Kenya: Health CAS Mwangangi Asks Odinga to Get Her a Hubby
[Nairobi News] Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Mercy Mwangangi has tickled Migori residents by indicating she was on the lookout for a husband in the region.
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Mid-Morning Havensight Robbery Being Investigated, No Deaths Reported
A daring mid-morning robbery attempt at Havensight Mall on St. Thomas has left two injured, both of whom were in stable condition as of 1 p.m., according to police.
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Tunisia: Siliana - Thirteen People From 4 African Countries Without Passports Arrested
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Security units under the national police district of Siliana arrested at the entrance to the city of Siliana thirteen people from 4 African countries who were aboard a bus from Kasserine, a security source told TAP Sunday.
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Ghana: Man, 22, Arrested Over Unlawful Firearm Possession
[Ghanaian Times] Dzodze -- The Dzodze District Police Command on Friday arrested AfatsawoKumordu, 22, a commercial driver for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
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Nigeria: '140m Nigerian Part of Billions Who Lack Justice Worldwide'
[Daily Trust] Kaduna -- The Hague Institute of Innovations of Law (HIIL) has said about 140 million of the estimated 200 million Nigerians are part of the 5.1 billion people across the world who lack access to justice.
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University of the Virgin Islands 2021 Gift-Wrapping Campaign
Christmas is soon approaching, and the University of the Virgin Islands Alumni Affairs and Development Office is looking forward to engaging with the Virgin Islands Community! The Annual Giving Team hopes to have volunteers for their 2021 Christmas Gift-Wrapping Campaign on Saturday, December
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Malawi: FAM President Lauds Under-17 Youngster
[Nyasa Times] Football Association of Malawi President Walter Nyamilandu took to social media to applaud Malawi National Football Under-17 youngster Madalitso Mwachumu who caused sensation as they team drew one-all against Botswana at the joint Cosafa and Council of Southern Africa Region Five
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Nigeria: Police Confirm 8 Children Who Locked Themselves Inside Abandoned Car Dead in Lagos
[Vanguard] The Police in Lagos on Sunday confirmed the death of eight children who mistakenly locked themselves in an abandoned car while playing at Adelayo Str., Agunlayo, Jah Micheal, near Magbon area of Badagry.
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The Market STX and STT Provides Donates to DHS to Celebrate ‘National Cookie Day'
The Market St. Croix and St. Thomas has donated over 700 chocolate chip cookies to be distributed to all employees of the Department of Human Services territory-wide in celebration of National Cookie Day.
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VI Guardswoman finishes Top Female in St. Croix Triathlon
Virgin Islands National Guard 1st Lt. Robin Seila won 1st place in the female category competing in the St. Croix Beauty and the Beast Triathlon, Cramer's Park, Nov. 28, 2021.
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Tunisia: 'Tunisia Forward' Calls for National Dialogue Involving Progressive Forces
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- "Tunisia Forward" called for holding a national dialogue which would bring together all progressive forces. It also said there is need to set a deadline for the exceptional measures which the President of the Republic announced last July 25.
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Nigeria: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido Are Spotify's Most-Streamed Nigerian Artists in 2021
[Premium Times] The only international act in the top five is Drake who is the fourth most streamed artiste in Nigeria in 2021.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Court Releases Ex-Tshisekedi Aide After 20-Month Detention - allAfrica.com
[East African] Vital Kamerhe, the former chief of staff of Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, has been granted provisional release after 20 months in detention.
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Kenya: Tory Pragassa Shatters His Own Record At Kasarani Pool
[Nation] International Tory Pragassa signaled his return by breaking his own Boys' 16 and over 50m Long Course (LC) National Record as the Kenya Swimming Federation National LC Championships that ended Sunday at Kasarani.
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Tunisia: 'CDC Online Academy' Launched
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The Deposits and Consignment Fund (French: CDC) ended the 2021 year with the launch of its e-learning platform "CDC Online Academy", funded by the French Development Agency (French: AFD) with the technical assistance of Expertise France.
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Zimbabwe Medical Awards Trust to Honour Covid Heroes
[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Medical Awards Trust will this weekend host an inaugural ceremony to honour medical professionals who have dedicated themselves to offer help to the nation especially during the Covid-19 pandemic period.
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Tunisia: Coronavirus - One More Death and 165 Additional Infections Recorded On December 4
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- One more coronavirus-related death, 165 new infection cases and 118 recoveries were recorded on December 4, 2021 until midnight, according to statistics published by the Ministry of Health Sunday.
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Africa: Soil Isn't Dirt - It's the Foundation of Life and Needs Real Care
[The Conversation Africa] Healthy soil is critical for life on earth. It can contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, food and nutrition security. It is central to achieving sustainable development goals. It is the foundation of life on land. It provides many ecosystem services and
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Tunisia: Covid-19 - Over 454 Thousand Persons Administered 3 Doses
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Tunisia administered 35,304 COVID-19 vaccines on December 4. This includes 15,631 first shots, 10,092 boosters, 9,330 third doses and 251 booster jabs for travel.
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Africa: UN Chief - Covid-19 Laid Bare Barriers Faced By 1 Billion People With Disabilities
[UN News] Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, said on Friday that those with a disability were among the hardest hit by the pandemic.
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Africa: Continent's New Covid-19 Cases Surge as Omicron Spreads
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- As of December 3, 2021, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  8,683,745 while over 149,576,877 vaccinations have been administered across the continent.
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Nigeria: Omicron - UK Adds Nigeria to Red List
[Vanguard] As the Omicron variant spread across countries, the United Kingdom on Saturday added Nigeria to its red list category even as it tightens travel restrictions in a bid to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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Kenya: No, Opposition Kenyan MP Owino Didn't Thank 'Kondele Defense Forces' for Stoning Deputy President Ruto's Motorcade
[Africa Check] Kenyan opposition politician Babu Owino has praised the crowd that attacked deputy president William Ruto's motorcade with stones in Kondele, Kisumu county, on 10 November 2021.
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Uganda: Kotido Leaders to Stop Construction of Shs6.7b Govt Dam Over Shoddy Works
[Monitor] A section of leaders in Kotido District have vowed to stop the on-going construction of a multibillion water dam in Kanapidi-Kaoyaagor Village citing poor workmanship by the contractor.
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Kenya: IGP Mutyambai Cancels Twitter Engagement Amid Accident Claims
[Nairobi News] The Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai on Monday canceled his weekly online session which allows Kenyans, using the hashtag #EngageTheIG, to engage him on social media.
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Crucian Christmas Season Retrospective: A Look Back in Visuals
The Christmas season on St. Croix has, traditionally, been full of events that have been looked forward to throughout the year. This will be the second year that Covid-19 has reduced those activities.
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Tanzania: Govt Reaches Out to Religious Leaders in Fight Against HIV
[Daily News] THE government has appealed for religious leaders' support in enhancing the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Kaduna Village, Kill 2, Abduct 50
[Vanguard] Two peasants were killed and not fewer than 50 abducted yesterday when terrorists attacked the Unguwan Gimbiya community on the outskirts of Kaduna, a clergy who craved anonymity has said.
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Nigerians Turn to Firewood, Charcoal As Cooking Gas Prices Surge
[VOA] Nigerians are turning to firewood and charcoal for cooking after an October surge in gas prices doubled the price for cooking gas. Nigeria's liquefied petroleum gas suppliers and environmentalists are urging authorities to bring prices down for consumers to prevent a surge in air pollution
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Tunisia: Over 219,000 Applicants Register for 2022 Hajj Season
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The number of applicants for the 2022 Hajj season has reached over 219,000, said officer at the Religious Affairs Ministry's Hajj and Umrah General Directorate Samir Ben Nessib.
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