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South Sudan’s Arms Embargo Still Crucial for Civilian Protection

UN Security Council Should Renew Embargo, Demand Concrete Rights ReformsNyagoah Tut PurResearcher, Africa DivisionThe United Nations Security Council should renew an arms embargo on South Sudan this week along with travel bans and asset freezes on desi...

Turkey Under Fire Over Military Presence in Libya

International pressure is growing on Turkey over its military presence in Libya. Turkey deployed hundreds of soldiers and thousands of Syrian fighters in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord in its battle against forces of Libya's Genera...

Africa’s COVID-19 Cases Near 4.76 Million: Africa CDC

ADDIS ABABA– The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 4,759,772 as of yesterday noon, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), said.The Africa CDC, the specialised healthcare agency of the African Union, s...

Regional Envoys to Visit Mali After Military Detains Transition Leaders

A delegation from the regional bloc ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) is heading to Mali Tuesday, a day after the West African nation’s military detained the president and prime minister. A joint statement issued Tuesday by ECOWAS, the...

Minister Fikile Mbalula: Transport Dept Budget Vote 2021/22

Honourable House Chairperson?Honourable Deputy Minister, Mme Dikeledi MagadziHonourable Members of ParliamentFellow South AfricansAs we continue to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and its disruptive effect on life as we...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Justice and Correctional Services Dept Budget Vote 2021/22

Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, Budget Policy Statement for Department of Justice and Constitutional Development delivered virtually to Parliament by Minister Ronald LamolaHonourable House ChairpersonMembers of the Executive PresentDeput...

Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dept Budget Vote 2021/22 NCOP

Address by the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Hon. Ms Makhotso Sotyu (MP), during the NCOP policy debate on budget vote 32 for the DFFE 2021/2022 Chairperson of the House,Honourable Minister, Ms Barbara Creecy,Honourable C...

African NBA Scout Eyes Talent in BAL Tourney

The inaugural Africa Basketball League tournament is entering the playoff stage. For Sonny Side of Sports, VOA's Prince Nesta spoke with Sarah Chan, Africa scouting manager for the 2019 NBA champion Toronto Raptors, about her basketball journey and the...

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Omaheke Celebrates Steenkamp’s Appointment as Education Minister

Omaheke: Sanet Steenkamp's appointment as the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has been met with positive reactions from key figures in the Omaheke Region. Regional education director, Constance Wantenaar, shared with ...
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Luanda Registers Over 28,000 Cases of Tuberculosis in 2024

Luanda: At least 28,701 cases of tuberculosis were diagnosed in 2024 in the Angolan capital, Luanda, the local health director, Fernando Varela said on Monday. Among the diagnosed cases, the doctor said there were 10,777 from BK (Coconut Bacillus), 13...

SGR Stopovers Boost Economic Growth in Taita Taveta

Nairobi: For many, railways conjure images of trains lumbering along tracks or even a track made of steel rails. However, for Kenya Railways, it is a symbol of development, resilience and transformation for the nation. The Corporation has become a pil...

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