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Liberia: House Intervenes in Saclepea Retirement Crisis

The House of Representatives has taken action regarding the ongoing health workers' retirement crisis in Saclepea, Nimba County, after a written communication from...

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Kenya: ‘I Am Not Okay’ – Penniless Firat Bemoans Unfair Criticism of Harambee Stars

Nairobi -- Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has lamented the consistent unfair criticism of the side, amidst him going for nine months...

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Kenya: Flight Disruptions As Airport Staff Protest Adani Quest to Run JKIA

Nairobi -- Thousands of passengers were left stranded on Wednesday after aviation workers at three major airports downed tools over a constroversial airport...

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Nigeria: Kwara United Apologise Over Home Defeat to Tornadoes

Kwara United have sent apologies to their ardent fans and supporters in the wake of a disappointing 2-1 loss to Niger Tornadoes in...

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Nigeria: Lobi Stars Share the Spoils With Akwa United in NPFL Opener

Lobi Stars of Makurdi kicked off their campaign in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a barren draw against Akwa...

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Nigeria/Rwanda: Morocco 2025 – Super Eagles Eye Maximum Points Against Rwanda

The interim coach of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen, has said the main objective in today's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier...

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Nigeria: Gov Eno Commended for Ibom Angels Return to the Nwfl

Coming on the heels of Super Eagles convincing 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo on Saturday, State Governor, Pastor Umoh Eno, has...

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Zimbabwe: All in Place for Sanganai/Hlanganani Expo

All is now in place for this year's Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo that runs from Thursday to Saturday this week, Tourism and Hospitality...

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Zimbabwe: Warriors Ready for Blockbuster Tie

Zimbabwe are well configured for what they expect to be a thorny 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying expedition against giants Cameroon at...

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Nigeria: Nigerian Govt. Raises Over $900 Million in Landmark Dollar Bond

The funds raised from this dollar bond will be directed toward critical infrastructure projects and development...

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Nigeria: We’ll Tighten Grip On Banks to Cut Off Funds to Bandits – EFCC

Abuja -- ...as Olukoyede vows to disrupt terrorist financing...

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Nigeria: ‘How I Cancelled Two Shows, Lost $6,000 in America to Meet Davido’ – Portable

"My father gave me N30,000 to start my career, but his father gave him N30 million to start his, and he's still being...

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West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Recommends Increased Allocation of National Budgets to Health Promotion

The ECOWAS Parliament, through its joint committees, has recommended the allocation of 15 percent of the national budgets of Member States to health...

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Nigeria: Delta to Display Rich Tradition At National Youth Games Opening Ceremony

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 8th National Youth Games, tagged Asaba 2024 has promised to showcase Delta's rich tradition as the...

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Nigeria: Transcorp Hotels Named Best Hospitality Service Provider

Global Brands Magazine (GBM), has named Transcorp Hotels Plc the Best Hospitality Service Provider in the Hotel/Hospitality Awards...

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Nigeria: Local Shipowners Lament As Foreign Counterparts Querry Nimasa Certificate

Indigenous shipowners, on Tuesday, raised the alarm that foreign shipowners set questionable parameters to scheme out local operators from participating in Ship To Ship...

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Uganda: Uganda Debt Hits Shs 92 Trillion Amid Spending Concerns

Uganda's public debt has soared to an alarming Shs 92 trillion, raising significant concerns about the country's fiscal management and the value for...

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South Africa: James Matthews Believed the Raw Power of Poetry Was Ideally Suited to Rage Against Apartheid

The late James Matthews, who made a habit of being the outsider, banging on doors, lobbing verbal broadsides and sparring with the establishment,...

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South Africa: UIF Announces Extended Operating Hours

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has announced that selected service points will be open on Saturdays to render services to clients and employers during...

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Namibia: ‘Gotty Gwetu’ Cautions Against GBV in New Song

Kavango West musician Kudumo Godfried, better known as Gotty Gwetu, has released the single, 'Mama', which addresses gender-based violence...

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Africa: Planet Afropop – Season 2 Releases

The much-anticipated second season of Planet Afropop, the podcast companion to the Peabody Award-winning Afropop Worldwide, is officially launching on September 10, 2024. Over...

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Africa: The Global South in the New Cold War

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Marginalised and dominated economically by the Global North, developing countries must urgently cooperate to better strive for their shared interests...

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Africa: Mixed Fortunes for Africa’s Rapid Urbanization — Report

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- A new report says African cities will record rapid urbanization in the next decade, creating a mixed bag of socio-economic opportunities...

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Rwanda: World Bank Approves $200 Million for Skills Development in Rwanda

The World Bank has approved new funding to empower and build the skills of more than 200,000 youths in Rwanda through the 'Priority...

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Rwanda: RwandAir Cancels Flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Amid Strike

RwandAir has cancelled flights bound for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on September 11, due to a strike at the Kenyan airport, the...

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Nigeria: Eguavoen Makes U-Turn, Says He’s Still in Charge of Super Eagles

Coach Augustine Eguavoen has made a quick U-turn on his earlier stand on the Super Eagles' job, saying he is still very much in...

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Nigeria: Court Grants Bail to 10 #EndBadGovernance Protesters Accused of Treason

The defence lawyers had argued that the proof of evidence submitted by the prosecution did not support the allegations of treason levelled against...

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Somalia: As Mogadishu’s Skyline Transforms, the Urban Poor Call for Economic Inclusion

Mogadishu -- 'In Mogadishu, new development is welcome - but all we ask is to be...

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Nigeria: Nigerian Farmers Lack Insurance – Payouts Triggered By Weather Data Offer a Solution

Agriculture is hugely important to Nigeria. It makes up about a quarter of the country's economy, and almost half of the population...

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Zambia: Zambia Faces 21-Hour Power Cuts As Lake Kariba Dries Up

Zambia and Zimbabwe are looking to diversify their energy mix as climate change linked droughts and heat make hydropower less...

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