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Many Africans find it challenging to access public services, with significant minorities reporting disrespectful treatment by service providers, the latest

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With one year to go until the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, what can we expect when the finals return to Morocco?

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The importance of access to health services for all Somalis came under the spotlight this week at an event in Mogadishu, to mark UHC Day

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The outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease was declared over today by the Government of Rwanda with no new cases reported over the last 42 days after the last patient tested negative for the virus twice, as per the usual protocol for ending these types of outbreaks.

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The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://BAL.NBA.com) will host a Combine in Rabat for a second consecutive year from Friday, Jan. 10 – Sunday, Jan.

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[Leadership] The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced new regulations allowing expatriate retirees aged 55 and above to apply for a 5-year residency visa.

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[Egypt Online] Ambassador to Italy Bassam Rady has announced that the Egyptian Embassy in Italy successfully recovered several ancient Pharaonic artifacts.

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Lacroix’s field mission in Bambari, capital of Ouaka, allowed him to discuss and listen to local authorities and the population on the activities carried out by MINUSCA

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[SAnews.gov.za] A total of 21 172 registration forms have been issued to local and foreign spaza shop owners across Gauteng.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The National Department of Health has stated that there is no need for the public to panic despite the rising number of rubella cases in the country.

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[SAnews.gov.za] International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has welcomed Botswana's commitment to strengthening ties and promoting trade with South Africa.

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[SAnews.gov.za] To help end the persistent water challenges faced by communities in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has handed over the newly upgraded Mount Ayliff Water Treatment Works (WTW) for communities in that area.

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Malaysia's government has agreed in principle to accept a second “no find, no fee” proposal from a U.S. company to renew the hunt for flight MH370, which is believed to have crashed in the southern Indian Ocean more than 10 years ago, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Friday.

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[State Department] New York -- Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken participates in a UN Security Council Session on Sudan in New York City, New York.

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Jonathan Fonati Koffa insists he is innocent after being questioned by police.

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Tunisian authorities recovered the bodies of 20 people who appeared to have drowned after a shipwreck off the country's Mediterranean coastline, near a popular point of departure for migrants attempting to reach Europe by boat.

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Sister Seyram Mary Adzokpa, originally from Ghana, relocated to the United States when she was just 14. It wasn't until she turned 25 that she encountered a nun for the first time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she recognized a profound need for a life of faith and service.

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Cyclone Chido’s devastation has left the residents of Mayotte grappling with an acute lack of food, water, and basic necessities, as survivors voiced frustration over insufficient aid.

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[New Era] The festive season has brought mixed feelings among travellers, bus owners, and drivers. While some passengers complain of being overcharged for fares and luggage, drivers argue that customers often bargain instead of paying the fixed, government-approved transport rates. As people prepare to travel for the holidays--whether to reunite with loved ones or simply enjoy a peaceful retreat-- New Era visited various long-distance loading areas in Windhoek on Wednesday afternoon.

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[Vanguard] The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has explained the introduction of a N100,000 daily withdrawal limit on point-of-sales, PoS, terminals as part of efforts to promote a cashless economy.

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[Vanguard] The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that directing curses at individuals online constitutes a criminal offense punishable under the law.