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SA President praises swift government response to flood disaster in Eastern Cape province

South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended authorities in the Eastern Cape province and various government departments for their rapid response to the devastating floods that have struck parts of the province.

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Town Planner warns SA government against hastily relocating flood-affected residents

Town and Regional Planner Expert at South Africa’s (SA) University of KwaZulu-Natal, Professor Hangwelane Magidimisha-Chipungu says the SA government must act with caution should it decides to relocate the families

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Kenyan lawyer launches new political party, confirms 2027 presidential run  

Kenyan lawyer, human rights advocate and long-serving opposition leader Martha Karua has unveiled a new political party, declaring her intention to contest the presidency in the country’s 2027 general elections.

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Goal to end AIDS by 2030 'more off-track' after Trump cuts

United States (US) President Donald Trump's cuts to HIV/AIDS programmes will further derail an already faltering plan to end the disease as a public health threat by 2030.

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SA releases guidelines for controversial BELA Act implementation  

South Africa’s (SA) Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has released a set of guidelines to steer the implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA).

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SA union welcomes wage deal at freight, rail group, Transnet

The United National Transport Union (UNTU) in South Africa (SA) has welcomed the signing of a three-year wage agreement with freight and rail group, Transnet

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Trump allowed to keep National Guard in Los Angeles as more protests planned

Unites States (US) President Donald Trump can keep his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles (LA), according to a court ruling, as protests against immigration raids look set to enter their second week

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Over 300 stranded in Egypt after police seize passports

Over 300 people are stranded in Egypt after police took their passports and belongings.

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WHO warns of spread of cholera outbreak from Sudan to Chad refugee camps

The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned this Friday that cholera cases in Sudan are set to rise and could spread to neighbouring countries.

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‘Lungu’s wishes will be respected, with or without government consent’  

The family of Zambia’s late former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu says it will proceed with private funeral arrangements “with or without” the government’s involvement.

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