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[Nyasa Times] A shocking government revelation has exposed a painful national crisis: the vast majority of children living on Malawi's streets are not orphans, but children with parents who have failed, abandoned or permitted them to survive in some of the country's harshest environments.

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[Nyasa Times] In a dramatic escalation of political friction within the highest corridors of Malawian power, the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has broken its silence to forcefully push back against what it labels a calculated campaign of "misleading and fabricated reports" targeting the Presidency. The counter-offensive came via an extraordinary press release issued directly from Capital Hill, signed by the Chief Secretary to the Government, Dr. Justin Saidi.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Hundreds of residents in Nanyuki staged a protest on Monday against the proposed establishment of an Ebola quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Airbase, amid growing national debate over Kenya's preparedness and role in managing cross-border infectious disease cases.

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[Premium Times] The protesters gathered at Mokola Roundabout under the banner of the "Bring Back Our Pupils and Teachers" campaign, demanding the immediate release of all kidnapped victims and stronger measures against kidnappers and other criminal groups.

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South Africa is increasingly using industrial clusters to move beyond exporting raw minerals and toward higher-value manufacturing, clean technology

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[Premium Times] Volunteer Community Mobilisers (VCMs), traditional rulers, and other volunteers have formed a line of defence in communities, helping track and identify unvaccinated children and report suspected polio cases.

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Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.

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[Vanguard] The Lagos State Government has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness measures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, even as it moved to prevent the importation of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, into Nigeria following renewed outbreaks in parts of East and Central Africa.

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[Vanguard] Former senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has praised the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for steps being taken to strengthen security across the country, particularly the approval for the immediate establishment of at least 1,000 forest guards.

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A court has ruled the UK does not need to pay Rwanda after the UK pulled a deal between the two countries.

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[New Times] A senior member of the FDLR militia identified as Mutayomba was severely wounded during recent fighting with AFC/M23 rebels in Masisi Territory in eastern DR Congo, reports said on Sunday, May 31.

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[Spotlight Initiative] ZOE-GEH District -- In eastern Liberia, Spotlight Initiative has supported government efforts to reduce maternal mortality rates by building a Maternal Child Health unit at Bahn Health Centre. Though maternal mortality has substantially reduced in recent years, in 2020, the country still had the sixth highest maternal mortality rate in sub-Saharan Africa, according to data compiled by the World Health Organization.

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[Vanguard] No fewer than eight persons were reportedly killed while more than 10 others sustained injuries following an attack by gunmen on Gwon-Ajang village in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

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[WHO-AFRO] Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo-- Four nurses who were being treated for Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus have been discharged from a hospital in Bunia, the capital of Ituri, after recovering from the disease. More recoveries are expected, especially when people are diagnosed early and able to access care, and as outbreak response intensifies.

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African Scientists: As Africa continues to tackle complex public health threats including infectious disease outbreaks, and rising antimicrobial

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[spotlight] HIV treatment has been improved and simplified significantly over the years yet a small fraction of people living with HIV still take complex multi-pill regimens. Spotlight reports on a new combination pill that could make life easier for some in this group. But as two leading experts point out, the development comes against a backdrop where the traditional categorisation of HIV medicines is dissolving.

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[Scrolla] ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the party will follow the Constitutional Court ruling and not use the impeachment process to protect President Cyril Ramaphosa. Thirty-one MPs will meet on Monday to elect a chairperson and begin a new inquiry after the Constitutional Court ruled Parliament acted unlawfully in 2022.

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The four nurses - three men and a woman - received certificates to celebrate their recoveries.

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Thousands of Chileans of all ages gathered this Sunday at La Florida Bicentennial Stadium in capital city Santiago to take part in the country’s largest sticker-swapping event. Meanwhile, South Africa's squad heads to Mexico after resolving a US visa delay.

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[Scrolla] DA mayoral candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane will open a criminal case against retired Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi in Germiston. The Madlanga Commission referred Mashazi and several metro officials for criminal investigation over evidence that needs deeper scrutiny.

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[Scrolla] Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni and Bafana Sindane have abandoned their bid to stop arrest warrants linked to an extortion and money laundering case. The Magistrates Commission is investigating a chief magistrate whose ruling saw the high-profile case struck off the roll earlier this year.