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South Africa: R10-Million Emergency Lottery Funding for Flood-Ravaged Eastern Cape

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[GroundUp] The money was approved swiftly using a new funding mechanism that replaced one that had been mired in corruption

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Reforms Drive Economic Turnaround - Governor

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[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia's broad-based macroeconomic reforms are generating solid results, positioning the country as a rising example of disciplined and inclusive economic transformation, according to National Bank of Ethiopia Governor Mamo Mihretu.

South Africa: Court Win for Housing Company That Has Faced Intimidation Campaign

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[GroundUp] Disbarred advocate and dodgy company tried to take over properties owned by Communicare

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa's Government Challenged to Criminalise Torture, Ensure Justice for Victims

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[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to criminalise torture and ensure justice for victims.

Nigeria: Mangu Killings - Plateau Delegation Visits Zaria, Gives Reason for Delay

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[Daily Trust] A high-powered delegation from Plateau State has visited the Zazzau emirate council over the killing of wedding travelers in Mangu Local Government Area of the state.

Kenya: Traders Count Their Losses After Kisii Market Inferno

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[Capital FM] Kisii -- Traders at the Kisii Municipal Market are counting losses after a fire destroyed their property last night.

Kenya: President Ruto Departs for UK and Spain to Seal Landmark Deals and Champion Global Finance Reform

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya June President William Ruto has departed Nairobi for official visits to the United Kingdom and Spain, where he is expected to secure major investment deals and champion a reformed global financial system.

Kenya: Blue Economy Is the New Job Creation Frontier, Stakeholders

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[Capital FM] Stakeholders in the blue economy field now call for a concerted effort to exploit opportunities in the sector to address the unemployment crisis facing the youth in the country.

Tanzania: If You Don't Die, You'll Never Be Celebrated - the Story of Diamond Platnumz and a Country That Loves in Secret

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[Daily News] Tanzania -- SOMEWHERE on the eastern edge of Africa, nestled between the Indian Ocean, Mount Kilimanjaro, and a thousand WhatsApp groups, lies a country bursting with music, wildlife, and opinions that expire faster than milk.

Tanzania: Zanzibar to Host Major African Wildlife Park

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[Daily News] ZANZIBAR is set to establish a major wildlife park, potentially the largest in East and Central Africa, as part of a new investment and conservation initiative in the Jambiani Muyuni Forest Reserve.

Namibia: Dry Meat May Be Moved to Disease-Free Zone

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[Namibian] The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has announced that the dried meat of cloven-hoofed animals may be moved into the foot-and-mouth disease-free zone without a veterinary certificate.

Liberia: Liberians Renew Calls for War Crimes Court Following Death of Prince Johnson

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[Liberian Investigator] Liberians are once again demanding justice, louder than ever, as frustration mounts over decades of impunity -- and now, with another key war crimes suspect buried without trial, pressure is intensifying for the government to finally establish the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC).

Zimbabwe: Analyst Cautions RBZ for Halting Gold Coins Sales

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[New Zimbabwe] AN economic analyst has urged the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to be cautious following the decision to halt the sale of gold coins.

Kenya: 'Work Starts Now!' Ambani Vows to Make Ingwe Great Again

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, June 29, 2025 - Newly elected AFC Leopards chair Boniface Ambani has promised to return the club to their trophy winning days.

Africa: UN Drug Office Warns That Global Drug Crisis Will Intensify

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[IPS] United Nations -- Since 1989, the United Nations (UN) has recognized June 26 as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in an effort to raise awareness around the global drug problem and foster a more compassionate world, free of drug abuse. Through this year's campaign, "Break the Cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime", the UN underscores the importance of addressing the root causes of global drug abuse and illegal drug trading, and investing in reliable systems that prioritize prevention, education, and

Africa: DRC-Rwanda Peace Pact Sparks Hope and Skepticism

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[Global Press Journal] Lubero, Democratic Republic of Congo -- A new agreement between DRC and Rwanda seeks to end violence in eastern DRC, but many local residents remain uncertain about armed group withdrawals and fear the deal will mainly benefit foreign interests.

Tanzania: Zanzibar's Baobab Trees Used to Be a Valued Part of Society - Drone Images Help Prove It

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[The Conversation Africa] Baobab trees may be a proxy for measuring long-term use of land by humans. They live long, have economic benefits, and are used as shrines and markers on landscapes. Archaeologists have long suspected an association between baobabs and human settlements. Wolfgang Alders, who researches early urbanism and the first migrations by farmers to the Tanzanian coast, Jonathan Soon Lim, an archaeologist and remote sensing scientist and engineering PhD candidate, and Logan Brunner used thousands of drone photos to

South Africa: Battery Swapping Stations Powered By Solar and Wind - We Show How This Could Work for Electric Vehicles in South Africa

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[The Conversation Africa] Petrol and diesel vehicles are being phased out globally and replaced with electric vehicles so that countries can meet their commitments to zero human-caused carbon emissions by 2050. But electric vehicles' batteries run down quickly and take a long time to recharge. One solution is battery swapping systems, where depleted batteries can be swapped for fully charged batteries, putting electric vehicle drivers back on the road faster than it would have taken them to fill up with petrol. Lumbumba

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - New Initiative to Eliminate HIV in Children 'A Beacon of Hope'

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[UN News] The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched a bold new national initiative aimed at eliminating AIDS among children by 2030 - a move hailed by the United Nations as "a beacon of hope" amid growing global funding constraints.

Congo-Kinshasa: Guterres Hails Peace Deal Between DR Congo and Rwanda

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[UN News] UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed on Friday in the United States capital, Washington, DC.

Uganda: How Does Marburg Virus Spread Between Species? Young Ugandan Scientist's Photos Give Important Clues

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[The Conversation Africa] In the shadows of Python Cave, Uganda, a leopard leaps from a guano mound - formed by bat excrement - and sinks its teeth into a bat. But this is no ordinary bat colony. The thousands of Egyptian fruit bats (Rousettus aegyptiacus) found in this cave are known carriers of one of the world's deadliest viruses: Marburg, a close cousin of Ebola.

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