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‘Unemployment in SA main stumbling block in fighting poverty’

South Africa’s (SA) Department of Employment and Labour has vowed to prioritise the creation of decent jobs over the next five years.

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SA Minister addresses symposium looking at global interests

In his first address as Minister of International Relations and Co-operation, Ronald Lamola says South Africa will continue to pursue its foreign policy that is anchored on respect for human rights.

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NHI in sharp focus during SA’s Health Budget Vote

South Africa’s Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, says government is subsidising R70 billion ($ 3.89 billion) for private healthcare every year.

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UN-brokered Sudan ceasefire talks begin, only one side showed up

Sudan's warring parties are in Switzerland for United Nations-led (UN) talks aimed at brokering possible local ceasefires to facilitate aid and protect civilians, but only one side showed up for the start of discussions this Thursday, the UN says.

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Sudan's clashing parties meet in Geneva for talks aiming at local ceasefires

Sudan's warring parties have arrived in Geneva, Switzerland for United Nations (UN) brokered talks that began today aimed at "possible local ceasefires" in order to facilitate humanitarian aid and protect civilians, a UN Spokesperson said.

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“Kenya cabinet failed President”

Kenyan Political Analyst, Ashtone Osore, says the now sacked cabinet failed President William Ruto to a large extent.

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Botswana President on State visit to Mozambique

The President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi is paying a State visit to Mozambique to deepen bilateral co-operation.

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Inmates escape Niger prison holding militants

Niger's Interior Ministry says it ordered search units to be on alert after inmates escaped this Thursday from the high-security Koutoukale prison whose inmates include Islamist militants.

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Egypt's IMF loan payout delayed

The International Monetary Fund's executive board has delayed consideration of an $820 million disbursement to Egypt until July 29 to finalize some policy details, IMF Spokesperson Julie Kozack said today, adding that such delays are not unusual amid

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Rush to prevent oil spill from grounded ship off South African coast

Salvage operations were in high gear today to prevent a potential oil spill and pollution along South Africa's west coast from a grounded general cargo vessel, authorities said.

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