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Zanzibar’s elections need robust regional and international observer missions
Mail & Guardian
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July 8, 2025
In past elections results were tampered with and reversed, ballot boxes were seized and results cancelled in key constituencies In October, we will go to the polls to decide not only our next president but also what sort of democracy we want to...
Is success more about luck or hard work?
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 9, 2025
We have been told several times, that if you are running after something, all you need is just work for it. Wake up before the sun rises and work harder than everyone else, and someday, just maybe, you will make it. That is what motivational...
“Good information saves lives”: Lawyer & Journalist Nadine Kampire on Combatting Disinformation in the DRC
Media Defence
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In the latest instalment of our Press Freedom Advocates Series – which highlights the stories of lawyers defending journalists worldwide – we speak to Nadine Kampire, a Congolese journalist and lawyer. Alongside her colleagues, Nadine co-founded...
UN Human Rights Council Extends LGBTQ Rights Expert’s Mandate
Out South Florida
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The U.N. Human Rights Council on July 7 extended the mandate of the United Nations’ independent LGBTQ rights expert for another three years. The resolution passed with 29 countries (Albania, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia,...
Challenges to Accessing and Utilizing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services in Rwanda
Dove Medical Press
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July 9, 2025
Introduction Adolescents, defined according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations, are individuals aged between 10 and 19 years.1 It is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood, marked by significant and rapid...
BC Issues Advisory as Trump Travel Ban Deepens Strain on International Community
The Heights - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
In response to President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting citizens of 19 countries from entering the United States, Boston College’s Office of Global Engagement (OGE) and the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) urged...
A fun after-work visit to the new Fresh Market at Ferran
Leesburg Daily Commercial - Florida
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Local bars, shops, and restaurants offer unique summer festivals and activities. FIFA Club World Cup matches continue in Orlando through July 4. Various events are scheduled, including a beer festival, music bingo, live music performances, and a...
Extreme weather and climate change impacts hit Africa hard
Ethical Marketing News
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June 7, 2025
The average surface temperature across Africa in 2024 was approximately 0.86 °C above the 1991–2020 long-term average. North Africa recorded the highest temperature (1.28°C above the 1991-2020 average) and this is the sub-region of Africa which is...
Fans not satisfied with Pasuwa’s repeated statement of building the Flames; ‘Until when?’
Maravi Express
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July 8, 2025
* What is the meaning of building a team for years and years. Has footblall became politics where at times the truth is never spoken? * It’s becoming worrisome now — pull-up your socks please! How many lessons are we going to learn before starting...
From Dar to Stockholm Kiswahili feels global
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: BACK home in Dar es Salaam, the sun played its part with a warm and breezy weekend, while in Stockholm (in this late spring) tulips were still showing off and Swedes debated if the sun was ever going to return, something...
What you need to know about Trump’s travel ban
Frontier Media - Alaska
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Donald Trump has banned people from 12 countries entering the US, in a move he said protects against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats. Some countries are subject to a full travel ban, while others are under a partial ban - with the...
Trump’s Travel Ban: Find Out What Countries Are Listed
Hollywood Life
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June 5, 2025
Image Credit: Getty Images Starting on June 9, 2025, travelers from 12 countries will be banned from visiting the United States for the foreseeable future, as ordered by Donald Trump. The American president issued the order on June 4, announcing...
A New Dawn for Women’s Football Begins at WAFCON 2025
News Central TV
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July 7, 2025
WAFCON 2025 thrills with a 45% prize money increase, surging attendance at federation games, and bold investments. These are signs of a system boldly backing women’s football. As infrastructure, visibility, and support gain ground, African women’s...
IMF ranks Nigeria 12th poorest country globally by GDP per capita
Business Hallmark
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June 27, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has ranked Nigeria as the 12th poorest country in the world based on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, according to 2025 figures released in a recent report published by Visual Capitalist, a global...
‘Welcome to Maula Prison’ Becomes the Talk of the Town
Face of Malawi
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July 8, 2025
217 words • approx. 2 min read Within just 14 hours of its release, the film Welcome to Maula Prison has become a sensation across Malawi, rapidly gaining traction on YouTube, where it has already surpassed 300,000 views. The short film, which...
African Immigrants Feel Targeted by ICE, Despite Following Rules
L.A. Focus - California
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June 26, 2025
Get More of the Stories That Matter! Stay informed with the latest in politics, community news, entertainment, and more – delivered straight to your inbox Sign up now! African migrants say they are unfairly being targeted for detention and...
India Seeks to Enhance Bilateral Ties with Uganda
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 27, 2025
By Faridah N Kulumba Recently the government of India invited 47 journalists, media professionals and editors from 23 countries from East Africa, Southern Africa, West Asia and North Africa for a familiarization tour in India. The East and...
South Sudan embassy advises citizens against protests in Kenya
Eye Radio
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July 7, 2025
Author: Alhadi Hawari | Published: 3 hours ago Members of Kenyan security forces gather near a burning billboard in downtown Nairobi. Courtesy of Luis Tato/AFP/Getty Images The South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi has advised South Sudanese nationals in...
Bujumbura: Behind the walls of Mpimba, a wave of solidarity for Sandra Muhoza
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi In a rare gesture, a group of journalists visited Sandra Muhoza, imprisoned at Mpimba. Between moral support and tangible aid, this wave of solidarity breaks the silence and shows a profession still united in the face of...
Rwanda Builds a Peaceful Future Through Judo
International Judo Foundation
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In the early 1990s Rwanda was plunged into horror. For three years, this small East African country was first ravaged by civil war. Then the horror reached a level beyond comprehension. From 7th to 17th July 1994, the Tutsi genocide left hundreds...