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Today marks World Water Day

World Water Day also serves as a poignant reminder of South Africa’s(SA) own history with water scarcity.

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At least 23 Niger soldiers killed in ambush: Defence Ministry

Militants killed at least 23 Nigerien soldiers and wounded 17 more during an attack on a military unit in the northwestern corner of the country this Wednesday, the Defence Ministry said.

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Senegal fishermen head for Spain as fish stocks dwindle at home

Fisherman Khalifa Ndour says Senegalese President Macky Sall is responsible for the plunge in his country's fish stocks that forced him to risk his life to seek work as a farmhand in northeastern Spain.

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SA police open inquest docket over disgraced businessperson’s death

Police in South Africa’s (SA) Western Cape province have opened an inquest docket following the death of 63-year-old Markus Jooste this Thursday.

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US man charged with lying about role in Rwandan genocide

A Rwandan-born United States (US) man was arrested this Thursday on charges he engaged in a three-decade scheme to conceal his involvement in the African nation's 1994 genocide to enter the US as a refugee and ultimately gain US citizenship.

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SA ruling party defends President for congratulating Putin

The deputy Chairperson of South Africa's governing African National Congress's International Relations Committee, Obed Bapela, has defended President Cyril Ramaphosa for congratulating his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on his re-election.

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UN Security Council to vote on US resolution on Gaza ceasefire

The United States (US) will ask the United Nations this Friday to back a resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza and an Israel-Hamas hostage deal, increasing pressure on its ally Israel to allow more humanitarian aid and better protect civilians.

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Uganda President appoints son as military chief

Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, has appointed his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as Head of the military, the Defence Ministry said this Friday.

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No political will to affirm human rights of natives: SA Language Institute

The South African Language Development Institute says there is no political will to affirm the human rights of natives.

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“SA women’s hard work undeniable”

South Africa’s (SA) former President, Kgalema Motlanthe, says the question of whether women work as hard as men has long been settled and attributes this to women getting it right the first time.

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