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Nigeria strikes on militants welcomed, calls for broader security approach

A Nigerian security analyst has welcomed recent joint military operations targeting militant groups in the country’s northeast, while warning that long-term stability will depend on broader strategies beyond military force.

Byron McGuigan joins England coaching staff ahead of Nations Championship

England open their Nations Championship campaign against the SA national rugby union team.

Nigeria’s central bank maintains key rate

Most economists polled by Reuters had predicted the Central Bank of ​Nigeria would leave the ​rate unchanged.

Africa CDC welcomes SA’s $2.5 million donation for Ebola response

The agency is urging other African states, donors and private partners to follow SA’s lead.

WHO honours global health champions at annual assembly meeting

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised six individuals and institutions for outstanding contributions to global health at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly, highlighting efforts to expand access to care and address health inequalities.

Refugees remain in SA refugee centre as support efforts continue amid safety concerns

Dozens of foreign nationals remain gathered outside a refugee support centre in central Durban after being dispersed from a police station earlier in the week, as concerns grow over safety and living conditions.