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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Despite being inconsistent in her performance since she won the World title in 2023, Mary Moraa is confident of defending her women's 800m crown at the World Championships slated for Tokyo in September.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- First Deputy Prime Minister and longtime legislator Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has been duly nominated to contest as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for the Kamuli District Woman MP seat in the party's internal elections. Kadaga, who was accompanied by hundreds of supporters and nominators, was nominated on Wednesday in Kampala by the NRM Electoral Commission led by Dr. Tanga Odoi.

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[HYDRO-LINK] New York and Luanda -- Today at the Corporate Council on Africa's 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, representatives from the Angolan government and New York-based energy investor HYDRO-LINK signed a memorandum of understanding to build a 1,150-kilometer (720 miles), $1.5 billion electricity transmission line between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The signing was also witnessed by representatives from the US Government. Yesterday, HYDRO- LINK also signed an MoU with Swiss-based Mitrelli

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[Independent (Kampala)] Is this allocation for all Ugandans?

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Matatus have been blocked from entering Nairobi's Central Business District, with police setting up multiple roadblocks on key access roads, forcing commuters to walk into the city centre.

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has expressed concern over what it calls growing disregard for human life, civic freedoms, and justice in the recent past evidenced through mysterious disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and violent intimidation.

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[RFI] One year after major protests against corruption, Kenyans are holding remembrance marches for victims of police violence. Renewed demonstrations follow the death of a teacher in custody. RFI spoke to a policy analyst on whether youth protests can drive real reform.

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Despite a government warning that Wednesday would be a “normal working day,” thousands took to the streets, honoring the victims of past police crackdowns and voicing their frustration with corruption, rising living costs, and unaddressed human rights abuses.

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Liberians applying for US visas will have to give American authorities access to their social media, according to a new statement from the US embassy in Monrovia.

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With summer underway across the northern hemisphere - and temperatures in many places reaching new highs - scientists are warning people to be aware of just how dangerous it can be to exercise or play sports in extreme heat.

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Rafael Grossi said the UN agency needed to re-assess Iran's nuclear capabilities.

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”In our long history of resistance, we abhor chauvinism of identity (race, tribe, religion, etc) or gender (looking down upon women) […] With that outlook, we have noticed and told most of the concerned actors, the following mistake – makers”, Museveni said.

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The standoff has sparked political tensions, as Lungu and current President Hakainde Hichilema were long-time rivals. The family says it wants to avoid political drama, while Zambia argues that protocol and national dignity must prevail.

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[Capital FM] State House and Parliament were ringfenced with razor wire on Wednesday, accompanied by heavy security deployment, as the country braced for nationwide demonstrations marking the first anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z-led protests, which left several people dead and dozens injured.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least three people were killed and dozens injured on Wednesday as Gen Z-led protests marking the first anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations turned violent across Kenya.

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Lawmakers in Ghana have approved a 2.8 billion dollar debt restructuring deal in an effort to ease the country's worst economic crisis in decades.

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In the film, Idris Elba stars as the British Prime Minister, while John Cena plays the US President.

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Musicians in US animal shelters bring calm with live performances, thanks to Wild Tunes. Over 100 volunteers play for animals in nine shelters, reducing their stress levels.

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The meeting underscored the urgent need for international unity in supporting Libya’s recovery, stability, and climate resilience.

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A heavy police presence in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Wednesday, ahead of protests planned to mark the anniversary of last year’s anti-tax demonstrations that left 60 people dead and 20 still missing.

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South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock new growth opportunities for local