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Kenya: Govt Releases Sh3.5bn Social Protection Payout for 1.8mn Elderly Persons

NAIROBI -- The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced the disbursement of Sh3,517,470,000 for the December 2024 Inua Jamii Cash Transfer...

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South Africa: Americans Confirm They Will Work With ‘Approved’ SA Consortium for Equity Stake in Saru

American consortium, Ackerley Sports Group, remains interested in buying a stake in the...

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Nigeria: What’s Happy About the New Year

Every 31st day in the month of December, Nigerians gather in their houses of worship in what they stupidly describe as cross-over night....

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West Africa: Nigeria Screens Air Travellers As Hmpv Spreads to More Countries

By Ojoma Akor (Abuja), Abdullateef Aliyu (Lagos) & Mumini Abdulkareem...

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Nigeria: Air Peace, Adina Summit to Strengthen African Trade, Diaspora Connections

Air Peace recently solidified its commitment to fostering stronger ties between Africa and its global diaspora through its strategic partnership with the Africa...

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Nigeria: Imtos Inflows Hit $3.8bn in 9 Months On CBN Reforms

The Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) latest quarterly statistical bulletin has revealed a significant 63.7% increase in international money transfer operator (IMTO) inflows...

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Liberia: Weah Calls On LFA to Reconsider Fine Imposed On Jubilee FC

Monrovia -- Christian Weah Sr., president of the Liberia Upper Women's League Team Stages Queens, is urging the Liberia Football Association (LFA) to reconsider...

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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Earthquakes – Expert Allays Concerns Over Renaissance Dam

Amsterdam / Addis Ababa -- Amid a swarm of earthquakes and aftershocks that have rocked the Afar, Oromia, and Amhara regions in Ethiopia since...

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South Africa: South Africa’s Rare Succulent Plants Are Threatened By Illegal Trade – How to Stop It

South Africa's succulents - small, fleshy, green plants sometimes shaped like roses or stars, and often found peeping out between rocks in...

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Mozambique: Mozambique’s Long Struggle to Build a Nation – Four Novels That Tell the Story

Mozambique's long history of nation-building is still unfinished. The country is still pursuing a cohesive national identity, stable institutions, and the economic...

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Liberia: Lawsuit Hangs Over Boakai As He Signs Controversial U.S.$880m Budget

-- President legitimizes instrument amid concerns of illegality fueled by Lower House leadership...

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Liberia: Supreme Court Halts ‘Premature Retirement’ of 245 Lis Employees

The Justice in Chambers of the Supreme Court, Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, has issued a temporary prohibition on the retirement of 245 employees (petitioners)...

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Somalia: Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia Inspects Mogadishu Port, Commends Efforts to Enhance Maritime Infrastructure

The Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Salah Ahmed Jama, conducted an official inspection of the Port of Mogadishu...

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Africa: A New Chapter for African Women’s Football With CAF U17 Gift Kick-Off in Tanzania

Tuesday marked an important step forward for women's football in Africa with the kick-off of the inaugural Under-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) in...

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Africa: Africa Takes Centre Stage As South Africa Maps Ambitious G20 Agenda

As the first African country to lead the trillion-dollar G20 group, South Africa will spend 2025 pushing debt relief, climate change and international justice...

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Malawi: Transporters Assure Malawians – Fuel Scarcity to Ease Next Week

Transporters Association of Malawi has assured the nation that the ongoing fuel shortages are expected to ease by late next week as significant...

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Rwanda: How Podcasts Are Transforming Knowledge Consumption

In a world where time is scarce and screens dominate our attention, podcasts have emerged as the ultimate tool for on-the-go learning. From...

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Africa: South Africa Mourns Passing of Legendary Musician Winnie Khumalo

The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has noted with deep sadness the passing of the art legend Winnie Khumalo...

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Liberia: Reflections On Dr. Layli Maparyan’s Character and Intellectual Rigor After Her Appointment As UL President

In the landscape of contemporary education in Liberia, the appointment of Dr. Layli Maparyan as president of the University of Liberia marks a significant...

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Liberia: Frontpage Africa Explores Profile of Dr. Layli Maparyan Following Her Appointment As University of Liberia’s President

Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyumah Boakai on January 4, named Dr. Layli Maparyan as the 16th President of the University of Liberia. This decision,...

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Liberia: ‘I Am Innocent’ – Ambassador Kebe Reacts to Allegations

Monrovia -- Former Liberia Sports Ambassador Alioune Kebe has categorically denied allegations of misconduct and disrespect at the Liberia Sports Academy, terming them as...

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South Africa: South Africa Wrap Up Test Series Win Over Pakistan

South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town to secure a 2-0 series win...

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Nigeria: ‘I Lost $3.7m in 2024, It’s Hardest Year of My Life’, Says Comedian Mark Angel

Nigerian content creator and comedian, Mark Angel, has opened up about enduring a tumultuous 2024, marked by financial devastation, personal challenges, and a career-threatening...

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Central Africa: Rwanda’s Horticulture Exports Rise By 29 Percent

Rwanda's horticulture exports increased by 29.1 per cent to reach slightly over $75 million (approx. Rwf104 billion) in 2023/2024, up from $58.16 million...

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Rwanda: Manizabayo Turns Focus On Tour Du Rwanda 2025

Rwandan rider Eric Manizabayo has said he is fully focused on improving his performance ahead of Tour du Rwanda 2025. The 17th edition...

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Rwanda: From Hollywood to Kigali – How One Filmmaker Is Transforming Rwanda’s Cinema Scene

Jean Bernard Rutagarama's journey in filmmaking has taken him from England to New York, and ultimately to Los Angeles, where he works as...

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Rwanda: Who Are Rwanda’s Top Football Prospects to Watch in 2025?

The next generation of superstars in world football has started making waves and they are being noticed...

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Rwanda: Fitnesspoint Relocates to Remera With New Offers, Premium Facilities

Fitnesspoint, a fitness and wellness centre, officially relocated its Nyarutarama branch to a new facility in Remera. It is located at the former...

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Rwanda: Rwanda’s Industry Output Up By 14.7 Percent in 2024

Rwanda's industrial production increased by 14.7 per cent in November 2024 compared to the same period the previous year, according to the latest...

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