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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Museveni used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to present a largely economic scorecard of Uganda's transformation journey, highlighting strong growth in GDP, exports, agriculture, manufacturing and infrastructure while warning that corruption, inefficiency and poor service delivery remain major obstacles to achieving the country's development ambitions.

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[HRW] Johannesburg -- Government Weaponizes Criminal Justice System for Political Purposes

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How to reach the: By Randa Grob-Zakhary Ten years ago, in a remote village in Nigeria’s Borno state, Aisha’s* education was brutally interrupted when

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Why african hotels need: By Joep Schoof, Chief Operating Officer at Valor Hospitality Partners - Africa  Look at the African hospitality space today,

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[New Dawn] Monrovia, June 8, 2026: The Ministry of Education has announced plans to add 1,000 qualified volunteer teachers to the government payroll as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Liberia's education system and improve educators' welfare.

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The White House is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, the Telegraph reported on Sunday. US officials have drawn up a proposal to bypass Britain and make their own deal to take control of Diego Garcia, the report said.

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[Scrolla] The commission is investigating how cocaine worth about R500-million vanished from police custody in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Senior officers are facing tough questions over why huge drug hauls were stored in facilities that were not properly secured.

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Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Monday after Iran launched missiles at Israel, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and renewed disruption to energy supplies. The gains came despite an OPEC+ decision to increase production quotas for July.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Employers who fail to remit pension deductions collected from workers could soon face tougher enforcement measures, including bank account freezes and asset seizures, under a new Bill before Parliament.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Chief Justice David Maraga was among several environmental activists arrested on Monday during protests against the planned excision of 76 acres of protected land within Nairobi National Park.

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[spotlight] Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering PhD in radiotherapy and oncology.

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[Scrolla] President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a five-pillar immigration crackdown on Sunday night, including dedicated immigration courts, drone surveillance at borders and 10,000 new labour inspectors.

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Today, on World Oceans Day, Canon South Africa is shining a light on the critical, hidden science of coral restoration across the Western Indian Ocean.

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Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

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[Vanguard] The federal government has rescheduled the airlifting of the first batch of Nigerian citizens wanting to leave South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against Blacks in the country.

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[New Dawn] Samarkand, Uzbekistan, June 8, 2026 -- The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency, has welcomed key decisions from the 71st Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council meeting, describing them as a significant boost to international environmental finance and global climate action through 2030.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Airtel Kenya has opened four new customer service centres in Nairobi as the telecommunications operator moves to meet growing demand for mobile connectivity, digital services and mobile financial solutions.

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[New Times] The Léopards, DR Congo's national football team, endured a painful campaign at the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany. Their Yugoslav coach, Blagoje Vidinić, had earned praise for leading the squad to victory at the 1974 Africa Cup of Nations.

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The European Union’s crisis commissioner Hadja Lahbib arrived in Bunia on Sunday, capital of Ituri province and the epicenter of eastern DR Congo’s ongoing Ebola outbreak. She urged a ceasefire in the conflict-hit region, calling it a "health emergency."

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A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least four people, injuring more than 200 and triggering a tsunami. Buildings were damaged, flights were canceled and authorities warned coastal residents to move to higher ground.

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Mukona smiley manavhela becomes: On is proud to announce the signing of triple African U18 Champion Mukona “Smiley” Manavhela to its global