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[New Times] The United Nations in Rwanda convened with government officials, development partners, financial institutions, private sector representatives, and civil society organisations on Monday, December 16, for the One UN Joint Steering Committee Meeting.

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[New Times] Five secondary cities which are Rusizi, Rwamagana, Nyagatare, Muhanga, and Huye are beneficiaries of the fund.

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[New Dawn] The Senate said the US$1.8m is projected to finance the restoration of the Joint Chamber upon the passage of the budget.

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[Nile Post] PostBank Uganda has been selected to provide interest-free loans to large-scale commercial farmers under a new government financing scheme aimed at enhancing food security and addressing supply chain challenges.

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[Nile Post] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, has called for the need for the immediate and full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2719 to finance the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) starting January 1, 2025.

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[The Conversation Africa] One of the most significant African museum openings of 2024 was the Musée des Rois Bamoun, or Museum of the Bamoun Kings, in Foumban, Cameroon.

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Nelson Amenya is hailed as a hero in Kenya after sharing details of a plan to lease the main airport.

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The Kenyan government has announced that gender-based violence is the biggest security issue in the country. In just four months, 100 women have been killed, mostly by men they knew, including partners.

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Africa’s healthcare systems face persistent challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, unequal access to care, and the dual burden of communicable and

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[DW] The bill, which drew international condemnation, criminalizes sex acts within the gay community. Neither the outgoing nor the incoming president have confirmed they will sign it into law.

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[VOA] Washington -- In a landmark event for Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday officially launched the "New Mogadishu" development initiative, a transformative project that aims to reshape the capital's economic landscape.

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[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane has accused the current president, Filipe Nyusi, of attempting to cling on to power.

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Africa’s renewable energy sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, offering a path to sustainable economic development and energy access for millions.

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Senate's Committee on Ways, Means, Finance and Budget, chaired by Bong County Senator, Prince K. Moye has proposed an initial sum of US$1.8 million in the 2025 Draft National Budget to begin renovation work on the Rotunda and Joint Chamber of the Capitol Building that were damaged by the flames.

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[Liberian Investigator] The Capitol Building fire on Tuesday was a disaster, but the real inferno lies in the Senate's swift, unsubstantiated push for a US$1.8 million renovation budget--just two days after the blaze, with no investigation, no assessment, and no accountability.

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[Leadership] The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has expressed confidence that the 2025 Budget, if fully implemented, will bring transformative change to Nigeria.

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[Leadership] The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked land titles owned by several high-profile individuals, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume.

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[This Day] There have been several agitations from airline operators over multiple taxes imposed on flight tickets by aviation agencies, insisting that such taxes are the reasons behind the failure of many airlines in the country.

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[New Dawn] The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has selected Liberia as newly eligible to develop a compact. Liberia was designated as eligible in recognition of the country's commitment to pursuing critical economic and democratic governance reforms.

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[New Dawn] Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform of Liberia (CSO- HRAP) says it is deeply troubled by recent political events unfolding in Liberia, particularly the impasse between the majority and minor blocs of the House of Representatives, blatant disregard for constituted authorities shown by certain members of the public, and both government, and opposition.