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Africa’s legislative aides gather to strengthen democracy, parliamentary institutions

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The maiden African Legislative Aides Forum Conference has kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria, with a call to action to empower legislative aides as strategic drivers of parliamentary effectiveness in African nations. The three-day event, themed “Empowering Legislative Aides as Strategic Drivers of Parliamentary Effectiveness in African Nations,” brought together parliamentary leaders, delegates from across Africa, […]

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Gauteng residents warned to stay indoors as torrential rains are expected to continue

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Gauteng residents are advised to stay indoors as rainy weather conditions are expected to continue well into this evening. The provincial government is urging the public to take the warnings seriously and calling on motorists to be extra vigilant while driving under wet conditions. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level two yellow warning

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Ukraine reportedly attacks tanker carrying Russian oil off Senegal

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A Turkish tanker sailing under the Panamian flag was reportedly attacked by Ukrainian USVs (unmanned surface vessels) and is sinking off Dakar in Senegal. The USV attack appears to be the third on Russian-connected shipping and follows similar offensive acts off the Turkish Black Sea coast on 28/29 November. The Mersin apparently targeted by “several”

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Kenya ;Pain as Moi University law student dies days to graduation

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Brian Kiplagat Rotich Kuto, a law student at Moi University, passed away just days before his graduation His grieving family shared the heartbreaking news of their son’s sudden loss, leaving many in mourning Family, friends, and netizens expressed their condolences, with countless heartfelt messages of comfort pouring in on social media A family in Saos

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MTN MoMo Uganda, Letshego Uganda, and dfcu Bank Partner to Empower Agents with Innovative Loan Solutions.

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MTN MoMo Uganda, in partnership with dfcu Bank and Letshego Uganda, has launched two new agent loan products under the MoMo Agent Loans Marketplace: the dfcu Bank Weekend Agent Loan and the Agent Float Loan with Letshego. The new products are designed to provide instant, collateral-free working capital to MTN MoMo agents, ensuring uninterrupted service

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South Africa arrests four men suspected of planning to fight for Russia

Leave a Comment / Africa, News / Ronald Kabuubi

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – South African police said they arrested four men en route to Russia who are suspected of having been recruited to fight in the military there. The men were stopped at the boarding gate in Johannesburg on Friday, police said, weeks after reports another 17 South African men were stuck in Ukraine after being lured

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Egyptian court annuls parliamentary election results in 26 districts over ‘violations’

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CAIRO / ISTANBUL; Egypt’s top administrative court has annulled the results of parliamentary elections in 26 electoral districts due to violations, local media reported on Sunday. The first phase of the parliamentary elections was held on Nov. 10-11 to choose members of the House of Representatives across 14 of Egypt’s 27 governorates. The state news

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Military staff face no sanctions for fatal 2016 mortar accident in Mali

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No disciplinary action will be taken against staff involved in the 2016 mortar accident in Mali, which claimed the lives of two soldiers and left a third seriously injured. Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated in a parliamentary letter that “employment-related measures” are not appropriate, as many of the root causes stem from the ministry’s organizational

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Libyan Embassy in the Netherlands suspends consular services

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The Libyan Embassy in the Netherlands has temporarily suspended its consular services, citing urgent administrative and technical arrangements. The embassy said the suspension, which began on Friday, would remain in place until further notice. It apologised for any inconvenience caused and said services would resume once the necessary arrangements are completed. (Libya observer)

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Museveni to Join Gen Z Podcast in Rwakitura

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President Yoweri Museveni will this evening take part in a youth-centered podcast from his country home in Rwakitura, a move widely seen as a counter-programming tactic against the televised NTV presidential debate scheduled for the same night. The President’s team has confirmed that the Unstoppable Gen Z Presidential Conversation, hosted by the Sevo Café podcast,

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