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[Premium Times] At least 20 people have been killed by suspected Lakurawa insurgents in a brutal attack on Sunday in Fasken Rafi, a village in the Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

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[CAF] Africa's record 10-team representation at the FIFA World Cup is not only a reflection of the continent's growing talent pool, but also of the tactical minds shaping its football future.

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[Shabelle] Mogadisho -- The African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has officially welcomed the new Ghana Police Force (GFPU-5) battalion, which has been deployed to Mogadishu, Baidoa and Beledweyne.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives have launched an intensive manhunt for a suspect linked to the disappearance of a four-year-old child in Nakuru County, after he allegedly demanded a ransom from the distraught family and later fled during a police operation.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists are set to enjoy lower fuel costs after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reduced diesel and petrol prices in its latest monthly review, with the new rates taking effect from midnight.

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[Scrolla] · King Makhosonke Mabhena II will receive a Special Official Funeral with military honours after his death at the age of 65.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kinshasa, DRC -- At the Kigonze camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the daily struggle against Ebola begins with something as basic as water.

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[Namibian] Road crashes impose serious economic and public health burdens on Namibia. The economic cost is estimated at more than N$1.3 billion annually.

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[263Chat] Presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara has offered a luxury vehicle to former government critic Rutendo Matinyarare as part of efforts to ease tensions following months of public criticism directed at President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists, transporters and businesses are awaiting Sunday's fuel price review with heightened anticipation after last month's steep price hikes triggered protests and forced the government to promise fresh relief at the pump.

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[Daily Maverick] Attempts to take over Tongaat Hulett have been shadowed by suspicions that the initiative is driven by politically exposed Zimbabweans pushing to externalise their cash and their influence by gaining control of the sugar value chain in Southern Africa. The latest revelations in the legal battle involving the stalled business rescue of Tongaat Hulett and its possible liquidation.

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[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has said the government will step up coordination and continue working closely with institutions and stakeholders in the health sector to improve the delivery of quality healthcare services to citizens.

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[Daily News] Aims to end guesswork in small-scale activities

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[Daily Maverick] South Africans for Constitutional Reform has presented itself as a campaign to put citizens ahead of foreigners - but one of its most significant aims may be a little-noticed demand for state oversight of NGOs.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has hailed the country's 7th General Election as a milestone for democratic development, praising the peaceful and highly participatory voting process.

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[New Times] Persistent gender disparities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education at upper secondary level continue to hinder efforts to increase the number of women pursuing science teaching careers, according to the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB).

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[CAF] Côte d'Ivoire launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in dramatic fashion as substitute Amad Diallo struck a late winner to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador in Philadelphia on Sunday night.

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[Spotlight Initiative] For the first time in history, adults aged over 60 now outnumber children under five - and are projected to outnumber all youth by 2050. Older women are the fastest-growing demographic globally. Yet, when it comes to preventing violence, they are often overlooked. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June aims to shine a light on how violence affects older people. Like all forms of violence, elder abuse is not gender-neutral. Below, we explore how age and gender intersect, and what can be done to better

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[New Times] Stigma and discrimination remain among the biggest obstacles to addressing drug addiction, with experts warning that fear of judgment often prevents people from seeking help until their condition has caused serious harm to themselves, their families and communities.

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[New Times] Minister of Youth and Arts Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima urged artists on Saturday, June 13, to avoid excessive alcohol use and drug abuse, saying the habits can fuel gender-based violence and other problems among young people.

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[Daily Maverick] Amid growing societal volatility, lacklustre leadership and systemic decline, we are in a fight for the soul of our nation.