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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on members states to priotise the reform of African Union to strengthen continental voice.

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[ISS] Despite the high cost of illegal fishing, only a third of African countries have signed the landmark agreement that will soon take effect.

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Kenya's northern Kakuma refugee camp is home to more than 300,000 people, who've fled conflict in dozens of east Africa countries. For the children there, traditional and modern dances are helping them to distract themselves, as they face an uncertain future due to funding cuts.

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While most gut microbiome research focuses on high-income countries, a groundbreaking study led by two scientists from South Africa is shifting that narrative. Professors from the University of the Witwatersrand, in collaboration with Stanford, have released one of the most comprehensive studies.

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Deputy minister Andrew Whitfield says no reason or explanation was given for his removal.

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[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda plan to sign a landmark truce agreement in Washington on Friday, marking a potential turning point after decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The US-brokered deal aims to halt hostilities and pave the way for deeper economic cooperation between the two neighbours.

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Monrovia City Court has granted a motion filed by former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and three other lawmakers to justify their criminal appearance bond, while denying the prosecution's exception to the bond.

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A social housing project in Barcelona’s Raval district

Design Indaba  

A regenerative solution for how we return to the earth.

Design Indaba  

Yerba Madre and Basura collaborate for a biodegradable footwear design.

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UNMISS is providing technical assistance to support the process, which is part of broader efforts to reform South Sudan’s security sector. A civilian-military dialogue is scheduled for July 6 to further engage communities and explain the judicial process.

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[Vanguard] Amid mounting frustration over unresolved pension issues, retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have announced plans to stage what they describe as the "Mother of All Peaceful Protests" nationwide on July 21, 2025.

Africanews  

Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary jolted the political establishment. It's also proving to be an inspiration for South Asian and Muslim communities, who saw themselves reflected in his campaign.

Africanews  

While most gut microbiome research focuses on high-income countries, a groundbreaking study led by two scientists from South Africa is shifting that narrative. Professors from the University of the Witwatersrand, in collaboration with Stanford, have released one of the most comprehensive studies.

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[Africom] STUTTGART -- "Despite the growing threats of terrorist groups like ISIS and al Shabaab, our continued partnership with Djibouti furthers our ability to counter terrorism and promote peace and security," Langley said.

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[Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa] Open Letter from Media Entrepreneurs

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Just days after the death of her husband, Blessing Illivieda joined a Nigeria training camp to honour his memory through the game they both loved.

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[spotlight] In just two years, the Gauteng health department's spending on security has more than tripled. We try to get to the bottom of the ballooning bills and what it means for governance in the department.

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[The Conversation Africa] Ghana and Zambia's official creditors are pressing them to default on loans to two African multilateral financial institutions: the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Trade and Development Bank (TDB).

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[Scrolla] One official allegedly faked call-ups and changed banking details to make payments go to friends and family. One victim found out about the scam after spotting an extra tax form during a filing at the South African Revenue Service.