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Gaza residents welcome rare organized aid delivery after months of chaos and hunger

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This rare delivery came after months of blocked aid and failed distribution attempts marked by stampedes and theft.

Namibia: Namibia Launches Second Global African Hydrogen Summit

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[NIPDB] The second edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit has been launched in Windhoek yesterday with the international event set to take place from 9 to 11 September 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia, under the theme ''Ambition in Action: Fuelling Africa's Green Industrial Revolution.'' The inaugural edition hosted in Namibia last year brought together over 1500 attendees from over 75 countries and over 150 global exhibitors.

Namibia: NIPDB Welcomes Realignment to Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT)

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[NIPDB] Today, H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) will henceforth resort under the Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT). The NIPDB welcomes this strategic alignment, which is part of a broader effort to streamline the government's economic development agenda and to enhance coordination across key institutions that drive investment, trade, and inclusive growth.

Namibia: Namibia at the USA-Africa Business Summit: Gateway to Southern Africa's Emerging Markets

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[NIPDB] Namibia made a compelling case for investment at the "Invest in Namibia" Forum, held on 24 June 2025 in Luanda, Angola, as part of the 17th USA-Africa Business Summit. Her Excellency President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a powerful keynote, highlighting Namibia's constitutional commitment to a mixed economy, job creation, and inclusive development. "Namibia stands ready for you to bring your investment, Namibia stands ready for you to work with us in addressing our challenges," she affirmed.

AI drones lead breakthrough against malaria in Africa [Business Africa]

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This week: AI drones target high-risk areas to fight malaria; in Abuja, African sovereign wealth funds mobilize to finance infrastructure; in Niger, a ban on livestock exports hits herders hard.

Nigeria's major tax overhaul explained

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The government argues that the new system should help poorer families as well as boost revenue.

Bear disrupts flights at Yamagata Airport, forces runway closure

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A bear sighting at Yamagata Airport disrupted over 10 flights on Thursday morning. Authorities believe the bear came from nearby woods and it hasn't been found yet.

Egypt: Egypt, Poland FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Investment

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[Egypt Online] Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, held a phone call with Polish Foreign Minister Radosl̸aw Szykorski on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Egypt: Egypt Steps Up Gas Supplies to Industry After Energy Crisis

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[Egypt Online] Petroleum Minister Karim Badwi underlined on Thursday, June 26, 2025, the importance of intensive efforts exerted over the past period and continued coordination between the ministry and other relevant bodies as part of the fourth axis of the ministry's strategy.

Central Africa: MSF Responds to Cholera Outbreak Following Gold Discovery in South Kivu

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[MSF] In early May, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) launched an emergency response to a cholera outbreak in Lomera, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, where a gold rush and poor sanitation fuelled rapid spread of the disease. Over 8,000 people were vaccinated and more than 600 patients received treatment, as teams worked around the clock to provide care and improve access to clean water.

Tunisia: Fire Erupts in Plastic Factory in Medjez El Bab, Beja

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[Tunis Afrique Presse] Beja -- A fire broke out on Wednesday evening at a plastic manufacturing unit located in the industrial zone of Medjez El Bab in the Béja governorate.

Uganda: Uganda's Energy and Mineral Based Industrialisation Opportunities

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- When Charles Oleny Ojok, Deputy Executive Director at the National Planning Authority (NPA), took to the podium at the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) Budget Breakfast Meeting on June 20, his remarks and presentation left no doubt about government's vision for the energy and extractives sectors.

Nigeria: Senate Confirms Non-Indigene As Rivers Election Commission Chair, Ndume, Others Kick

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[Premium Times] Senator Abdul Ningi said there were many competent Rivers indigenes who could have been nominated for that position.

Liberia: Kemayah, Sawyer, Broh, and Top Ndma Officials Jailed in Expanding Rice Scandal

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former Foreign Affairs Minister Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, former GSA Director-General Mary T. Broh, former Deputy Foreign Minister Thelma Sawyer, and former Executive Director of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) Henry O. Williams, along with three senior NDMA officials, have been incarcerated at the Monrovia Central Prison by Criminal Court "C" at the Temple of Justice, pending trial on serious corruption charges.

How To Turn The Nightmare Of Refunds Into A Massive Retail Advantage

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The South African retail market is experiencing rapid change and evolution. Ecentric’s Black Friday index revealed a massive surge in both online

Maluach's rise from South Sudan to 10th pick at NBA Draft

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Khaman Maluach only took up basketball aged 14, but the refugee from South Sudan has been drafted to join NBA side Phoenix Suns.

Liberia: Kemayah, Broh, Others' Lawyers Denied Access to Clients At Monrovia Central Prison

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Lawyers representing several former high-profile government officials currently detained at the Monrovia Central Prison say they were denied access to their clients by police and correction officers.

Liberia: Former Foreign Minister, Others Arrested Over Corruption Allegation

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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Dee-Maxwell Kemayah, former General Services Agency (GSA) Director General and ex-Acting Monrovia City Mayor Mary Broh, and National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) Executive Director Henry O. Williams have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of over 25,000 bags of rice donated by the Saudi government to Liberia.

Liberia: UL President Donates U.S.$10k to West Point Women

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[Liberian Observer] In her quest to advance gender equality and women's empowerment, particularly among economically challenged women and girls, Dr. Layli Maparyan, President of the University of Liberia (UL), has donated US$10,000.00 to the West Point Women for Health and Development Organization (WPWHDO).

Nigeria: Violence in North-Central Nigeria Reveals Systemic State Failure

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[Premium Times] Durable solutions to end deadly attacks in Benue State will remain elusive if the crisis continues to be misdiagnosed.

Nigeria: NCDMB, Dangote Refinery Inaugurate Joint Committee to Deepen Local Content

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[Premium Times] The inauguration marks a pivotal moment in fostering strategic collaboration between both institutions and a significant move to reinforce local content development in the oil and gas sector.

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