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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Supreme Court of Kenya has dismissed an appeal by the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Management Board challenging the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) jurisdiction over the remuneration and benefits of employees of State corporations.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- Police told the Bahir Dar City High Court that Dr. Daniel Fantahun, an imprisoned member of the Health Professionals Movement, is allegedly "continuing and leading the struggle from prison using electronics," sources close to the case told Addis Standard.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[New Times] The High Court in Kigali has rejected the appeal of Denis Kazungu, who was convicted of murdering 13 people, and upheld the life sentence and a Rwf10 million fine handed down by the Nyarugenge Intermediate Court in early 2024.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[RFI] As a peace deal signed by the Central African government and rebel groups comes into force on Friday, the leaders of 3R and UPC have officially dissolved their movements in a ceremony in Bangui led by President Faustin-Archange TouadΓ©ra.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[Shabelle] Sabiid, Somalia -- Residents of Sabiid and Caanoole in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region say they have been barred from returning to their homes and farmlands after government and African Union (AUSSOM) forces recently retook the area from Al-Shabaab.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[Shabelle] Ankara, July 11, 2025 -- Mediation talks hosted by TΓΌrkiye between Somalia and Ethiopia have stalled, diplomats from both countries said, amid deepening tensions over Ethiopia's contentious port access agreement with Somaliland.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[IPS] United Nations -- Global investments in energy exceeded USD 3 trillion in 2024, with at least USD 2 trillion being invested in clean energy technology and infrastructure. Infrastructure. Despite that progress, fossil fuel consumption continues to rise with little sign of slowing.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[The New Humanitarian] Katalyeba, Uganda -- This is about an ethos that any humanitarian agency can adopt: build relationships first, and let those relationships guide what you do.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:The United States cuts the length of its visas for citizens of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana and Nigeria.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[The Conversation Africa] Winter in some parts of South Africa is a time of low (or no) rainfall and high fire danger. Sheldon Strydom studies the relationship between weather and fire, in particular how Berg winds, also known as mountain flow events, are linked to periods of enhanced fire danger. Mid-July is typically a high risk period. He shares what he has learnt during his research in the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal...
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[InfoWire] Energetech Tantel (ET), a partnership between UAE-based energy trading and infrastructure firm Energetech and Tanzanian investment firm Tantel Holdings, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) to develop a modular liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility. The project, representing an investment of up to $100 million, is...
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Nigeria cannot accept Venezuelans because "we already have over 230 million people," says the foreign minister.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Muranga -- The Murang'a County Government has committed to waive all medical and morgue fees for victims of the June 25 and Saba Saba Day protests, during which one person from Kangari and two others from Kangema were shot dead, while several others were injured.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[FrontPageAfrica] Mark Toner, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, retires early citing "a personal choice" Toner also denies U.S. news media that the reason for President Trump's meeting with President Boakai and four African leaders was to pressure them to take third country nationals, including convicted criminals who are being deported from the U.S. Toner says there will be no immediate U.S. support for Liberia's war and...
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[SANEF] The South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) is concerned about the remarks made by ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, alleging unethical conduct on the part of some journalists who cover the ANC and its leaders.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[IPS] The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) has expressed concern at the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights' announcement that certain activities mandated by the council cannot be delivered due to a lack of funding. The council has sought clarity on why certain activities had been singled out.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[ISS] Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:Protests against the provision of services to foreigners at healthcare facilities highlights the deepening xenophobia in the country
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[Premium Times] Mr Tuggar stated that accepting the deportees would be difficult for Nigeria to do.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:The notion of human dignity is a fundamental rule of law principle and has broader implications related to ubuntu and restorative justice
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[allAfrica] "One key challenge I remain deeply committed to addressing is ensuring no one is left behind by the health system, no matter where they live," says Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, the CEO and President of VillageReach, a global non-profit dedicated to strengthening health systems in underserved communities.
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:US involvement in the Middle East and Israelβs attacks on Iran and its retaliation make the US military base in Qatar a target
Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:If one looks at the unchecked abuse of resources, then it is not surprising that the continentβs health system is struggling
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Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source:[Liberian Investigator] Washington DC -- Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai met Tuesday with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to bolster economic cooperation and strategic ties between the two longtime allies.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Nigeria net a late winner against Botswana to become the first side to book a place in the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
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Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:[Premium Times] The presidency has declared that the US claim of reciprocity as the reason for the recent visa policy does not accurately reflect the reality of Nigeria's current visa policy toward US citizens.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:[Dabanga] Washington D.C. / Cairo -- US President Donald Trump has said his administration is working to support peace efforts in Sudan, as Washington prepares to host a four-nation meeting aimed at reviving stalled diplomacy to end the country's ongoing war.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Cameroon, Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:[RFI] Africa's wealth disparity has reached unprecedented levels, with just four billionaires now holding more wealth than 750 million people combined - half the continent's population.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:[New Times] The Government of Rwanda, in partnership with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, has delivered over 40 tons of food and medical supplies to support ongoing humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:[New Times] The Security Council on Wednesday, July 9, welcomed the peace agreement between Rwanda and DR Congo signed on June 27 in Washington, D.C.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:[Independent (Kampala)] Zambia and South Africa are leading Africa in laying the groundwork to transform their vast mineral wealth into platforms for research, clean-tech development, and innovation.
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