Nile Post] Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as authorities intensify containment measures following an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has triggered heightened regional surveillance and emergency health protocols.

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[Nile Post] President Museveni on Tuesday reshuffled his Cabinet in a sweeping political reset that ended the long careers of several senior lieutenants. From General Moses Ali and Matia Kasaija to Ruth Nankabirwa and Generals Jeje Odongo and David Muhoozi, the changes reflected Museveni's trademark political chessboard--where pieces are moved, replaced, and occasionally sacrificed to sustain momentum in what has been branded the "Kisanja No Sleep" term.

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[Scrolla] Alleged hitman Armindo Pacula and alleged mastermind Victor Majola face charges linked to the killing of DJ Warras in the Johannesburg CBD in December 2025. The case moves to the Johannesburg High Court, with a pretrial hearing set for 18 June 2026 after investigators finalised all outstanding evidence.

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[spotlight] By March 2027, the health department aims to have 1.5 million people living with HIV on a new programme where they can get a six-month supply of antiretroviral medicines at a time. Early indications suggest that implementation of the programme is slow and uneven.