Soweto retail hubs shuttered amid shutdown calls Retail operations at the Sizwe Shopping Centre and Protea Gardens Mall in Soweto remained dark on Tuesday. Traders opted to keep their stalls …
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Kenya Activists Disappear After Protests, Human Rights Group Claims Nairobi — Human rights organization Vocal Africa reported that five activists vanished after being arrested during protests marking the second anniversary …
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Guinea-Bissau’s 2026 Growth Outlook Dims as Political Instability and Global Shocks Weigh Guinea-Bissau’s economy is projected to slow to 4.8% growth in 2026, down from 5.8% in 2025, according to …
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Unpacking the Forgotten Story of Tanzania’s Jewish Community: A Lesson in Peace and Coexistence
The Historical Presence of Jewish Communities in Tanzania Jewish life in Tanzania is a multi-generational narrative of migration, adaptation, and integration that dates back to the late 19th century. While …
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West Africa’s Rice Imperative – Why Investing in the Value Chain Is the Most Important Bet We Can Make
West African nations, through the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), are targeting rice self-sufficiency by 2035 to curb a reliance on imports that costs the region over $3.5 …
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Liberia Moves to Overhaul Mining Governance Amid Revenue Concerns The Liberian Legislature is currently reviewing strategies to strengthen mining governance, focusing on increasing state revenue and improving transparency within the …
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Celebrity News Update: Addressing Rumors and Official Announcements There are currently no credible reports or official confirmations regarding bachelor or bachelorette parties for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, nor has …
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Kampala Mandates Tree Planting for New Property Occupancy Permits The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) will now require developers to plant trees on their properties as a mandatory condition for …
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New FMD Vaccine Batch Arrives as South Africa’s Immunization Effort Surpasses 5.4 Million A new batch of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines has arrived in South Africa, marking a critical step …
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New HIV Drug Lenacapavir Shows Promise with Long-Lasting Protection The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lenacapavir in July 2023 as a treatment for HIV, marking a significant advancement …