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Press Council highlights critical role of media during SA elections

As the day of South Africa’s (SA) general elections fast approaches, the spotlight is expected to shine on the media coverage of arguably the most important polls since the dawn of democracy 30 years ago.

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UN forum calls for more funding, steps towards slavery reparations

A United Nations (UN) forum on people of African descent opened this Tuesday with calls for extra funding to support its work and progress towards reparations for transatlantic slavery and its legacies in contemporary society.

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Almost 16 million Ethiopians to face starvation this year: Report

Nearly 16 million people will face hunger and need food assistance in Ethiopia in 2024, according to the government of Ethiopia, which painted a dire picture in its most recent assessment of food security needs report.

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At least five dead, more missing following flooding in SA's KZN province

South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province has been struck by severe flooding, resulting in significant destruction and loss of life.

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Ukraine, Israel aid to hit US House floor as separate bills soon

The United States (US) House of Representatives will consider aid to Israel and Ukraine as separate legislation this week, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said, more than two months after the Senate passed a bill combining the two.

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SA President arrives in S Sudan on a working visit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has embarked on a working visit to Juba, South Sudan, aimed at bolstering the longstanding bilateral ties between South Africa (SA) and South Sudan.

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SA to roll out new driver’s licence cards

South African Transport Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has made assurances that the new driver’s lice licence machine will be procured on time.

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UK's Rwanda bill returns to House of Commons

The controversial United Kingdom-Rwanda immigration bill is slated for additional examination in the upper house of Parliament this Tuesday.

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SA President to tour Uganda, S Sudan this week

South Africa's (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa will be in East Africa this week where he will meet Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni and South Sudan's Salva Kiir.

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Nigeria's South West increases security measures amid escalating tensions

In response to escalating tensions, state governments in the South West region of Nigeria have significantly increased security measures.

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