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[Liberian Investigator] Internews Liberia, through the Liberia Media Empowerment Project (LMEP) and with funding from the European Union, has launched a grants program for independent journalists covering the Liberian Legislature, aiming to strengthen investigative reporting and promote accountability.

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[Liberian Investigator] The Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) has issued a strong condemnation of a violent attack on the residence of His Honor Roosevelt Z. Willie, Resident Circuit Judge of Criminal Court 'A' in Montserrado County.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's double Olympic and World Champion Faith Kipyegon will seek to enter into the annuls of history, attempting to become the first ever woman to run the mile in under four minutes. This historic race, put together by apparel company Nike, Kipyegon's sponsors, will be staged in Paris.

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[RFI] Soldiers in Togo used tear gas and batons on Thursday to disperse hundreds of protesters who blocked main roads in the capital. The protests have been going on since Wednesday, to denounce a power grab by longtime leader Faure Gnassingbé and demand his resignation.

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[Premium Times] The Senate said there was no adverse security report or petition before the committee against the appointees.

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Tens of thousands of people in Yemen took to the streets of the country's capital, Sanaa, on Friday to celebrate what they called a victory of Iran after 12-day Israel-Iran war and to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

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Kylian Mbappé has accused Paris Saint-Germain of moral harassment in a legal filing, the Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Thursday.

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The country's Department of Energy Security stated in a press release that it would no longer support the $33 billion project due to a "high level of inherent risk, related to both delivery and security ."

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China is willing to work with Senegal to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to bring more benefits to the two peoples, said Chinese President Xi Jinping when meeting with Prime Minister of Senegal Ousmane Sonko in Beijing on Friday.

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This marks the second wave of arrests within two weeks targeting the police's Crime Intelligence unit.

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[Premium Times] Council was particularly concerned about the role of the Attorney-General of the State, Fidelis Bemsen Mnyim, Esq., in the scheme to remove the Chief Judge...," the NJC said.

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The event closed with optimism about cross-border collaboration and innovation-driven development, with many noting that global entrepreneurship must now navigate geopolitical complexities and technological transformation to remain inclusive and sustainable.

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[SNA] Cairo, June 27, 2025 (SUNA) - Sudan's Ambassador to Cairo, Imad El-Din Adawi, has revealed the embassy's efforts with the Egyptian Ministry of Interior regarding the issue of granting entry and exit visas to Sudanese nationals in Egypt. He indicated that the ministry has granted visas to those holding tourist residency permits.

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[Vanguard] Aliko Dangote, Founder and President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, says that job creation is essential for making Africa great again.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Quickmart has confirmed that its branches in OTC and Ruiru were affected during demonstrations held on Wednesday but clarified that no staff, customers, or individuals were injured or killed, contrary to online reports.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Government has identified 59 bankable biodiversity projects that are expected to generate at least $450,000 in green finance, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George announced during the department's budget vote speech in Parliament on Friday.

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[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has taken a significant step in fostering inclusive growth by officially ratified the Protocol Women and Youth in Trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

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[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has expressed serious concern about a "sustained" campaign of misinformation and disinformation regarding the COVID-19 vaccines.

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[263Chat] A new report released by WomenLift Health lays bare a critical but often overlooked barrier to resilient health systems in Southern Africa: a persistent leadership gap for women in the public health sector, despite decades of progressive gender equality policies.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on members states to priotise the reform of African Union to strengthen continental voice.

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[ISS] Despite the high cost of illegal fishing, only a third of African countries have signed the landmark agreement that will soon take effect.