Uganda: Kabale Emyooga Journalists' Sacco Chairman Arrested

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Uganda: Kabale Emyooga Journalists' Sacco Chairman Arrested

[Monitor] The Kabale Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Mr Darius Nandinda on Monday ordered for the arrest of the chairman of the Emyooga Journalists' SACCO of Kabale and some members of his executive committee over alleged failure to account for Shs30m Emyooga money they received from government in May 2021.

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Tunisia: Covid-19 - Tunisia Surpasses Threshold of 4,000 Infections in 24 Hours

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- 4,170 additional coronavirus infections were reported on January 14 until 11 a.m. out of a total of 15,132 tests carried out.

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Somalia: PM Reserves 30 Percent of Parliament Seats for Women in Upcoming Poll

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Garowe -- Nearly a third of Somalia's parliamentary seats will be reserved for female lawmakers in an election next month, the prime minister said, a measure long demanded by women's rights campaigners in the Horn of Africa nation.

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Tanzania: Change Your Mindsets, Minister Tells Ttcl Staff

[Daily News] MINISTER for Communications and Information Technology (ICT), Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has directed TTCL Corporation members of staff to change their mindsets to turn it into an outfit that operates commercially.

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Rwanda: Beach Volleyball - World Tour Could Be Postponed-Karekezi

[New Times] The World beach volleyball tour scheduled for early February in Rwanda might be postponed to a later date, Times Sports has learned.

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South Africa: Eskom Implements Loadshedding

[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has announced it will implement Stage 2 loadshedding from Thursday midday until Sunday evening.

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Angola: Luanda - President Unveils Dialysis Center in Benfica

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan head of State Joao Lourenço inaugurated Monday in Luanda province a hemodialysis center with capacity to assist at least 210 patients /day.

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Nigeria: As Recession Continues, Inflation Rate Rises to 14.89% in Nigeria

[Daily Trust] Inflation rate rose to 14.89 percent in November, 2020 higher than the 14.23 percent recorded in October, 2020.

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Nigeria: Navy Arrests 24 Suspected Oil Thieves in Ondo

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Igbokoda, on Sunday, said no fewer than 24 suspected illegal oil thieves were arrested on the coastal waters in Ilaje Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State.

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Kenya: GSU Officer Killed, 3 Injured During Operation in Volatile Kapedo

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A senior General Service Unit officer was on Sunday afternoon shot and killed by suspected bandits in Kapedo, Turkana County, during an ongoing operation to restore calm in the area.

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Zimbabwe: Seedco Moves to Acquire Own ZSE Shares

[New Zimbabwe] LISTED seed manufacturing giant, SeedCo International Limited has offered to buy its own shares from current holders in the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) listed company.

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Uganda: List of MPs Who Have Been Declared Winners So Far

[Monitor] As the vote counting exercise is still ongoing at various tally centres across the country, some candidates for the parliamentary seats have already been declared winners.

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Africa: Continent's Covid-19 Deaths at More Than 78,000

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- As of January 17, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,237,229. Reported deaths in Africa reached 78,325 and 2,650,693 people have recovered.

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Nigeria: SSANU, NASU Threaten Indefinite Strike, to Meet On Tuesday

[This Day] Abuja -- Varsity workers under the aegis of the Non-academic staff of educational and associated institutions, (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Universities (SSANU) have threatened to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike over non-implementation of the Memorandum of

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Zimbabwe: Tino Kadewere Nominated for French Ligue 1 Player of the Month Award

[New Zimbabwe] Warriors star Tino Kadewere has been recognised for his fine form at Olympique Lyon after being nominated for the December Player of the Month award in the French Ligue 1.

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Angola: Sic Arrests Chinese Woman for Forging Work Visas

[ANGOP] Luanda -- A 53-year-old Chinese citizen was arrested on Tuesday by the Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) in the Patrice Lumumba district of Ingombota, Luanda, accused of forging work visas and the illegal transfer of valuables.money to outside of the country.

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Nigeria: BUA Donates 3 Covid-19 Ambulances, 100,000 Face Masks to Yobe

[Vanguard] As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country, BUA has donated three ambulances and 100,000 face masks to Yobe State government as part of its social support and humanitarian commitment to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ghana: Govt to Absorb Shortfall in Lump Sum Paid By Ssnit to Public Sector Retirees - Minister

[Ghanaian Times] Employment and Labour Relations Minister, Ignatius Baffour Awuah says government is resolved in guaranteeing a better retiring life for all Ghanaians, as this year marks the beginning of payment of benefits to retirees under the National Pensions Act, 2008 (Act 766).

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Nigerian Military Airstrike Kills Scores of Boko Haram Terrorists - Official

[Premium Times] Borno State has been the epicenter of Boko Haram's activities since 2009.

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Kenya: Kebs Bans Importation of Motor Vehicles Registered in 2013 Effective December 31

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has banned the importation of vehicles registered in 2013.

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Nigeria: E.F. Network to Provide Internet Services in Nigeria

[Vanguard] A multinational technology company and major global player in wireless/virtual technologies, E. F. Network Ltd, has been licensed by Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) to provide internet services in Nigeria.

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Zimbabwe: Judiciary Must Stand Up, Defend the Constitution - Law Expert

[New Zimbabwe] A RENOWNED international advocate Tererai Mafukidze has challenged the judiciary in Zimbabwe urging it follow its constitutional obligations and act as an independent arm without undue interference.

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Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Addresses the Nation On Developments in South Africa's Covid-19 Response, 11 Jan

Press Release - President Ramaphosa to address the nation on developments in SA's COVID-19 response

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Somalia: At Least Six Killed As Somali Troops Clash in Mogadishu

[Dalsan Radio] At least six people were killed and eight others wounded on Tuesday when Somali government forces clashed in the capital, Mogadishu.

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Rwanda: Only a Few in the Pews As Pandemic Eats the Soul of Christmas Holidays in Rwanda

[East African] It's the festive season and many streets and roundabouts around Kigali are lit with Christmas lights, giving the city a warm and celebratory mood.

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Zimbabwe: Jacob Mafume Granted Bail

[263Chat] Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has been granted ZWL$40 000 bail after being behind bars since 11 December 2020 for allegedly trying to bribe a witness in his court case.

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Uganda: Voters Fail to Follow Covid-19 Prevention Guidelines

[Monitor] Most voters who turned out to vote on Thursday in several parts of Kampala City failed to heed the advice by officials of the Ministry of Health follow Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

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Nigeria: Knocks As National Assembly Proposes Voting Right for Married Girls Under 18

[Daily Trust] Some civil society organisations (CSOs) and individuals have opposed the National Assembly's move to amend the constitution to allow married girls under 18 years of age to be eligible to vote. Nigeria's constitution currently pegs voting age at 18.

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Burundi: Crews Gear Up for Burundi's Final National Rally Round

[Nation] Burundi will stage the final round of its national rally championship this weekend.

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Tunisia: Covid-19 - 63 Fatalities and 2,327 Infections Reported in 24h

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- 63 COVID-19 fatalities were reported on January 13 (up till 11pm), pushing the death toll to 5,478 since the outbreak of the pandemic in Tunisia last March, the Health Ministry said Thursday evening.

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Somalia: UN Chief Swan Meets Minister Balal Over Polls Impasse

[Dalsan Radio] Somali state ministers of foreign Affairs Balal Osman has held talks UN envoy James Swan in his office.

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