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[HRW] States Should Work Towards Implementation of Mission's Recommendations

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[Nile Post] The decision is said to be imminent after the President received a damning report detailing corruption and abuse of office in the electoral body he only reset in January.

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[Premium Times] He pointed out that the risk posed by each out-of-school child should concern all stakeholders, and "what we need is a concerted, multi-sectoral approach."

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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[World Bank] As we mark the International Day of the Girl Child, it is sobering to realize that only 16 million out of more than 37 million adolescent girls in Western and Central Africa are currently enrolled in secondary school. Of these, fewer than half will complete lower secondary school, and many will enter early marriage or childbearing before they become adults. These numbers reflect lost potential and futures limited by circumstances beyond their control.

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Mauritania held a training session in Cairo on Thursday, just one day before their first of two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt.

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[The Conversation Africa] South Africa's marine realm is globally unique because of the two major ocean currents that meet here. The cold, slow-moving Benguela and the warm, fast-flowing Agulhas currents create a special environment that supports high levels of biodiversity. Over 13,000 marine species are currently known to live in these waters. About 30% of these are endemic, meaning they occur nowhere else.

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[New Republic] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has strongly defended his many international travels saying that these trips are very important for the growth and development of the country.

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[New Dawn] Amidst concerns about President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's extravagant globe-trotting without addressing the pressing needs of Liberians, Presidential Press Secretary Ms. Kula Fofana defends President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's back-to-back travels.

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[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has implored investors to take advantage of Uganda's economic potential and boost its exports.

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[Nile Post] As mental health issues continue to rise globally, new data reveals that approximately 32% of Ugandans are affected by mental illness, a concerning figure that highlights the need for urgent action.

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[Nile Post] Novelist and human rights advocate, Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, has formally withdrawn his case from the East African Court of Justice.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recognized loyal tax payers in a national ceremony held tonight.

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[Nile Post] As Uganda marks another Independence Day, it's important to reflect on the strides the government has made in addressing poverty, creating jobs, boosting exports, and striving toward middle-income status.

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[New Times] This strategy aims at accommodating a population expected to grow from 1.7m today to 3.8m by 2050.

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[New Times] For the second consecutive day since the Marburg virus outbreak was announcedon September 27, Rwanda recorded no new cases or fatalities on Thursday, October 10. This is a positive step that reflects the effectiveness of the country's response and preventive measures.

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[New Times] Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, UNICEF introduced celebrated musician Andy Bumuntu as its newest Advocacy Champion during a press briefing on Thursday, October 10.

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[Shabelle] Geneva, Switzerland -- UK and Somalia Seek UN Human Rights Council Support for Somalia's Reforms - The United Kingdom and Somalia jointly presented a resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Thursday, seeking to extend technical assistance for Somalia's ongoing human rights reforms and to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on Somalia.

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[Shabelle] Asmara, Eritrea -- In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia concluded a tripartite summit in Asmara, Eritrea, affirming their commitment to respect sovereignty and territorial integrity across the Horn of Africa.

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[CPJ] New York -- The Cameroonian government should end its threats to sanction private media journalists who report on the condition and whereabouts of President Paul Biya, 91, who has not been seen publicly for over a month and has missed scheduled international engagements, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Thursday.