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Davina Atallah’s House Humbaba Wooden playset for inclusive play

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The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from relentless development in Africa's most densely populated country.

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[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Police Service has arrested four persons in connection with the possession of suspected narcotic drugs at Offinso in the Ashanti North Region.

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[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent global action to tackle rising health threats.

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[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE public has been urged to adhere to proper animal slaughter procedures to prevent diseases that could pose serious risks to human health.

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The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

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The rhythmic sounds of construction muffle the thud of farmers' hoes on a chilly morning in Rwanda's capital, where new efforts aim to protect remaining agricultural land from relentless development in Africa's most densely populated country.

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[Liberian Observer] Across Africa, the surge of women excelling in politics and public leadership has been largely propelled by gender quotas, primarily enacted through legislation. Countries like Sierra Leone, Rwanda, and South Sudan have emerged as leaders in representation since implementing these laws.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday received the diplomatic credentials of the new US ambassador, as relations between the two countries languish at a low ebb.

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[Redactor] Mozambique's Tobacco Control Bill is poised for a plenary vote with no impact study, half a day of public consultation, and the voices of nearly one million people completely absent from the debate. The farmers, traders, workers, and communities who depend on this sector -- refuse to be silent any longer.

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[This Day] Abuja -- The World Bank has prescribed some policy responses for Nigeria in the wake of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including fiscal discipline, rebuilding fiscal buffers, and saving from the oil windfall for the rainy day.

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In March, AFC/M23 announced the liberation of 5,000 soldiers from the armed forces of the DRC but their transfer to Kinshasa has yet to happen.

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A row has erupted after Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK, unveiled plans to refuse visas to nationals from countries pursuing compensation for the transatlantic slave trade, drawing sharp criticism from Caribbean leaders.

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A row has erupted after Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK, unveiled plans to refuse visas to nationals from countries pursuing compensation for the transatlantic slave trade, drawing sharp criticism from Caribbean leaders.

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[Premium Times] The groups said the country is "on the brink of collapse" amid rising insecurity, widening inequality and declining public confidence in public institutions.

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James Swan has officially taken office as the new head of the UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, MONUSCO.

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Joseph Figueira Martin had been sentenced to 10 years of hard labour in November for undermining state security. The Portuguese foreign minister said the NGO worker left the Centra African Republic on Tuesday.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to de-escalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die tonight.”

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Victims of past protests and human rights violations are set to receive two billion shillings in compensation following the signing of the supplementary budget by President William Ruto.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has secured a Sh2.9 billion allocation to clear pending bills under the Supplementary Budget signed into law by President William Ruto on Wednesday.

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Moving “beyond aid” does not mean rejecting external support. Participants were clear that the issue is how external financing is structured and whose