Namibia: NNN Eyes Sichuan to Drive Nam's Economy
[New Era] China -- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used her state visit to China to map out the sectors where Namibia wants Chinese investment and expertise.
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Kenya: Ombudsman Orders Release of NHIF, SHA Hospital Payment Records Within 21 Days
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) has ordered the release of detailed records of payments made to hospitals under the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Social Health Authority (SHA), citing the constitutional right of access to information.
Sudan: European Parliament Calls for RSF to Be Designated a Terrorist Organization
[SNA] The European Parliament (EU) on Thursday called on EU member states to designate the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia as a terrorist organization, strongly condemning atrocities committed against civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Sudanese city of El-Obeid, particularly during the
Kenya: Lamu's Oil Refinery to Create 60,000 Jobs, President Ruto Promises
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has said that the planned oil refinery in Lamu, being developed in partnership with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, will create at least 60,000 jobs while positioning Kenya as a regional energy and industrial hub.
Congo-Kinshasa: 18 New Toyota Land Cruisers Arrive in Uganda to Boost Ebola Response in Eastern DR Congo
[Nile Post] A fleet of 18 brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles has arrived in Uganda to strengthen Ebola response operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), providing a major logistical boost to frontline humanitarian teams battling the outbreak.
Uganda: Uganda Loses 24% of Potential Annually to Teenage Pregnancy, UNFPA Warns
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Uganda will mark this year's World Population Day on July 11 with virtual celebrations hosted at the Office of the Vice President, as government and development partners call for increased investment in young people, technology and innovation to unlock the potential of the cou
Uganda: 1,102 Repatriated From South Africa in Phase One
[Nile Post] The government has completed the first phase of its voluntary repatriation exercise for Ugandan nationals affected by xenophobic unrest in South Africa, with a total of 1,102 people safely returned home.
South Africa: Investment in Border Security Is Paramount to Avoid Deportation and Repatriation Revolving Door
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has concluded that sustained investment in border security is essential if South Africa is to break what it described as the "deportation and repatriation revolving door", where thousands of undocumented foreign nationals are repea
Nigeria: Over 22m Nigerians Now Under Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage - NHIA
[This Day] The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), said Nigeria has made significant progress in its efforts to achieve Universal Health Insurance Coverage (UHC), revealing that health insurance enrolment has risen to over 22 million.
Nigeria: SDP Leadership Crisis Deepens As Party Rejects Gabam's Court Victory
[This Day] Abuja -- The leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Friday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disregard what it described as attempts by its expelled former National Chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, to rely on a Federal High Court judgment to reclaim the