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Guinea: Is There a Future for Guinea's Press? Not Without the Country's Banned Media Outlets

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[RSF] Guinea's media regulator just concluded the "Forum on the Future of the Press," an event dedicated to rebuilding the country's media landscape, yet six iconic news outlets remain blocked. Four private radio stations and two private television channels have been banned from broadcasting for a year, drastically restricting the population's access to diverse sources of information. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for their reinstatement: the future of Guinea's media cannot be envisioned without their

Africa: UNAIDS Encouraged by Comments from Elon Musk That He Will Fix the US Funding Crisis for HIV Services

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[UNAIDS] Mr Musk made the remarks during an interview with Bloomberg's Mishal Husain at the Qatar Economic Forum on 20 May

The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) & Compagnie Algérienne d’Assurance et de Garantie des Exportations (CAGEX) Renew Reinsurance Alliance to Fuel Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Trade Growth

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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of

Mauritius: UK High Court Clears Deal to Return Chagos Islands to Mauritius

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[RFI] An agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands from the United Kingdom back to Mauritius has been cleared by a British court, after being blocked by a last-minute injunction, prompted by a legal challenge from exiled islanders.

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 23, 2025

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Congo-Kinshasa: Former DR Congo President Kabila Loses Immunity Over Alleged M23 Rebel Ties

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[RFI] Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate has overwhelmingly voted to strip former president Joseph Kabila of his honorific immunity. It follows accusations he backed the M23 rebel group which has seized land in the mineral-rich east of the country with Rwandan support.

South Africa: SIM Card Provider Dodges Law

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[GroundUp] uConnect issues free SIM cards without verifying identity or address, as required by RICA

South Africa: Limpopo Residents Have to Use Social Grants to Buy Water

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[GroundUp] Ward 6 in Springs under the Molemole Municipality has not had running water for over ten years

Bridgewater Associates And Global Citizen Launch ‘Forecasting The Future: A Modern Economics Challenge’

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Today, Bridgewater Associates, one of the largest, most successful hedge funds of all-time, in partnership with Global Citizen, the world’s leading

Senators approve Kabila immunity lift

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Congolese senators have voted to lift the immunity of former President Joseph Kabila, allowing military prosecutors to pursue legal action against him

DR Congo strips ex-leader of immunity over treason charges

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Joseph Kabila faces the prospect of being tried in a military court for allegedly backing M23 rebels.

Nigeria: Slain WAEC Student - Key Witness Testimony Delays Full Report - Police

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[Vanguard] The Oyo State Police Command has said the absence of testimony from a key witness in the killing of 14-year-old Kehinde Alade is delaying the completion of its comprehensive report.

Nigeria: Ebonyi Land Dispute - Hoodlums Burn Excavator Used for Boundary Demarcation

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[Vanguard] Abakaliki -- suspected hoodlums have burnt an excavator being used for boundary demarcation between the Abaomege and Ishinkwo communities, in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Nigeria: Govt Launches Campaign to Change Nigerians Mindset About Credit Facility

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[Vanguard] Kano -- The Federal Government through Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, CREDICORP, has kick started a cultural reorientation campaign in Kano to sensitize Nigerians on window opportunities to collect credits in order to move them out of poverty circle and better their lives.

Nigeria: P&ID Case - We've Recovered $200m Bond, $10m Award - AGF

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[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Federal Government, yesterday, said it has recovered the sum of $200million and another $10 million award it deposited as bond before a court in the United Kingdom.

Africa: Trump Revokes Harvard's Ability to Enrol International Students

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[Premium Times] The Ivy League university, however, denounced the allegations, describing them as retaliatory action that threatens its community.

Nigeria ruling party Endorses Tinubu for 2027 election

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Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress has endorsed President Bola Tinubu to run for a second and final term in office

South Africa: Gauteng to Face Water Cuts Amid Maintenance - South African News Briefs - May 23, 2025

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Kenya: U.S.-Based Charity Honours Sonko's Humanitarian Efforts

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been recognized for his unwavering dedication to supporting disadvantaged communities throughout Kenya.

West Africa: Will Ecowas Survive Until 2030?

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[FPRI] The West African geopolitical landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) inability to effectively address the region's political and security challenges has eroded faith in its vision. The institution has lost its legendary prestige in the eyes of West Africans, and its conduct has caused instability in the region.

Israeli tanks hit Gaza’s Al-Awda Hospital

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Israeli tanks have fired on Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza’s Tel Al-Zaatar area, igniting fires