Nigeria: Govt Committed to Solving Housing Deficit

Nigeria: Cholera Hits 23 States, FCT, Kills 30, Says Ncdc

[This Day] The Nigreia Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have reported suspected cholera cases since January 2021.

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Source: allAfrica.com

New shipping law to benefit seafarers

The Senate yesterday passed the Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2020, with two adjustments to make more complete provisions for the rights and living conditions of seafarers in line with the Maritime Labour Convention. Piloting the bill in the Upper...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Africa: How Technology Can Help Combat Africa's Brain-Drain!

[The Point] For the first time, Africa-focused startup funding has crossed the $1 billion mark. Last year, African startups received a total of $1.3 billion, with over half of the total funnelled into fintech businesses.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Bheki Cele targets alcohol again, as minister demands 'clamp-down'

A tragic loss of life in Pretoria this weekend has piqued the attention of Bheki Cele, who has slammed 'the ills of alcohol' once more.

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

HRDC mission remains unchanged – Trapence

Members of the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC)—including National Coordinator Luke Tembo, Reverend MacDonald Sembereka, Billy Mayaya and Happy— were on Wednesday and Thursday spotted among the over 50 newly appointed diplomats attending an orientation workshop at the Bingu International

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Source: Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

Competition for PWDs on the cards

BY HARRIET CHIKANDIWA THE Institute for Community Development Zimbabwe (ICODZim) is set to host the first competition on disability rights on April 16. ICODZim said after realisation that women with disabilities (WWD) still face numerous challenges such as communication and distance barriers in

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Virtual 'Nine Afternoon' for DK Duncan

A virtual remembrance will be held on Saturday, September 26, to commemorate the life of former Cabinet minister and People’s National Party (PNP) stalwart Dr DK Duncan. Duncan, 80, died last Thursday at The University Hospital of the...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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2 retrieved from swept car

BY STEPHEN CHADENGA TWO of the six bodies, including that of a driver whose vehicle was swept away at Gweru River bridge along the Gweru-Matobo Road on Sunday were yesterday recovered following a combined rescue operation involving the police sub-aqua unit and the fire brigade. Midlands provincial

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

#EndSARS protesters killed in Nigeria | News24

WARNING: This article contains graphic content that may offend sensitive readers. Following the sudden announcement of a curfew, several people participating in #EndSARS protests were killed when the country's military force opened fire at one of the protest sites.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Cape Town Stock Exchange opens on Thursday and aims to lure firms from Nigeria to Kenya | Fin24

The latest South African stock exchange opens on Thursday pledging to lure firms from across the continent with listing costs that are a third of that charged by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

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Source: https://www.news24.com

Nigeria: Buhari Congratulates Biden

[Premium Times] The Nigerian leader urges Mr Biden "to promote greater engagement with Africa".

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Source: allAfrica.com

Success squatters given up to Monday to remove - Stabroek News

Persons who have been squatting at Success, on the East Coast of Demerara, have been given up to Monday to remove from the area. The article Success squatters given up to Monday to remove appeared first on Stabroek News.

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Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Uganda: Over 21,000 People to Get Covid-19 Cash Tomorrow

[Monitor] A total of 21,480 vulnerable people from cities and municipalities will tomorrow receive Shs100,000 each as the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development rolls out the Covid-19 cash relief.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Africa: The Rules of Engagement

[Africa In Fact] COVID-19: an African overview

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Jamaica not ruling out COVID vaccine from China

The Jamaican government is not ruling out looking to China for supplies of the coronavirus vaccine. China has now joined other countries like the United States and the United Kingdom which are manufacturing the drug in the race to contain the...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Ghana: Tourism Sector Bags U.S.$3.312 Billion From "Year of Return Initiative - Tourism Ministry

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, has stated that the tourism sector as a result of the 'Year of Return' initiative has recorded US$3.312 billion in

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Source: allAfrica.com

Leigh Matthews: No decision yet on parole for Moodley - Correctional services dept | News24

Donovan Moodley is the man convicted of killing of university student, Leigh Matthews, almost two decades ago.

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Nigeria's ruling APC risks disintegration - Buhari | Africanews

Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress is facing the risk of disintegration amid an internal crisis and rival claims to its leadership, President Muhammadu Buhari

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

National unrest reaches Dallas streets

According to Police Chief Renee Hall, officers began noticing a separation of protesters beginning around 8:45 to

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Source: North Dallas Gazette

Africa's Financial Security Lies in Agriculture - Minister

[Premium Times] "We must lay our cards very well, if not we can become slaves in our country."

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Source: allAfrica.com

Nigeria: Agric Projects Not Skewed to Favour Any Zone - Emefiele

[This Day] The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, yesterday faulted claims by critics that the bank's agricultural intervention programmes, particularly the Anchor Borrower Programme (ABP), were skewed to favour some sections of the country.

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Source: allAfrica.com

'Beyond The Return': Black Women Entrepreneurs In U.S. & Africa Fueling Movement For Future Partnerships

When Chef Fatmata Binta started Fulani Kitchen in Accra, Ghana four years ago, her goal was to promote and preserve Fulani cuisine and culture. “I believe I can touch people

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Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

News Briefs

Jamaica removed from Germany’s list of high-risk COVID-19 countries Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is welcoming news that effective today, Germany no longer considers Jamaica as a risk area for contracting the COVID-19 virus. This should result...

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Uganda: 5 Ugandan Startups Feature in Yale Africa Startup Review

[Monitor] Five Ugandan startups were featured in the Yale Africa Startup Reviews list. Volcano Coffee, Uganics Repellants, MScan, Flip Africa and Ori Rides have made the country proud. Local entrepreneurs, accelerators and ecosystem partners will beam with excitement at the validation this provides

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Source: allAfrica.com

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Claims Responsibility for Regional Minister's Assassination

[Shabelle] Al-Shabaab said it has killed a minister in Jowhar, the regional capital of Middle Shabelle region on Monday night.

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Source: allAfrica.com

Mkhize lauds the media’s year-long COVID-19 coverage

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has engaged the National Press Club on government’s progress so far towards combating COVID-19, a year since the first case was recorded

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Uganda Ministers to Meet Over Kenya's Ban On Its Maize

[East African] Kampala has called a crisis meeting over the deadlock between Uganda and Kenya, which saw Nairobi ban maize imports from the country.

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Source: allAfrica.com

SA looks to 'power ships' as answer to energy crisis

A power ship can be fully operational in 100 days

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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Zambian health minister denies corruption charges | Africanews

Zambia’s Health Minister on Thursday appeared before a Lusaka magistrate and denied four counts of corruption involving alleged purchase of business shares and property with suspected proceeds of

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Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa

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