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A Bracelet That Translates Sign Language

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Nura’s bracelet design wins the 2026 Rimowa Design Prize

A Bracelet That Translates Sign Language

Design Indaba  

Nura’s bracelet design wins the 2026 Rimowa Design Prize

Germany: Bavarian lake procession marks centuries-old boat tradition for Corpus Christi

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Hundreds of worshippers gathered in Bavaria on 4 June for Seehausen's traditional Corpus Christi lake procession. The event, held annually since 1935, combines religious devotion with local heritage on the waters of Staffelsee.

Lebanon: UN clears debris in Dibbine after Israeli withdrawal

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UN peacekeepers and heavy machinery entered the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on 5 June to clear debris left by recent fighting.

Nigeria: Despite Death Sentence for Killers, Owo Massacre Survivors Still in Agony

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[Leadership] Govt should find, punish massacre sponsors, says woman who lost legs, eye

Nigeria: Alleged Cyberbullying - Sowore Opts to Represent Himself in Court

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[Vanguard] The publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday indicated his readiness to represent himself in court pending the re-constitution of a new legal team in the ongoing alleged cyberbullying charge.

Kenya: Rising Illness Burden Among Elderly and Children Deepens Kenya's Health Financing Gap

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's healthcare financing challenge is increasingly being shaped by the needs of school-going children and older adults, with new expert views suggesting that healthcare products and coverage models have not kept pace with the distinct risks facing the country's youngest and oldest populations.

Uganda: Irrigation Key to Climate-Resilient Farming, Experts Tell Uganda's Smallholders

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[Nile Post] Agricultural experts have called on smallholder farmers across Uganda to adopt market-oriented production and invest in climate-smart farming practices to address the growing challenges facing the agriculture sector.

Romania: TV reporter flees live on air after drone explosion in Constanța

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A live television report from Romania's Black Sea port of Constanța was abruptly interrupted on 5 June after a maritime drone exploded nearby, heightening concerns over the regional impact of the war in Ukraine.

Uganda: Relief in Mukono As Long-Awaited Nakiyanja Bridge Construction Begins

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[Nile Post] Residents of Nsasa and Nabusugwe cells, located along the boundary between Mukono Municipality and Kira Municipality, have welcomed the government's decision to commence construction of a bridge at the Nakiyanja River crossing, ending a long-standing challenge that has disrupted transport, especially during the rainy season.

Africa: Peacekeeping Funding Cuts Mean Africa Must Rethink Security

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[ISS] African governments must avoid replacing one dependency with another while building more accountable, fit-for-purpose security systems.

South Africa: Cabinet Approves Plan to Drive Job Creation

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[SAnews.gov.za] Cabinet has approved the Revised Industrial Development Strategy (IDS) for implementation to facilitate employment opportunities through various projects and programmes.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Nation On Migration Strategy

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on government's comprehensive strategy to manage migration, as concerns over illegal immigration continue to dominate public discourse.

Nigeria: Illegal Dismissal - Court to Hear Soldier's Suit Against Army June 24

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[Leadership] Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos will on June 24 hear a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Lance Corporal Gwotyel Justine, challenging his dismissal and unfair trial by the Nigerian Army.

Nigeria: Federal Govt Promises Rescue, Justice Over Oyo, Borno School Attacks

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[Leadership] The federal government has assured Nigerians of intensified efforts toe rescue abducted schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo and Borno States.

Africa: Govt to Repatriate Over 1,000 Nigerians From South Africa

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[Vanguard] Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and undocumented African workers.

Kenya: Ruto Names Major General John Nkoimo New Deputy Army Chief

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has effected a major reshuffle in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), appointing Major General John Maiso Nkoimo as the new Deputy Commander of the Kenya Army alongside a series of promotions, appointments and tenure extensions across the military's top ranks.

Kenya: Ruto Extends Navy Commander Maj Gen Paul Otieno's Tenure By One Year

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has extended the tenure of Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Otieno by one year in a major reorganization of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) leadership that also saw Major General John Maiso Nkoimo appointed Deputy Commander of the Kenya Army.

Africa: South Africa to Send Envoys Across Africa and Globally to Tackle Migration Challenges

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will dispatch envoys across the African continent and to other parts of the world, as government intensifies diplomatic efforts to address migration challenges facing the country.

France stunned by Ivory Coast in World Cup warmup

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Guéla Doué scored a goal and set up the winning strike as Ivory Coast surprised France — and Doué's brother in the French dugout — with a 2-1 victory in a World Cup warmup match Thursday

New York businesses get ready to welcome influx of World Cup fans

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One week ahead of the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, business and restaurants in New York are preparing for an influx of fans and tourists ahead of the official start next week.

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