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Nigeria: Nigerians Don’t Deserve This Hardship, Atiku Tells Tinubu

Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, says the Tinubu administration has failed one of government's...

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Tanzania: VP Ndejembi Sees Tanzania Lead Africa in Connecting Power to Its Citizens As Per World Bank Statistics

Dar es Salaam -- VICE President Deogratius Ndejembi said Tanzania leads Africa in connecting citizens to electricity services, citing World Bank statistics as...

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Nigeria: Nigeria Develops Digital Health Architecture to Integrate Health Systems

The architecture, he said, is built around a Health Information Exchange with a Shared Health Record and national registries for clients, health facilities...

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Uganda: Uganda’s Investment Push Opens Door for North Dakota Agriculture, Technology Firms

The proposed US$1.2 billion investment pipeline for Uganda could create opportunities for businesses in North Dakota and the wider American Midwest to supply...

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Gambia: Tourism Board Suspends Beach Events As Workers Warn of Lost Income

A dispute has emerged along the Senegambia and Bijilo beach belt after the Gambia Tourism Board (GT Board) suspended all open-air music and public...

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Kenya: ‘Why Raila Odinga International Stadium Is in Same Class With Emirates Stadium’

NAIROBI -- National Assembly Sports Committee chair Dan Wanyama believes Kenya have broken a world record for building a modern stadium like Talanta...

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Uganda: George Nkayivu Builds Career Across Media, PR and Labour Migration

The transition from journalism and broadcasting to corporate communications has become increasingly common as organisations seek professionals who can navigate both traditional media...

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Uganda: Capital Is Next – Next Media Unveils New Chapter for Ugandan Radio

Next Media has unveiled a new chapter for its radio portfolio, bringing Capital 91.3 FM, Beat FM and KIIS 100.9 FM into closer...

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Uganda: Govt Backs Medical Cannabis Investment, Warns Against Illicit Diversion

Government has reaffirmed its support for regulated medical cannabis and industrial hemp production, while warning investors and operators against diverting controlled substances into...

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Ethiopia: Egypt Engaged in Obstructing Ethiopia’s Integrationist Role, Development

Addis Ababa -- Egypt has been attempting to hinder Ethiopia's integrationist role in the region and to obstruct its development, fearing that these might...

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Namibia: Jordan, Namibia Highlight Cultural Ties to Boost Tourism Cooperation With Ethiopia

Addis Ababa -- Tourism representatives from Jordan and Namibia have emphasized shared cultural connections with Ethiopia as a key opportunity to expand tourism exchanges,...

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Namibia: Namibia Gas Insights

Beyond a Gas Master Plan: Planning for the Life of Namibia's Gas...

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Namibia: Petrol Price Goes Up Again in October, Diesel Remains the Same

Petrol prices will go up by N$1.50 per litre on Wednesday, while diesel prices will remain the same for the month of...

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Liberia: From Weah to Nagbe, Liberia Loses Another Talent to U.S.

Liberia has watched several promising football talents with Liberian roots go on to represent the United...

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Liberia: Lone Star Must Not Become a Victim of Political Bitterness

Rev. Luther Tarpeh is right about one central issue: Liberia must not abandon the Lone Star because of another painful defeat. Building a...

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Liberia: The Stronger Liberian Dollar Must Reach the Market

The exchange rate has moved from about L$190 to L$170 for US$1, but small traders say wholesalers still convert their purchases at the...

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Nigeria: The Rise of Solar Alternatives

In the face of unreliable electricity, individuals are switching to solar energy to light their...

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Nigeria: NPFL Slams Ranchers Bees With N5m Fine

Ranchers Bees FC have been ordered to pay a fine of N5 million for breaches of the Frameworks and Rules at the end...

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Rwanda: Rwanda Open – Wildcard Lock Storms Quarterfinal As Denolly Crashes Out

Zimbabwean Benjamin Lock secured a place in the quarterfinals of the Rwanda Open Kigali M25 after edging fifth seed Toufik Sahtali in straight...

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Namibia: N$100 000 Up for Grabs As NVF Cup Heads to Swakopmund

The Dome in Swakopmund is set to come alive with top-class volleyball action as the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) Cup takes centre stage,...

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Uganda: Passenger Train to Cross the Nile Again As Railways Prepares Kampala-Jinja Service

Passenger rail service between Kampala and Jinja is set to return before the end of 2026, with the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) preparing...

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Nigeria: Public Servants Begin 3-Day Warning Strike Today

Public sector unions, under the aegis of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), have directed all federal, state and local government...

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Rwanda: Gasarabwe Takes Charge of Ferwafa After Shema Resignation

Claudine Gasarabwe has assumed the role of interim president of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) following the resignation of Fabrice Shema, less than...

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Kenya: Lecturers and University Staff Go On Strike

Nairobi -- Lecturers and other staff in public universities have begun a nationwide strike after their unions rejected a counter-offer by the Inter-Public...

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Kenya: City Hall Launches Day 2 of ‘Operation Okoa Maisha’ El Niño Emergency Simulation

Nairobi -- Nairobi City County has entered the second day of Operation Okoa Maisha, a multi-agency emergency simulation exercise designed to test the...

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Uganda: Mityana Residents Demand Urgent Action After Month-Long Power Outage

Residents in more than seven villages in Mityana Municipality have raised concerns over a month-long power outage, saying the prolonged blackout has disrupted...

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Kenya: Waiyaki Way Partial Closure Set From Oct 8 for Road Maintenance

Nairobi -- Motorists using Waiyaki Way have been advised to prepare for partial closure of the Mombasa-bound lanes between Kempinski and the Museum...

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Gillespie amongst team for Track World Championship

Five riders, including reigning world champion Lara Gillespie, will represent Ireland at the upcoming UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai China, with racing taking place...

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From Guru Rinpoche Lake to Mahesvara Peak: India formally names 28 Ladakh features

India on Friday gave formal names to several natural features, including lakes, peaks and locations in Ladakh, including areas across the Line of Actual Control...

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Trans-Caspian Corridor: Europe and Central Asia target faster trade

Countries along the Trans-Caspian Corridor, backed by the European Union, are trying to make the route faster and more predictable, with a target of cutting...

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