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- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) statement on execution of four youths in Puntland state, Somalia
UNICEF notes with deep regret the execution of four young people in the Somali state of Puntland this past weekend for offences committed as children when they were under the age…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Yambio Political Forum Increases Trust and Commitment to Enhance Civic and Political Space Ahead of Elections
Communities across Western Equatoria have been caught in the crossfire of conflict for far too long. Outbreaks of violence around Tambura in 2021 and, again in April 2024, caused significant…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Oando PLC Completes $783 Million Acquisition of Eni’s Subsidiary, Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC)
Oando PLC (“Oando” or the “Company”) (www.OandoPLC.com), Nigeria's leading energy solutions provider listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and Johannesburg Stock Exchange is pleased to announce the successful completion…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Democratic Republic (DR) Congo: 2 Who Criticized âState of Siegeâ Arrested
Two human rights defenders who held a news conference to criticize the Democratic Republic of Congo’s “state of siege” in eastern provinces have been held without charge since August 1, 2024, Human…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Acting President Paul Mashatile to officiate signing of Second Presidential Health Compact
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will, in his capacity as Acting President, lead the signing by multiple stakeholders of the Second Presidential Health Compact at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, at 12h30…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Media Statement: Home Affairs Chairperson Calls for Speedy Conclusion of Assessment of Refugee Reception Closer to Ports of Entry
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, is distraught about the death of a refugee at the Desmond Tutu Refugee Reception Centre in Pretoria on…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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United States (U.S.) Government Distributes Nearly 85,000 Insecticide-Treated Nets in Jimma District to Combat Dramatic Uptick in Malaria Cases
In response to a dramatic spike in malaria cases in Ethiopia over the last eight months, the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia and the State Minister of Health helped to distribute…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Sudan: Hundreds of unaccompanied children among thousands fleeing latest surge of fighting
Nearly 500 unaccompanied and separated children have arrived in Blue Nile and Gedaref states over six weeks as heavy fighting forces more people to flee for safety after 16 months…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Media Statement: Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Concerned About Instability Caused by Frequent Municipal Delimitation Processes
The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has raised concerns about the insufficient attention to complaints it has made to the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) about municipal…
- SundayNews
- August 22, 2024
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Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja and Mallory Stewart Discuss Cooperation Between Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United States of America
Strengthening the partnership between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United States of America dominated discussions between the Vice-President of the ECOWAS Commission, Mrs Damtien Larbli…