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Angola: Angola Announces New Programmes to Reduce Unemployment

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security (MAPTSS) will adopt a new strategy to help reduce unemployment in the 2023-2028 period.
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Angola: Angola Announces New Programmes to Reduce Unemployment

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security (MAPTSS) will adopt a new strategy to help reduce unemployment in the 2023-2028 period.

Angola: Angola's Cabinet Assesses Freight Forwarding Draft Law

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's Cabinet on Monday assessed the Draft Law that grants authorization to the President of the Republic João Lourenço to legislate on the Legal Regime of Freight Forwarding business.
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Angola: Angola's Cabinet Assesses Freight Forwarding Draft Law

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's Cabinet on Monday assessed the Draft Law that grants authorization to the President of the Republic João Lourenço to legislate on the Legal Regime of Freight Forwarding business.

Angola: Sonangol, Partners to Unveil Photovoltaic Plant in Caraculo

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's oil company Sonangol and partners will inaugurate Tuesday the first phase of the Caraculo Photovoltaic Plant, with global capacity for 50 megawatts.
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Angola: Sonangol, Partners to Unveil Photovoltaic Plant in Caraculo

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's oil company Sonangol and partners will inaugurate Tuesday the first phase of the Caraculo Photovoltaic Plant, with global capacity for 50 megawatts.

South Africa: South Africa Grants Putin Diplomatic Immunity to Attend Brics Summit

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) Minister Naledi Pandor gazetted a notice providing diplomatic immunity to officials attending the the BRICS summit in August. The decision bears significance as it comes i
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South Africa: South Africa Grants Putin Diplomatic Immunity to Attend Brics Summit

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) Minister Naledi Pandor gazetted a notice providing diplomatic immunity to officials attending the the BRICS summit in August. The decision bears significance as it comes in the wake of an international warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court for President Vladimir Putin over alleged war crimes perpetrated by Russia in its ongoing war with Ukraine. LINK PLEASE

Africa: Four Countries Aim to Connect Indian and Atlantic Oceans Via Rail

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is working with three African countries to connect the Indian and Atlantic Oceans through a trans-African railway line.
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Africa: Four Countries Aim to Connect Indian and Atlantic Oceans Via Rail

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is working with three African countries to connect the Indian and Atlantic Oceans through a trans-African railway line.

Africa: Chad Villages Overwhelmed With Sudanese Refugees

[DW] As Sudan's warring generals make and break ceasefire agreements, tens of thousands of people continue to flee the country. People from the violence-stricken Darfur region in particular seek help -- and hope -- in Chad.
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Africa: Chad Villages Overwhelmed With Sudanese Refugees

[DW] As Sudan's warring generals make and break ceasefire agreements, tens of thousands of people continue to flee the country. People from the violence-stricken Darfur region in particular seek help -- and hope -- in Chad.

Benin: Meet the Woman Whose Study of Insects Helps Prevent Neglected Tropical Diseases

[allAfrica] Africa is on the brink of achieving a major victory over deadly diseases that have plagued its population for generations. With increased access to medical care, improved healthcare infrastructure, and a renewed focus on disease eradication, the c
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Benin: Meet the Woman Whose Study of Insects Helps Prevent Neglected Tropical Diseases

[allAfrica] Africa is on the brink of achieving a major victory over deadly diseases that have plagued its population for generations. With increased access to medical care, improved healthcare infrastructure, and a renewed focus on disease eradication, the continent is closer than ever to rid itself of illnesses that have taken a devastating toll on its people.

Kenya: Kenya, 3-African Countries to Connect Indian and Atlantic Oceans Via Rail

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is working with three African countries to connect the Indian and Atlantic Oceans through a trans-African railway line.
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Kenya: Kenya, 3-African Countries to Connect Indian and Atlantic Oceans Via Rail

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is working with three African countries to connect the Indian and Atlantic Oceans through a trans-African railway line.

Rwanda: Pork to Be Included in School Feeding

[New Times] Plans are underway to facilitate schools integrate pork in school feeding programme as means to eradicate malnutrition, Olivier Kamana, Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources has said.
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Rwanda: Pork to Be Included in School Feeding

[New Times] Plans are underway to facilitate schools integrate pork in school feeding programme as means to eradicate malnutrition, Olivier Kamana, Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources has said.

Rwanda: Making VAT Exemption for Period Products a Reality - a Call to Government

[New Times] As a young girl of 13, the arrival of my first period filled me with an overwhelming sense of shame. I vividly recall an incident in my classroom when one of my classmates accidentally stained her uniform with period blood.
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Rwanda: Making VAT Exemption for Period Products a Reality - a Call to Government

[New Times] As a young girl of 13, the arrival of my first period filled me with an overwhelming sense of shame. I vividly recall an incident in my classroom when one of my classmates accidentally stained her uniform with period blood.

Africa: What Makes Peace Talks Successful? The 4 Factors That Matter

[The Conversation Africa] Peace talks that seek to end armed conflicts are underway in several African countries. Because very few conflicts are resolved on the battlefield, negotiations are fundamental. But they often fail. And even when an agreement is conc
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Africa: What Makes Peace Talks Successful? The 4 Factors That Matter

[The Conversation Africa] Peace talks that seek to end armed conflicts are underway in several African countries. Because very few conflicts are resolved on the battlefield, negotiations are fundamental. But they often fail. And even when an agreement is concluded, it doesn't always last.

Nigeria: At Inauguration Dinner, Tinubu Vows to Fulfill Promises to Nigerians

[Leadership] President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has expressed his unwavering commitment to delivering on his promises to revive Nigeria's growth trajectory, despite the challenges of corruption, poverty, and policy inconsistencies.
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Nigeria: At Inauguration Dinner, Tinubu Vows to Fulfill Promises to Nigerians

[Leadership] President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has expressed his unwavering commitment to delivering on his promises to revive Nigeria's growth trajectory, despite the challenges of corruption, poverty, and policy inconsistencies.

Africa: Promise of Health for All Hangs in the Balance - A Call to Action

[allAfrica] Halfway to the target date for the realisation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the promise of health for all hangs in the balance, making it more important than ever that we make up for the ground lost during the Covid-19 pand
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Africa: Promise of Health for All Hangs in the Balance - A Call to Action

[allAfrica] Halfway to the target date for the realisation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the promise of health for all hangs in the balance, making it more important than ever that we make up for the ground lost during the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Dr Susan Nakhumicha Wafula in a guest column for AllAfrica. Dr Wafula, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Health, reflects on a recent meeting of health ministers from the Commonwealth of Nations, the 56-nation association which includes 21 states from Afr

Africa: Rwandan Genocide Fugitive Kayishema Appears in Court

[DW] Former Rwandan police officer Fulgence Kayishema, accused of ordering the killing of around 2,000 Tutsis during the 1994 genocide, has appeared before a South African court. He was on the run for more than two decades.
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Africa: Rwandan Genocide Fugitive Kayishema Appears in Court

[DW] Former Rwandan police officer Fulgence Kayishema, accused of ordering the killing of around 2,000 Tutsis during the 1994 genocide, has appeared before a South African court. He was on the run for more than two decades.

Africa: What Makes Peace Talks Successful? the 4 Factors That Matter

[The Conversation Africa] Peace talks that seek to end armed conflicts are underway in several African countries. Because very few conflicts are resolved on the battlefield, negotiations are fundamental. But they often fail. And even when an agreement is conc
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Africa: What Makes Peace Talks Successful? the 4 Factors That Matter

[The Conversation Africa] Peace talks that seek to end armed conflicts are underway in several African countries. Because very few conflicts are resolved on the battlefield, negotiations are fundamental. But they often fail. And even when an agreement is concluded, it doesn't always last.

South Africa: Poachers Pluck South Africa's 'Succulent' Plants for Chinese Market

[VOA] The Little Karoo -- South African customs officials recently became suspicious when they noticed that shipments of «Made in China» children's toys were being sent, oddly, back to China.
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South Africa: Poachers Pluck South Africa's 'Succulent' Plants for Chinese Market

[VOA] The Little Karoo -- South African customs officials recently became suspicious when they noticed that shipments of «Made in China» children's toys were being sent, oddly, back to China.

South Africa: South Africa's Pact With Russia - and Its Actions - Cast Doubt On Its Claims of Non-Alignment

[The Conversation Africa] Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 South Africa has proclaimed a policy of non-alignment in that conflict. This position was placed in doubt when US Ambassador Ruben Brigety claimed recently that he had evidence tha
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South Africa: South Africa's Pact With Russia - and Its Actions - Cast Doubt On Its Claims of Non-Alignment

[The Conversation Africa] Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 South Africa has proclaimed a policy of non-alignment in that conflict. This position was placed in doubt when US Ambassador Ruben Brigety claimed recently that he had evidence that South African arms and ammunition were loaded on a Russian ship in December 2022.

Africa: Ottawa Is Doing Little to Eliminate Discrimination Against French-Speaking African Students

[The Conversation Africa] The fact that Immigration Canada discriminates against Black students from French-speaking Africa is something researchers and observers of Québec and Canadian politics have been documenting and denouncing for years.
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Africa: Ottawa Is Doing Little to Eliminate Discrimination Against French-Speaking African Students

[The Conversation Africa] The fact that Immigration Canada discriminates against Black students from French-speaking Africa is something researchers and observers of Québec and Canadian politics have been documenting and denouncing for years.

Africa: Being Queer in Africa - the State of LGBTIQ+ Rights Across the Continent

[The Conversation Africa] In recent years several African countries have decriminalised same-sex relationships. But they're not representative of the continent. In fact, queer rights at times appear to be eroding in much of the continent, with Kenya and Ugand
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Africa: Being Queer in Africa - the State of LGBTIQ+ Rights Across the Continent

[The Conversation Africa] In recent years several African countries have decriminalised same-sex relationships. But they're not representative of the continent. In fact, queer rights at times appear to be eroding in much of the continent, with Kenya and Uganda most recently in the news for harsh laws and violence against members of the LGBTIQ+ community. We asked sociologist and queer studies scholar Zethu Matebeni five questions.

Congo-Kinshasa: More Questions About the 'Accident' That Got a Minister Pregnant

[Vanguard] Anyone who tells you that social media is not the highest invader of people's privacy, isn't being entirely truthful.
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Congo-Kinshasa: More Questions About the 'Accident' That Got a Minister Pregnant

[Vanguard] Anyone who tells you that social media is not the highest invader of people's privacy, isn't being entirely truthful.

West Africa: Trafficking in the Sahel - Killer Cough Syrup and Fake Medicine

[UN News] In the summer of 2022, 70 Gambian babies and young children died from kidney failure after ingesting cough syrup spooned out by their caregivers. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a global alert that four tainted paediatric products had ori
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West Africa: Trafficking in the Sahel - Killer Cough Syrup and Fake Medicine

[UN News] In the summer of 2022, 70 Gambian babies and young children died from kidney failure after ingesting cough syrup spooned out by their caregivers. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a global alert that four tainted paediatric products had originated in India, as local health authorities continue to investigate how this tragedy unfolded.

Kenya: Kenya's GMO Plans Disrupted, but Ethiopia Pushes Forward With Testing

[Reporter] The Kenyan government's move to import Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) for human consumption has faced a setback as the appellate court ruled the move is contrary to the public interest. The appellate court declined the government's appeal un
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Kenya: Kenya's GMO Plans Disrupted, but Ethiopia Pushes Forward With Testing

[Reporter] The Kenyan government's move to import Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) for human consumption has faced a setback as the appellate court ruled the move is contrary to the public interest. The appellate court declined the government's appeal until the interests of the public are heard.

Ethiopia: Injuries, Deaths Follow Police Crackdown Against Protest by Muslims in Addis Ababa

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- President of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs of Ethiopia, Sheikh Hajj Ibrahim Tufa, and the leaders of the Majlis visited injured victims at the Black Lion Hospital this morning.
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Ethiopia: Injuries, Deaths Follow Police Crackdown Against Protest by Muslims in Addis Ababa

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- President of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs of Ethiopia, Sheikh Hajj Ibrahim Tufa, and the leaders of the Majlis visited injured victims at the Black Lion Hospital this morning.

Somalia: Insurgents Raid African Union Army Base

[DW] The death toll from the attack on the garrison, southwest of the capital Mogadishu, has not yet been confirmed. But a Somali military commander said both sides suffered large casualties.
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Somalia: Insurgents Raid African Union Army Base

[DW] The death toll from the attack on the garrison, southwest of the capital Mogadishu, has not yet been confirmed. But a Somali military commander said both sides suffered large casualties.

Botswana: Botswana President Launches Another Attack Against De Beers

[VOA] Gaborone -- Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has again criticized a 54-year-old partnership with world-leading diamond producer De Beers, saying his country will not back down on demands for an improved deal.
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Botswana: Botswana President Launches Another Attack Against De Beers

[VOA] Gaborone -- Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has again criticized a 54-year-old partnership with world-leading diamond producer De Beers, saying his country will not back down on demands for an improved deal.

Nigeria: Nigerians Applaud, Condemn Buhari's Performance in Office

[Vanguard] Some Nigerians have expressed divergent opinions on the performance of President Muhammad Buhari's administration in the last eight, with some commending his achievements and others describing some of his policies as disastrous.
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Nigeria: Nigerians Applaud, Condemn Buhari's Performance in Office

[Vanguard] Some Nigerians have expressed divergent opinions on the performance of President Muhammad Buhari's administration in the last eight, with some commending his achievements and others describing some of his policies as disastrous.

Zimbabwe: How Long Can Zimbabwe Go With FIFA Suspension in Place?

[allAfrica] Harare -- Football is the most popular sport in Zimbabwe although, in recent years, supporters have lost interest in the national league, primarily as a result of the underwhelming performances of the clubs that have the most support, with younger
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Zimbabwe: How Long Can Zimbabwe Go With FIFA Suspension in Place?

[allAfrica] Harare -- Football is the most popular sport in Zimbabwe although, in recent years, supporters have lost interest in the national league, primarily as a result of the underwhelming performances of the clubs that have the most support, with younger, smaller clubs predominating.

South Africa: Justice Minister Commends Arrest of Rwandan Genocide Fugitive

[SAnews.gov.za] Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed the arrest of a Rwandan fugitive.
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South Africa: Justice Minister Commends Arrest of Rwandan Genocide Fugitive

[SAnews.gov.za] Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed the arrest of a Rwandan fugitive.

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Representative Alarmed by Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls

[UN News] UN Special Representative, Pramila Patten, expressed her 'deep concern' on Thursday over increasing allegations of sexual violence against women and girls being carried out in camps for the internally displaced (IDPs) around Goma, in the Democratic
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Congo-Kinshasa: UN Representative Alarmed by Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls

[UN News] UN Special Representative, Pramila Patten, expressed her 'deep concern' on Thursday over increasing allegations of sexual violence against women and girls being carried out in camps for the internally displaced (IDPs) around Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Rwanda: What Are Half-Way Homes and Why Is Rwanda Rolling Them Out?

[New Times] Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS), on Thursday, May 25, launched construction works for halfway houses, facilities that will be used to prepare prisoners who are about to complete their sentences, for their return to their families and society.
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Rwanda: What Are Half-Way Homes and Why Is Rwanda Rolling Them Out?

[New Times] Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS), on Thursday, May 25, launched construction works for halfway houses, facilities that will be used to prepare prisoners who are about to complete their sentences, for their return to their families and society.

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