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Amin Kef Sesay: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 28 June 2020: One of Sierra Leone’s most outstanding female pharmacists and entrepreneurs in Sierra Leone, Dr. Manal Ghazzawi, is the latest and proud recipient of one of the world’s prestigious awards, bestowed on her by Women in Africa Entrepreneur
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East Africa: Egypt, Sudan Seek UN Help to Resolve Mega Dam Dispute With Ethiopia
[VOA] The foreign ministers of Egypt and Sudan appealed to the U.N. Security Council on Thursday to intervene in their dispute with Ethiopia over the operation of a mega dam on the Nile River.
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Chakwera is not a patriot – Malawians   | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
President Lazarus Chakwera has been accused of not being a patriot for 'lying' to Malawians during the 2020 election campaign. The President shared a post that lambasted people who speak 'trash' of this country, saying such people are not patriots. “Speaking truth to your government is
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Africa: Genetic Traits of Indigenous African Cattle Must Be Respected - Scientist
[RFI] Head scientist of the animal genetics project at the International Livestock Research Institute, Dr Okeyo Mwai, does not hide his love for cows. Raised in western Kenya, his first connection with livestock at a young age is what propelled him to dedicate his life to better
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Kenya: Brothers Charged With Stealing Sh154 Million
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Masike joins global artists for Long Night of Poets - NewsDay Zimbabwe
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With CDC approval, LA County officials quickly expanding coronavirus shots to ages 12-15 - L.A. Focus News
Southland health agencies and other providers will begin vaccinating youth aged 12 to 15 against COVID-19 starting Thursday, May 13, with federal authorities giving final approval for use of the Pfizer vaccine on that age group. Shortly after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
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Zimbabwean farmers get tech savvy to stay in business
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Eight contenders battle for WTO leadership
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New foundation promotes rising artists
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Ramaphosa urges care as Covid cases top 500 000 - TechCentral
President Cyril Ramaphosa urged citizens to remain careful and adapt to measures necessary to limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic as confirmed infections in the country breached 500000.
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Africa: Benin and Zambia Tied in Cotonou
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Africa: Continent Nears 6 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
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Nigeria: Why There's a Mismatch Between Funding for Nigeria's Military and Its Performance
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