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Ebola outbreak surges in DRC amid $1.1 billion funding gap

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is confronting the fastest-growing recorded Ebola outbreak, with humanitarian agencies warning that inadequate funding could cost more lives.
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Bangladesh releases Botswana citizen Molapisi  

Botswana citizen Lesedi Molapisi released from death row in Bangladesh after clemency appeal
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Court to hear SA President’s bid to set aside Section 89 report

The National Assembly voted against the report in December 2022.
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DRC President in Israel for talks to deepen ties

This is his second official visit to Israel, following his 2021 trip.
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WHO targets child sickle cell deaths with new treatment guidance

Sickle cell disease contributed to an estimated 81 100 deaths among children under five in 2021, with sub-Saharan Africa carrying nearly 80% of global cases.
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Zambia’s chaotic election casts shadow over Hichilema swearing-in

Zambia has held regular, if flawed, elections since the 1990s.
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AXIAN, AfDB launch finance programme for 34 000 women-led businesses

AXIAN Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a financial inclusion programme supporting more than 34 000 women-led businesses across five African countries.
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Senegal secures staff-level deal for $2.2 billion IMF programme

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IMF warns rising debt threatens developing economies

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Ebola outbreak surges in DRC amid $1.1 billion funding gap

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is confronting the fastest-growing recorded Ebola outbreak, with humanitarian agencies warning that inadequate funding could cost more lives.
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African gaming regulators target illegal online betting

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Mariamo Khumalo

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Thami Ngubeni

Award-winning, multi-skilled broadcaster, Thami Ngubeni, was once labelled a ‘Media Chameleon’ by a local publication
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Jacob Tivane

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Morris Muvunzi

Host of Afro Republic, is a seasoned broadcaster with over 25 years of experience in the industry.
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Jean Abedi

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Na Guiné-Bissau, a Comissão Nacional de Eleições anunciou a vitória do “sim” no referendo sobre a nova Constituição. De acordo com os resultados divulgados pela CNE, 70% dos eleitores votaram a favor da proposta, enquanto 30% votaram contra. A abstenção foi estimada em cerca de 37%. A reforma constitucional prevê mudanças profundas no sistema político guineense, incluindo o reforço dos poderes do Presidente da República. Entre as alterações previstas está a possibilidade de o Presidente nomear e exonerar o primeiro-ministro e os membros do Governo, além de poder dissolver o Parlamento em determinadas circunstâncias. Mas o processo está longe de ser consensual. Partidos da oposição e organizações da sociedade civil consideraram o referendo ilegal e apelaram ao boicote da votação. A nova Constituição surge ainda antes das eleições presidenciais previstas para Dezembro, tornando as suas implicações políticas particularmente relevantes. Para analisar estas mudanças do ponto de vista dos direitos humanos, da democracia e da participação política, conversamos com Claudina Viegas vice-presidente da LGDH. #Caleidoscopio #ChannelAfrica Lightbox link for post with description Na Guiné-Bissau, a Comissão Nacional de...

Guiné-Bissau: CNE anuncia avitória do “sim” no referendo sobre nova Constituição | #Caleidoscopio

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On this episode of The Discourse, we meet Mary-Yvonne Ododah, a Kenyan development specialist and social impact practitioner whose work focuses on some of the key issues shaping communities across Africa. With more than a decade of experience working across Sub-Saharan Africa, Mary-Yvonne has supported initiatives focused on youth empowerment, women’s economic participation, peacebuilding, governance and social innovation. She is the Executive Director of Nuru Trust Network and the Founder and Managing Director of Jarumi Ventures Africa. Passionate about connecting people, ideas and resources, she champions locally led solutions aimed at building more inclusive, resilient and empowered societies across Africa. In this profile interview, we explore her journey, her work with communities and organisations, and her vision for Africa’s development. Lightbox link for post with description On this episode of The Discourse, we meet...

Mary-Yvonne Ododah on Youth Empowerment, Women’s Economic Participation & Africa’s Future

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Brendan Hendricks, aka BlondZz aka The Real Skelim, is a rapper, songwriter, film graduate and photographer born and raised in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg. 🎤📸 Influenced early by Joshua J Star Zacheus, aka PastaAbdxll, Brendan started writing his own music at just 9 years old. He went on to build his name through rap battles, open mics and sharing stages with Reason, Taryn Alberts and other artists. He joins Tich Mataz on #AfricanDiaries to talk about his music career and his journey as an artist. #AfricanDiaries #ChannelAfrica #BlondZz #TheRealSkelim #SouthAfricanHipHop #SAHipHop #Rapper #Songwriter #MusicCareer #EldoradoPark #Johannesburg #SouthAfricanMusic #AfricanArtists Lightbox link for post with description Brendan Hendricks, aka BlondZz aka The Real...

From Eldorado Park to the Mic: The Music Journey of BlondZz aka The Real Skelim | #AfricanDiaries

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Strategic Youth Life & Career Consultant Dr Sanele Gamede joins Tich Mataz for this week’s #EducateAfrica feature on #AfricanDiaries. The conversation explores how we can future-proof Africa’s youth for the changing world of work, focusing on the evolving career landscape and the need to prepare young people for what lies ahead. Watch the full conversation and join the discussion. #AfricanDiaries #ChannelAfrica #EducateAfrica #YouthDevelopment #CareerDevelopment #FutureOfWork #AfricanYouth #YouthEmpowerment #CareerGuidance #SkillsDevelopment #Africa Lightbox link for post with description Strategic Youth Life & Career Consultant Dr ...

Future-Proofing Africa’s Youth for the Changing World of Work | Dr Sanele Gamede | #AfricanDiaries

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