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Liberia: UNDP Specialist Wants Women, Youth Prioritized in Climate Policy

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[Liberian Observer] A senior United Nations official has called on policymakers to place women, children, and youth at the core of all national climate change policies, moving beyond discussion to decisive action. The call was made at a two-day inception workshop convened to establish a Technical Working Group on Gender, Youth, and Children on Climate Change and Environment.

Liberia: Three Arrested for Alleged Murder in Yekepa

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[Liberian Observer] The Liberia National Police (LNP), Nimba County Detachment, has arrested three men in connection with the brutal killing of a young woman identified as Ronell Lebana Gewh, whose body was discovered in Yekepa on October 9, 2025.

Briton Okolie to headline 'historic' card in Nigeria

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British heavyweight Lawrence Okolie is set to headline a card in Nigeria in December, saying it "will be a historic moment for Africa, my family and my career".

Liberia: Govt Alerts Public of Flu Outbreak

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[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Health (MOH) has raised a nationwide alarm following a sharp increase in seasonal influenza cases, with Montserrado County recording the highest number of infections. The Ministry is calling on all Liberians to take urgent preventive measures as the flu spreads across communities.

Liberia: Boakai Renews National Railway Authority Mandate

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[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued Executive Order No. 153, renewing and refocusing Executive Order No. 136, which established the Liberia National Railway Authority (LNRA) as a national regulatory and facilitative body for the country's railway sector.

Liberia: Govt Outlines Vision for Renewed U.S. Partnership

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[Liberian Observer] Liberia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow-Nyanti, has declared that Liberia is no longer seen as a burden on the international stage, but as a constructive global partner contributing to peace, stability, and development.

Liberia: Govt Ignored Offenses, Now Logging Firm Fades

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[Liberian Observer] MONROVIA -- In this and the last three years, The DayLight published a series of reports, exposing a Nigerian-owned logging company's offenses. Yet, the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) ignored each of the six investigations, approving the firm's operations.

Pakistan out after rain-hit defeat by South Africa

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South Africa return to the top of the table and eliminate Pakistan from the World Cup with a 150-run win on the DLS method in a rain-plagued match in Colombo.

Nigeria: Hisbah to Marry Off Kano Tiktokers After Court Order

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[Premium Times] Hisbah said the relatives of the groom have responded to Hisbah's invitation. However, they are still waiting for the parents and relatives of the bride from Zamfara State for their consent before the wedding.

Kenya: New Law Compels ISPs to Aid Cybercrime Investigations

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's new Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024 has imposed stringent obligations on internet and telecommunications service providers to assist authorities in cybercrime investigations, with severe penalties for non-compliance.

Somalia: Travel Ban On Former Somali Speaker's Delegation Highlights Deepening Political Rift in South West State

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- A delegation led by former Speaker of the House of the People, Mohamed Mursal, was barred from flying to Baidoa on Tuesday, underscoring escalating political tensions in the South West state ahead of its upcoming presidential election.

Somalia: Somalia - Nisa Forces Kill Seven Al-Shabaab Militants in Planned Operation in Hiiraan

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) forces, with support from international partners, carried out a targeted operation overnight in Kuukaayle, a village in the Maxaas district of Hiiraan region, killing seven Al-Shabaab militants and destroying military vehicles and tents used by the group.

Two Teenagers Killed, Five Injured in Johannesburg Shooting

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Two teenagers were killed and five others injured in a shooting incident on Croesus Street on Tuesday afternoon in Johannesburg. The five survivors, also teenagers, were immediately taken to hospital for treatment.

BNP Paribas disputes US court verdict over role in Sudan atrocities

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In a statement, the bank said it believes the decision will be overturned on appeal.

Kenya: NPS, NPSC Contest Employment Court's Jurisdiction On Police Recruitment

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) and the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) have jointly challenged the jurisdiction of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) in a case that led to the suspension of the planned recruitment of 10,000 police officers across the country.

Africa: Weakening Dollar, Strong Exports Drive Eastern Africa's Trade Resilience - Uneca

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[New Times] End last month, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Eastern Africa published a press release indicating that, among others, eastern African exports are demonstrating remarkable resilience amid global trade turbulence, defying expectations of decline following sweeping US tariffs and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

Passengers jump from windows in fatal Ethiopia train crash

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Fifteen people died in the night-time collision in the Somali region, officials tell the BBC.

Nigeria: Oyo NMA Decries Shortage of Doctors, Seeks Govt 'S Urgent Intervention

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[Premium Times] Mr Adedapo lamented that several general hospitals across Oyo State are operating with only one or two doctors, while some facilities have none at all.

Nigeria: Lawyer Sues Tinubu, AGF Over Presidential Pardon

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[Premium Times] The list of persons recently pardoned by President Tinubu drew a flood of rebukes from many Nigerians.

Nigeria: Premium Times Set to Release 2025 Annual Banking Report

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[Premium Times] The 2025 edition explores critical issues shaping the future of banking in Nigeria.

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Should Not Be Designated a Country of Concern - - Bishop Kukah

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[Premium Times] Mr Kukah urges global institutions to recognise the complexity of Nigeria's struggle and assist in rebuilding trust among its diverse communities.

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