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- SundayNews
- October 15, 2024
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Rwanda: Torture, Ill-Treatment in Detention
For decades, Rwandan authorities have subjected detainees, in both official and unofficial detention facilities, to ill-treatment and torture with no accountability; A landmark trial of prison officials for murder, torture,…
- SundayNews
- October 15, 2024
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Urgent Education Reform Key to Unlocking Faster, More Inclusive Growth in Africa
Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in “low gear” with a large youth population at risk of being left behind. According to the latest edition of Africa's Pulse, the World Bank’s twice-yearly…
- SundayNews
- October 15, 2024
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Uganda: Kiswahili Council Bill hits another hurdle over ownership
Consideration of the Uganda National Kiswahili Council Bill, 2023 stalled for a second time during a plenary sitting held on Monday, 14 October 2024. While chairing the sitting, the Speaker,…
- SundayNews
- October 15, 2024
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British High Commissioner Discusses Health Collaborations with Kenyaâs Cabinet Secretary
His Excellency Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner to Kenya, paid a courtesy call to Dr. Deborah M. Barasa, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, to discuss ongoing health collaborations between…
- SundayNews
- October 15, 2024
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Liberia: President Boakai Declares Tuesday, October 15, as âWorld Rural Womenâs Dayâ
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Tuesday, October 15, 2024 as “World Rural Women’s Day”, to be observed throughout the Republic as…
- SundayNews
- October 15, 2024
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âAfrica must continue to rise,â says General Assembly President
To meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN General Assembly President on Monday emphasised Africa’s potential and the urgent need for both international support and systemic reforms across the…
- SundayNews
- October 15, 2024
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Kenya Receives Mpox Testing Kits and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Medicines for Mass Drug Administration
Kenya has received Mpox testing kits and medicines for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) from the World Health Organization (WHO), USAID, and other health partners. These supplies are set to enhance…
- SundayNews
- October 14, 2024
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Pariang now ready to house court personnel, improving access to justice and accountability
In many places across South Sudan, anyone involved in legal proceedings is likely to have a long wait ahead. Courts are few and far between, with judges and other required…
- SundayNews
- October 14, 2024
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Mamprugu Honours President Akufo-Addo âYour Contribution Will Remain Unmatchedâ- Nayiri
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Akufo-Addo has received glorious adulation from the Nayiri, Tiduguma Nayiri Naa Bohagu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga and the Chiefs and people of Mamprugu Traditional…
- SundayNews
- October 14, 2024
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African Energy Chamber Hails the African Association of Energy Journalists and Publishers (AJERAP) Journalists as “Truth Seekers” for the future of the Continent’s Energy Sector
NJ Ayuk, Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, has praised the African Association of Energy Journalists and Publishers, AJERAP (https://AJERAP.org/) referring to its members as “African truth seekers and freedom fighters.” …