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Uganda: Lukwago Outlines Vision for Safer, Cleaner, and More Empowered City As He Seeks Another Term As Kampala Lord Mayor

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[Nile Post] Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has unveiled a comprehensive set of priorities for his next five-year term, promising stronger protections for vulnerable communities, major infrastructure upgrades, and renewed accountability in urban governance.

Uganda: Tension Erupts At Masaka Rally As Voter Confronts Df President Mpuuga Over NUP Endorsement

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[Nile Post] A political rally in Masaka turned tense when voter Abubaker Ssenabulya publicly challenged Democratic Front (DF) president Mathias Mpuuga over the party's decision not to endorse National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine.

Kenya: Kenya Power Rolls Out Automated Meter Reading System to Curb Billing Errors

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Power has begun rolling out an automated meter-reading system aimed at improving the accuracy and efficiency of its monthly billing processes.

Ghana: Minority in Parliament Calls for Weekly Updates On Fight Against Galamsey

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[Ghanaian Times] The Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Mr Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called for a weekly briefing from the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Amarh-Kofi Buah, on the government's efforts to combat illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Friday, Mr Annoh-Dompreh emphasised that such regular updates were necessary due to the ongoing devastating effects of galamsey on human livelihoods.

Ghana: Afoko Urges Youth to Speak Up, Shape National Progress

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[Ghanaian Times] Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Paul Afoko, has urged Ghanaian youth to be courageous in speaking out against wrongdoing, stressing that defending integrity is a responsibility, not arrogance.

Ghana: Deepening Public Understanding to Make Ghana's Tax Reforms Work

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[Ghanaian Times] As Ghana prepares for the rollout of wide-ranging tax reforms in January 2026, one message rings louder than ever: the success of these policy shifts will hinge not merely on legislation, but on communication. The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has called on the media to intensify public education on the new tax regime. His appeal is timely and essential.

Africa: Malaria Vaccine Price Cut Set to Protect 7 Million More Children By 2030

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[UN News] Vaccine alliance Gavi and children's agency UNICEF have struck a new pricing deal that will sharply cut the cost of a key malaria vaccine and make it possible to protect nearly seven million additional children by 2030, the agencies announced on Sunday.

Guinea Bissau: Guinea Bissau's Embalo in Tight Race for Second Presidential Term

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[RFI] Counting of votes is underway in Guinea-Bissau where a presidential and legislative election took place on Sunday. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló is in a tight contest to become the first leader in three decades to win a second consecutive term in the coup-prone West African nation.

50 children abducted from school in Nigeria have escaped, authorities say

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The schoolchildren, aged between 10 and 18, escaped individually between Friday and Saturday, according to the Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Niger state and the proprietor of the school

Kenya: Turning Barriers Into Bridges - Why Pro-Competition Reforms Are Key for Kenya's Growth and Jobs Goals

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[Capital FM] When I first arrived in Nairobi, I was struck by the energy of its entrepreneurs. In the bustling markets of Gikomba, the co-working spaces of Westlands, and the farmlands of Nakuru, the spirit of enterprise was unmistakable.

G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott

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World leaders at the G20 summit in South Africa adopted a 122-point declaration on global challenges despite the United States’ absence,

Cameroon opposition leader flees to Gambia

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Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has sought temporary refuge in Gambia following a contested election that secured longtime

France seeks fresh ties with Gabon

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French President Emmanuel Macron has continued his African tour with a significant visit to Gabon, marking his first engagement with the nation’s new

US lifts 15% tariff on Ghanaian cocoa

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Ghana has scored a major economic win as the United States lifted the 15% tariff on its cocoa and a wide range of agricultural exports. The

Chad’s oases vanish as sand and heat intensify

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In the Kanem province of Chad, the ancient oases that have sustained life for millennia are facing a severe threat from climate change. As one of the

Walmart enters Africa with South Africa store launch

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The United Arab Emirates is making a major initiative to accelerate Africa's digital future with a planned $1 billion investment in artificial

UAE launches major AI investment across Africa

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Walmart has officially launched its first store in South Africa, marking the American giant's highly anticipated debut on the African continent. The

Burhan rejects Quad ceasefire plan

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Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has publicly rejected a recent ceasefire proposal, labeling it the “worst yet.” He declared the plan,

AI joins hunt to save Africa’s most elusive big cat

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Africa’s elusive golden cat is so rare that scientists long struggled to confirm its numbers, but new technology is finally changing that. After Mwezi

Seven African islands perfect for your dream vacation

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Africa’s lesser-known islands offer some of the continent’s most enchanting summer escapes, blending untouched nature with rich cultural character. From

Africa.com and Aspire Institute Announce Knowledge Partnership to Empower Emerging African Leaders

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Africa.com, the leading digital media platform celebrating Africa’s innovation and leadership, has announced a new Knowledge Partnership with Aspire

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