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Security concerns raised after SA arrests UK murder suspect

The arrest of Zimbabwean national Ndodana Tshuma in Johannesburg has renewed debate about border security and the ability of international fugitives to enter and hide in South Africa (SA).

Corruption remains a major obstacle to Africa’s development: Expert

Corruption continues to undermine economic development, public service delivery and social progress across Africa, according to governance and Anti-Corruption Expert William Oloo Janak.

SA farming sector welcomes court ruling on Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines

South Africa’s (SA) agricultural sector has welcomed a High Court ruling that ends the state’s exclusive control over Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines, a decision industry stakeholders believe will strengthen efforts to contain outbreaks and improve animal health management.

AfDB approves $66 million for major solar project in Egypt

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a financing package of up to $66 million for the first phase of the Dandara solar project in southern Egypt, supporting the development of a 500-megawatt solar power plant and a 100MWh battery energy storage system.

UN urges restraint as Iran-US tensions threaten wider Gulf conflict

The United Nations (UN) has called for urgent de-escalation after renewed military action between Iran and the United States (US) raised fears of a broader conflict across the Gulf region and renewed disruption to global energy markets.

Gaza families continue search for loved ones buried beneath rubble

More than two years after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, families across Gaza are still searching for relatives believed to be buried beneath the rubble of homes and buildings destroyed during the conflict.

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Security concerns raised after SA arrests UK murder suspect

Corruption remains a major obstacle to Africa’s development: Expert

SA farming sector welcomes court ruling on Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines

AfDB approves $66 million for major solar project in Egypt

UN urges restraint as Iran-US tensions threaten wider Gulf conflict

Gaza families continue search for loved ones buried beneath rubble

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