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[Premium Times] The ARD-FCT had embarked on a seven-day warning strike last Monday, citing the government's failure to resolve long-standing grievances
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba-- Forty-two countries issued a joint statement to the United Nations expressing concern over the human rights situation in Ethiopia, citing restrictions on fundamental freedoms less than a year before the 2026 elections.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:[The Herald] Gold production has recorded strong growth in August, with deliveries to the country's sole authorised buyer, Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR), reaching 4,189 tonnes, a 22,6 percent year-on-year increase compared to the 3,418 tonnes produced in the same period last year.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:[Liberian Observer] Liberia's petroleum industry has been plunged into crisis following the release of the September 2025 petroleum pricing circular, which private terminal owners say could bankrupt their businesses and wipe out more than $300 million in investments.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:[Premium Times] In the afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected across the northern region.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica] As a human rights lawyer who has spent over a decade advocating for gender and reproductive justice, I never imagined that a global feminist organization would discriminate against me because of my pregnancy -- a high-risk one, complicated by lupus. My supervisor frequently made sarcastic remarks about my pregnancy symptoms and cravings, particularly when I pushed back or took a stance she disagreed with....
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:[Nyasa Times] The European Union (EU) and the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) have deployed election observer missions to Malawi ahead of Tuesday's general elections.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:[Shabelle] Baidoa -- Abdiaziz Laftagareen, President of the Southwest State of Somalia, has sharply criticized several federal member states and some politicians, accusing them of acting as agents for foreign interests and implementing external agendas within Somalia.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica] Burkina Faso has scrapped visa fees for all African travellers in a move to boost the free movement of people and goods across the continent. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana said that any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina Faso will not pay any amount to cover visa fees.
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Companies that practice disability inclusion innovate faster, are more productive, and outperform their competitors. “Disability inclusion is not charity, it’s smart business.” That was the clear message from the inauguralValuable 500 African Summit 2025, held on Tuesday at The Venue, Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg. Hosted byleading youth development non-profit, Afrika Tikkun, in partnership with the […]
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Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:New regulations put in place strict rules, including seasonal restrictions and spill prevention measures, to balance penguin conservation with shipping
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:It will take more than policy to change South Africans’ excessive use of alcohol; we all need to take part in the Sober Curious movement
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Only 26 promises made to the electorate, only 21%, have started and none have been fully implemented
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Democracy – government of the people, by the people, for the people – cannot prevail while wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Weak oversight and non-compliance are causing fatal accidents at construction sites
Published on: September 15, 2025 | Source:Young women tell the BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.
Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source:The series-deciding third T20 between England and South Africa is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain.
Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source:Hilda Baci and a team of assistants took nine hours to complete the popular West African dish.
Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source:It is not okay when Jewish students who express support for Israel are slapped, spat at or receive threatening phone calls; the university should address this
Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source:We tested out the Black Edition Sedan and can safely say that Audi has produced an excellent product — but it’s more expensive than its rivals
Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source:After eight decades, the UN is facing a slide into irrelevance, underlining the need for reform in financing, mandates, representation and partnerships
Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source:Stable governance, executive unity and some operational freedom allowed the state-owned entity to succeed, show SOEs need not decline
Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source:With long petrol queues on city roads, everyday issues dominate in the run-up to Tuesday's vote.
Published on: September 14, 2025 | Source:Defending champions New Zealand overcome a slow start and a spirited South Africa side to seal their spot in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
Published on: September 13, 2025 | Source:New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.
Published on: September 13, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica] A view From Afar
Published on: September 13, 2025 | Source:Hilda Baci and a team of assistants took several hours to complete the popular West African dish.
Published on: September 13, 2025 | Source:Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.
Published on: September 13, 2025 | Source:Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.
Published on: September 12, 2025 | Source:The 64-year-old has been sacked, although all the passengers were unharmed.
Published on: September 12, 2025 | Source:[Liberian Observer] Liberia stands at a decisive crossroads. Blessed with abundant natural resources, a youthful population, and a strategic location in West Africa, the nation has the ingredients for profound economic transformation. Yet, although the opportunities are immense, persistent governance weaknesses, fragile infrastructure, and outdated fiscal and monetary systems continue to constrain progress.
Published on: September 12, 2025 | Source:[IFRC] From Kampala's busy streets to the highlands of Lesotho, Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers are proving that first aid is more than a skill -- it's a lifeline.
Published on: September 12, 2025 | Source:[GroundUp] The trial of three officers was postponed due to a funeral
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