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South Africa: King Misuzulu Calls for Removal of Guns From KZN Hostels

The Zulu King is worried about the killing spree that has seen many people lose loved ones in various hostels around Durban. On Saturday, during a prayer event attended by different churches in KwaCeza, outside uLundi in northern KZN, King Misuzulu expressed his concerns over the availability of firearms being used to kill hostel dwellers. […]

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Nigeria: Three Medical Students Missing, 11 Rescued As Boat Capsizes in Cross River

The state police spokesperson, Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the incident to Channels, said efforts are being intensified to rescue the missing students. A total of 11 out of 14 medical students were rescued on Saturday after a speedboat capsized at Marina Resort in Cross River State, south-south Nigeria. The students, members of the Nigeria Medical […]

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Nigeria: Mob Kills Man Accused of Blasphemy in Sokoto

The incident occurred at the Sokoto metropolis abbatoir around 10:00 am. An irate mob in Sokoto on Sunday killed a butcher, Usman Buda, after he was accused of making blasphemous comments against Prophet Muhammad. The incident occurred at the Sokoto metropolis abbatoir around 10:00 am. A witness, who only gave his name as Aliyu, told […]

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Sudan: SJS – ‘Fate of Dozens of Sudan Journalists Unknown’

Khartoum — Journalists and media personnel have continued to be targeted for attacks and violations during the first half of the second month of the war that erupted on April 15 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In their latest report covering the period from June 1 to […]

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Tanzania: Yanga Bank On Gamondi Experience

YOUNG Africans have described their newly appointed Head Coach Miguel Gamondi as a competitive trainer who is capable to drive the team further in the upcoming season. The Argentinian tactician was unveiled during the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam on Saturday. He replaces […]

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South Africa: President Mourns Passing of Veteran Activist Mam Sally Motlana

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of veteran activist and Esteemed Member of the Order of the Baobab Mam Sally Motlana. Mrs Motlana passed away on Saturday, 24 June 2023, at the age of 96. President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Motlana and Maunye families who share this loss, as […]

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Malawi Govt Says It Is Now Generating Adequate Energy to Supply All Sectors

Energy Generation Company (EGENCO) is now generating adequate energy to supply to various sectors, including manufacturing and agriculture, Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Energy, Alfonso Chikuni, said on Saturday. Chikuni made the remarks during a press briefing organized to update the nation on the progress made in the energy sector. The PS said […]

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Africa: Joint Communique of the African Court On Human and Peoples’ Rights and the Community Court of Justice, Ecowas

ARUSHA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 24TH JUNE 2023 Judges of the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS (ECOWAS Court) and the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Court) held the 2nd Judicial Dialogue between the two Courts in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, from 22 to 24 June 2023. The Dialogue was attended by […]

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Nigeria: Sallah – Christians Join Muslims to Clear Grass At Kaduna Praying Ground

“I must confess to you that am truly impressed and may Allah bless them abundantly,” a Kaduna Islamic cleric said. Christians on Saturday joined Muslims to clear grass at the Kaduna Mosque praying ground as a way to strengthen ethnic and religious relationships. Jessica Akila and Mercy Bajumi, members of the Community Peace Observers (CPO) […]

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Nigeria: 2023 Hajj – Six Nigerian Pilgrims Die in Saudi Arabia

Nigerian Hajj officials say 30 pilgrims for the 2023 Hajj are undergoing treatment while another was delivered a baby. Six Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2023 Hajj have died in the course of the exercise, an official of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disclosed. The head of the NAHCON 2023 Hajj medical […]

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Tanzania: Amref to Raise 1bn/ – for Maternal Health in Z’bar

Zanzibar — THE Amref Health Africa in Tanzania will embark on an initiative to raise 1bn/- for funding programmes meant to improve maternal health in the Isles. With the theme ‘Support Medical Equipment and Supplies for Safe Delivery’, Amref Health Africa (Tanzania) in collaboration with the Zanzibar Ministry of Health, has announced the ‘Uzazi ni […]

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Tanzania: Tz-Dubai Cooperation to Triple Dar Port Revenue

GOVERNMENT on Saturday reiterated benefits that Tanzanians will get from its partnership with Dubai in the operation of the Port of Dar es Salaam. The benefits include improvements of efficiency of operations among other at the Port of Dar es Salaam that will lead to an increase of its annual revenue collection from 7.7tri/- to […]

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Tanzania: New Public Procurement System Begins Next Saturday

Dodoma — THE Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) expects to start using the new online procurement system (National e-Procurement System of Tanzania-NeST) from July 1, 2023 to increase transparency and accountability in the public procurement. The NeST is the electronic system that facilitates e-registration, e-tendering, e-contract management, e-catalogue and e-auction. Speaking in Dodoma on Saturday, […]

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Tanzania: Statistical Systems, Birth Registration Set for Big Reforms

THE Government has signed a grant agreement of Euros 410,000 equivalent to1bn/- with Italy to strengthen the statistical systems and support civil registration in the country. The fund will support implementation of the civil registration and vital statistics by decentralising birth registration in 245 wards, 405 health centres and hospitals. Speaking during the agreement signing […]

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Kenya: President Ruto Says Adequate Plans in Place to Bring Down Cost of Living

Nairobi — President William Ruto has assured that adequate plans have been put in place to bring down the cost of living amidst the threats by the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya planned protests set for next month. The President insisted that the slated demonstrations are uncalled for saying they hold no viable solution to […]

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Kenya: Majestic Women’s Handball Team Secure Podium Place At Africa Beach Games

Hammamet, Tunisia — Skipper Michelle Adhiambo slotted home the winning point in a hotly contested second set, as Kenya’s women’s handball team secured a place on the podium at the Africa Beach Games in Hammamet, Tunisia. The Kenyan girls won their second straight game, having seen off Algeria on Saturday and this places them third […]

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Nigeria: Opposition Senators Raise Alarm Over Plan to Impose Minority Leader

“It has come to the notice of the Minority Political Parties in the Senate of an attempt by forces inside and outside the Senate to divide the minority parties and foist a pliant and compromised leadership on them.” Eight senators from opposition parties have raised the alarm over an alleged plan to impose a minority […]

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Kenya: CS Kuria Ignores Court Order, Insults Media Again

Nairobi — Trade and Industrialization Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has yet again insulted the media blatantly ignoring a high court order that gagged him against using slanderous phrases against the media. During a food distribution event in Muranga, he referred the media as prostitutes and saying he will not be cowed to give the media […]