Kenya: Households in Flood-Prone Areas Urged to Vacate
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April 27, 2024, 10:45 AM
[Capital FM] Bungoma -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urge people living on river banks to vacate to avoid disaster caused by flooding at a time when heavy rains are pounding the country.
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Uganda: A Looming Crisis - Kalungu District Grapples With Drug Shortages
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April 27, 2024, 10:43 AM
[Nile Post] A dark cloud hangs over Kalungu District, Uganda. Since January 2024, government health facilities have faced a critical shortage of essential drugs, leaving patients in a desperate scramble for life-saving medications. Dr. Daniel Ssentamu, the District Health Officer, sounds the alarm, highlighting the dire situation for the district's over 190,000 residents.
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Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Governor Asks MPs to Market ZiG in Communities
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April 27, 2024, 10:42 AM
[New Zimbabwe] RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu has appealed to Members of Parliament (MPs) to educate communities on the newly introduced currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).
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Ethiopia: Over 4 Million Children Out of School in Amhara Region - UN
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April 27, 2024, 10:20 AM
[Reporter] Armed conflict, drought, and other compounding factors are keeping more than 4.1 million children out of school in the Amhara region, according to a United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) situation report released on April 26, 2024.
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Kenya: Nairobi Red Cross Appeals for Donations As Flooding Displaces Hundreds
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April 27, 2024, 10:15 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Red Cross - Nairobi has called out for food and nonfood contributions to the families affected by floods in different parts of the city.
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Kenya: New Storm Water Warning for Counties and Companies
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April 27, 2024, 10:14 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has urged county governments to clear storm drains of material hindering the free flow of rainwater and receiving flowing water bodies.
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South Africa: Never Has a Wise Vote Been More Important to the Future of South Africa
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April 27, 2024, 10:56 AM
[Daily Maverick] After thirty years of democracy, the heroes of freedom have been replaced by the hyenas of stealing
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Uganda: Besigye's FDC Refutes Rumors of New Party, Resumes Consultations
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April 27, 2024, 10:51 AM
[Nile Post] Silence Broken, Speculation Addressed
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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces Confirmed Participation of Government Officials for #USAfricaBizSummit2024 in Dallas May 6-9 - REGISTER NOW
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April 18, 2024, 7:45 AM
[CCA] Excitement is building as we're just 2 weeks away from the highly anticipated 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit! Get ready to join industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators as we convene to explore dynamic opportunities for growth and collaboration between the U.S. and Africa.
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Kenya: 'Stop Risking Your Lives By Driving During Flooding'
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April 27, 2024, 10:47 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has urged members of the public to exercise cation and avoid risking their lives by driving through or walking in moving waters.
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Uganda: Uganda Considers Bailout for Struggling Vaccine Factory
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April 27, 2024, 10:44 AM
[Nile Post] Nearly half the requested funds (578 billion shillings) for the supplementary budget are earmarked for Dei Bio Pharma, a Ugandan pharmaceutical company struggling to keep its vaccine factory afloat.
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Uganda: Uganda's 1.1 Trillion Shilling Supplementary Budget Raises Eyebrows
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April 27, 2024, 10:43 AM
[Nile Post] The Ugandan government's latest supplementary budget request of 1.1 trillion shillings (approximately $318 million) has sparked controversy among Members of Parliament (MPs) who question both the timing and the allocation of funds. With just one month remaining in the current financial year, the legitimacy of these additional spending requests is under scrutiny.
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Nigeria: Why I Chose to Be an MMA Fighter - Blessing Onyeali
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April 27, 2024, 10:41 AM
[Premium Times] Blessing Onyeali isn't your typical Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter.
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Togo: Togo's Battle for Democracy Amid Constitutional Controversy
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April 27, 2024, 10:39 AM
[DW] Amid tensions and accusations of a constitutional coup, Togo heads to the polls next week. The African nation stands at a crossroads of democracy and dissent.
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Uganda: Broken Promises and Barren Fields - Serere Farmers Vent Frustration
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April 27, 2024, 10:39 AM
[Nile Post] Discontent simmers among farmers in Uganda's Serere region. Their primary targets? The underperformance of the NASA Research Institute (NASA RI) and a long-defunct soil testing machine.
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Ethiopia: Following Cholera Outbreak in Bati District, Amhara Health Authorities Take Action to Contain the Spread of the Disease
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April 27, 2024, 10:32 AM
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Amid reports of a cholera outbreak in the Bati district within the Oromia special zone of the Amhara region, health authorities are swiftly responding to contain the spread of the disease.
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Somalia: American Official Confirms to Shabelle TV That the US Stopped Food Rations to Danab Forces
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April 27, 2024, 10:29 AM
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The US has suspended the food rations provided to the Danab forces in Somalia due to the diversion of these rations and fuel intended for them, a senior US Embassy official confirmed to Shabelle TV.
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Ethiopia: Five Ethiopia Public Universities Successfully Establish State-of-the-Art Multimedia Studios
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April 23, 2024, 7:48 PM
[Mastercard Foundation] As part of strengthening and enhancing the quality, accessibility, and resilience of higher education in Ethiopia, the e-SHE program, a partnership between the Ministry of Education, the Mastercard Foundation, Arizona State University, and ShayaShone, successfully established five state-of-the-art multimedia studios in public universities across Ethiopia, known as 'Resource Centers'. These resource centers are in Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Dire Dawa, Jimma, and Hawassa Unive...
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Kenya: Flood Alert As Masinga Dam Overflows
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April 27, 2024, 10:16 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority(TARDA) has urged residents to exercise vigilance following the overflowing of the Masinga dam due to heavy rains.
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South Africa: 30 Years On, South Africa's Dream of Unity Lies Shattered
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April 27, 2024, 10:13 AM
[DW] Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is looking back on a democratic but deeply divided society. Political divisions have fueled a growing disappointment with Nelson Mandela's liberation party, the ANC.
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Ethiopia: The Tiktok Effect
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April 27, 2024, 10:46 AM
[Reporter] The pros, cons and promise of Ethiopia's TikTok revolution
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Kenya: Public Prosecutor Summons Ex-Navy Officers for Rehearing of Desertion Case
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April 27, 2024, 10:37 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has issued a notice to former Kenya Navy Officers convicted by a Court Martial for Desertion of Duty, urging them to submit themselves to the High Court in Mombasa for the rehearing of their appeals without fail.
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Zimbabwe: 15 Killed in Road Accident Along Masvingo-Harare Highway
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April 27, 2024, 10:28 AM
[New Zimbabwe] A FATAL road traffic accident has claimed the lives of 15 people along the Harare-Masvingo road.
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South Africa: South African Freedom Day
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April 27, 2024, 10:18 AM
[State Department] On behalf of the people of the United States, congratulations to all South Africans on the historic 30th anniversary of their country's first democratic elections.
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Kenya: City Hall Waives Building Renovations Fees in Response to Floods
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April 27, 2024, 10:16 AM
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response.
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Uganda: China Helps Uganda Fight Malaria As Global Funding Shrinks
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April 27, 2024, 10:40 AM
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- For Milly Nakazzi, an assistant nursing officer at Uganda's Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, the fact that at least six of every 10 patients she treats have malaria is business as usual.
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Namibia: All Protocolobserved Se Moer!
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April 27, 2024, 10:38 AM
[Namibian] Let's face it, Namibians and official events have a complicated relationship.
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Togo: Togo National Day
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April 27, 2024, 10:19 AM
[State Department] On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer congratulations to the people of Togo as you celebrate the 64th anniversary of your nation's independence. The partnership between the United States and Togo remains firmly rooted in the advancement of stability and peace throughout the world. We appreciate your commitment and diplomacy in support of the promotion of resilience in the region.
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Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone National Day
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April 27, 2024, 10:18 AM
[State Department] On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate 63 years of independence.
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Africa: Africa Steps Up the Fight as Non-Communicable Diseases Rise Sharply
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April 26, 2024, 11:10 AM
[allAfrica] Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are a leading cause of death globally, with a disproportionate impact on low- and middle-income countries. NCDs are long-term conditions that are not transmitted from person to person. They can develop slowly over time or cause sudden death. According to WHO, the five main types are cardiovascular diseases (heart attacks and strokes), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (like asthma), diabetes, and mental health conditions.
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Sudan: Civilians Trapped in El Fasher, As UN Warns of Imminent Attack
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April 27, 2024, 10:49 AM
[UN News] Escalating violence in Sudan's North Darfur state has left dozens dead and people trapped in El Fasher city which is home to around 800,000 people, many displaced due to fighting.
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Namibia: Namibia Struggles With Delay in Rollout of HPV Vaccine
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April 27, 2024, 9:46 AM
[VOA] Namibia is recognized as one of the few African nations to reach continental health targets outlined in the Abuja Declaration, allocating at least 15% of its national budget to health.
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