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South African Health department raises concerns over food poisoning incidents


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The Gauteng Department of Health has cautioned the public about the spike in food poisoning cases, especially among children in the province. A shocking incident saw 41 children, aged 3 to 5, rushed to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital after…

UNESCO, Korea launches Initiative to equip West Africa youths


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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Korean government has launched the Better Education for Africa's Rise (BEAR III), to give young people in West Africa a better chance of accessing descent…

UN: Libya envoy resigns amidst mediation challenges


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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye Bathily has tendered his resignation to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. On Tuesday, Bathily…

Ivory Coast commemorates founding of community


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Every year, Abidji people who live in the south eastern Ivorian village of Yaobou commemorate the foundation of their community. The celebration is known as the dipri festival. In the local language,' di' means water and 'pri' means…

Ghana striving to reach debt deal with bondholders


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Ghana is yet to reach a definitive deal with international bondholders towards the restructuring of about $ 13 billion of its external debt. The office of the Finance minister reassured Ghanaians, saying an interim agreement had been…

South African Starlink to cut off users


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Starlink users in South Africa are facing a major setback as the satellite internet service provider has issued a warning that their services will be terminated by the end of the month. In an email sent to many South African users,…

Senegal seizes nearly 1,140kgs of cocaine


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Senegal's customs authorities have intercepted a record-breaking haul of cocaine, weighing over a tonne. The drug, concealed in packets and stashed in bags, was found in a lorry in the town of Kidira, near Mali's border. Valued at…

Togo’s Constitution: Opposition Says Changes Are Presidential Power Grab


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The opposition in Togo has denounced a proposed new constitution as a power grab, intended to extend the reign of President Faure GnassingbĂ©. The reforms would see the West African country move from a presidential to a parliamentary…

Georgetown University, US-CDC Launch Health Fellowship In Africa


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Georgetown University Center for Global Health and Impact with funding and collaboration from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launches the Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery (PHEPRR)…

Probe As Liberian Ex-President’s Asset Papers Leaked


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Liberia's House of Representatives is investigating how former President George Weah's asset declaration documents were leaked to the public. All senior government officials in the country, including presidents, are mandated to…