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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it’s back-to-school season. But in Goma, a city of over two million people, war is looming. Under the control of the M23 rebels, rising prices and the threat of violence is putting education out of reach for many families.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe -- In a decisive step towards continuing its commitment to accessible and affordable treatment for children with disabilities, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda (CoRSU) has today launched the Annual CoRSU Walk under the theme, "Bring hope to children with disability."

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The sixth edition of the festival closed on Sunday, after a four-day celebration of anime, gaming and comic books.

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[New Zimbabwe] SENIOR officials in the Ministry of Labour have been accused of enabling an ongoing leadership dispute within the National Employment Council (NEC) for the Medical and Allied Industry, despite a Supreme Court ruling confirming the legitimate leadership of the workers' union.

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[Premium Times] This is a quiet crisis with devastating human costs. Careers are disrupted, families are torn apart, dreams are deferred, and dignity is diminished

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[Premium Times] Mr Ribadu warns Mr El-Rufai and other political actors to desist from dragging national security institutions into partisan battles.

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[CAF] For Uganda, co-hosting the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 was about more than football. It was about proving that even in defeat, legacies can be built -- on the pitch, in the stadium, and across society.

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Police have condemned the killing as "jungle justice" vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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[HRW] Johannesburg -- Stop Using Criminal Justice System to Repress Peaceful Activism

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Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrives in Beijing to join world leaders, including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, for a major military parade.

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As Israeli troops mass for a major offensive, hundreds of Palestinian families are fleeing south into already overcrowded zones, with aid groups warning of catastrophic consequences and ceasefire talks stalled.

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Two days of clashes between government forces and rebel fighters in South Sudan are raising fears for the country’s fragile peace agreement.

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[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force has renewed its warning to parents and guardians about child safety during the ongoing school holidays, following a fatal house fire in Magamaga, Mayuge District.

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[Nile Post] Police have warned candidates and their supporters to maintain order and comply with electoral laws during the upcoming local government nominations scheduled for September 3-5, 2025.

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[Nile Post] As the 2026 election fever continues to grow, Police have warned all political candidates and their supporters against mobilizing hooligans during the upcoming local government nominations scheduled for September 3 to 5, 2025.

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In a win for the British government, an appeal’s court has overturned a temporary injunction blocking asylum-seekers from being housed at a hotel near London.

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With U.S. funding gone, the school has let go of 700 of its 2,200 students as well as 20 teachers, officials said, with no new enrollment and further cuts likely.

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[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has unveiled a sweeping policy shift that prioritises self-care and disease prevention over hospital-centered treatment, aiming to ease pressure on facilities and build healthier communities across the country.

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[Liberian Investigator] Fitzgerald Biago, a deputy commissioner of the Liberia National Police (LNP), has taken over the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) as its interim head following President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's recent dismissal of the agency's leadership. He is introducing a different approach, requiring staff and agents to sign a confidentiality agreement.

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[Liberian Observer] Liberia has completed a key step in developing its National Biodiversity Finance Plan (BFP), a document that aims to secure funding for the country's biodiversity conservation efforts. Representatives from several government agencies, including the Ministries of Finance and Mines and Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Forestry Development Authority, recently validated the Policy and Institutional Review (PIR).

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[Premium Times] With each new vehicle costing at least N100 million, the state would have spent a staggering N2.5 billion on replacements