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[Premium Times] The company said the reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the festive period.

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Following the successful launch of its postgraduate Scholarship Programme in 2023, Africa Risk Capacity (ARC) Ltd. is collaborating with consulting and

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As Africa enters 2025, the continent stands at a critical juncture of transformation and opportunity. With a growing population, untapped resources, and

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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia National Police, is yet to provide clear information on a fast-blazing fire that gutted the Rotunda of the Capitol Building here early Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024. The Rotunda is official seat of the Liberian Legislature that is currently being used by members of the majority bloc from the House.

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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Inspector General of Police, Col. Gregory Coleman, announces the arrest of 73 anti-government protesters and several individuals believed to be linked to the fire incident that occurred early Wednesday morning on Capitol Hill.

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For the first time in its two-thousand-year history, the iconic Arena in the Croatian seaside city of Pula has been transformed into a Christmas ice rink.

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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Embattled Speaker Fonati Koffa distances himself from a controversial Facebook post that seems to link him to supporting Wednesday's arson attack on the Capitol Building in Monrovia that caused significant damages to the facility.

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[New Dawn] Monrovia -- In the Capitol Building fire, President Joseph Boakai is calling for a speedy investigation into Wednesday's fire incident at the Capitol, vowing that anyone caught will be dealt with accordingly.

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Top officials from the U.S., Qatar and Egypt have resumed their mediation efforts in recent weeks and reported greater willingness by the warring sides to wrap up a deal

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Thousands are still missing after the cyclone hit the territory, with residents facing shortages of food and water.

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[New Dawn] Wednesday's (December 18, 2024) arson attack on the Capitol that saw the seat of the Liberian Legislature in flames is counter-productive to democratic practice and respect for the rule of law. We Liberians should not always resort to violence in finding remedies to issues that confront us.

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Liberia has unlocked a $500 million lifeline from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a funding milestone poised to drive infrastructure, energy, and economic transformation. The announcement, delivered by President Joseph Boakai on December 18, follows the nation's progress in governance and reform, securing its eligibility for a second MCC compact.

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[State Department] Washington D.C. -- President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s December 2024 travel to Angola was the first visit of a U.S. president to Sub-Saharan Africa since 2015.  Assistant Secretary Molly Phee provides an overview of the President's Angola travel, including his visit to the Lobito Corridor infrastructure project, the pledge to provide $1 billion in humanitarian assistance to 31 African countries, and U.S. efforts to deepen the U.S.-Africa partnership.

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[Radio Dalsan] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ambassador Ahmed Maalim Fiqi, hosted a dinner and reception this evening for a delegation from Tanzania that arrived in the country today.

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[Radio Dalsan] The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, hosted a dinner this evening in honor of scholars, researchers, and officials who participated in the 15th Somali Studies International Conference, which recently concluded in Mogadishu.

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The widely advertised event saw large numbers of children show up, leading to a deadly crush.

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[Nile Post] All Saints Church in Nakasero was filled with emotion and reflection as Uganda bade farewell to Prof. Frank Wilberforce Bulima Nabwiso. Tributes poured in from political leaders, family members, and friends, honouring a man who left an indelible mark on the nation through his leadership, environmental advocacy, and commitment to justice.

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has emphasized that human capital development is key in helping the country to achieve effective economic transformation.

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has told leaders from Bugisu sub region that the solution to poverty is agriculture.

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[Nyasa Times] This year's World AIDS Day on December 1, the global community reflected 43 years since the CDC first alerted the world to the AIDS epidemic among young gay men in California. During this period, significant strides have been made in combating HIV and AIDS, particularly through international goals such as the 95-95-95 target, which aims for 95% of people living with HIV to know their status, 95% of those diagnosed to be on treatment, and 95% of those on treatment to have viral suppression.