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Kenya to Charge Students with Murder Over School Dormitory Fire That Killed 16 Girls
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan prosecutors have approved murder charges against nine students accused of involvement in a deadly dormitory fire…
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Health
Byanyima Warns HIV Gains at Risk as US Moves to End Key South Africa Health Funding
GENEVA — UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has called on the United States to reconsider its decision to phase out…
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“We’re Living in Fear”: Migrants Face Uncertain Future as South Africa Deadline Nears
Thousands of migrants across South Africa say they are living in fear as a controversial June 30 deadline set by…
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Equatorial Guinea Government Quits After Delivering Just 10% of Its Goals
In a dramatic political shake-up, the government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after reportedly achieving only a fraction of its…
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Health
Ebola Outbreak Deepens as DR Congo Reports 782 Confirmed Infections
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported a rise in confirmed Ebola infections, with the…
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Business
President Museveni Presides Over Swearing-In of Deputy Chief Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi
ENTEBBE, UGANDA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda’s newly appointed Deputy Chief…
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Local Government Ministers assume office at a colourful event in Kampala
In coming state Minister for local government Hon justine Nameere has assured the public of a corrupt free administration as…
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Twelve Killed in Mass Shooting in Johannesburg as Manhunt Under Way
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South African police have launched a manhunt for more than 10 suspects following a mass shooting…
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Kenyan Protester Shot During Rally Against Proposed U.S. Ebola Quarantine Centre
NAIROBI, Kenya — A protester was shot during demonstrations in central Kenya on Tuesday as residents opposed the construction of…
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Malawi Begins Repatriation of Citizens from South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobia Concerns
The Malawi government has launched a voluntary repatriation programme for citizens seeking to return from South Africa following a surge…
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