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Africa: How COVID-19 Is Putting the Rule of Law to the Test Across Africa
[The Conversation Africa] A number of Africa's fragile democracies have become vulnerable to the sword of leaders assuming wide-ranging powers under cover of emergency responses to COVID-19. Partly for this reason, Good Governance Africa has published a set of articles that conceptualise COVID-19
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Source: allAfrica.com
Government winning court cases but losing public buy-in, say analysts | News24
Government may be winning court cases seeking to challenge their response to the Covid-19 pandemic, but they are losing public buy-in.
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South Africa: SA Records Over 13 000 New COVID-19 Cases
[SAnews.gov.za] The devastating reality of COVID-19 continues to batter the country as South Africa reported a record of 13 674 new cases on Thursday, bringing the total to 238 339 infections.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Just in: Legal bid to end lockdown thrown out of court
The lockdown court case - raised by the FF Plus - has been dismissed on Wednesday. It heralds an important legal triumph for the government.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Nigeria: COVID-19 - Delta SSG Recovers, Discharged From Isolation Centre
[Premium Times] The Delta State Government has announced that Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chiedu Ebie, has been discharged from the isolation centre in Asaba where he was being treated for COVID-19.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Kenya: Wanyama Opens Up on Lock Down Period in Canada
[Nairobi News] Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama says the lockdown period in Canada, where he is currently based, was a 'tough' period for him.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Somalia: Three Killed in Landmine Explosion in Hodan, Mogadishu
[Dalsan Radio] At least three people have been confirmed dead and a similar number injured following an explosion of a landmine planted in Mogadishu's Hodan district went off on Thursday police confirm.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Angola: COVID-19 - EPP Produces Over Thousand Masks/Month
[ANGOP] Caxito -- At least 1,200 face masks are produced monthly, since last March, at the Escola Polivalente e Profissional (EPP) of Bengo, for the protection of the populations against Covid-19.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Zimbabwe: Ecocash Responds to Govt Ban on Mobile Money Transactions
[263Chat] Ecocash who runs the biggest mobile money platform with over 10 million users has urged its customers to remain calm and continue transacting saying the recent announcement by Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services was factually wrong as they were registered with
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Source: allAfrica.com
South Africa: How Lockdown Affected the Lives and Finances of Sex Workers
[News24Wire] As darkness falls, a group of women emerge from the shadows, ready to ply their trade near the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Kenya Beats Djibouti for the UN Seat
[Dalsan Radio] UN Member States chose the country in a second round of voting on Thursday in the General Assembly, with 192 ambassadors casting their ballots during pre-determined time slots, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Tanzania: JPM Makes New Appointments to Reinforce Efficiency
[Daily News] President John Magufuli has appointed former Police Force Spokesperson and Commander of Tanzania Zambia Police Unit Assistant Commissioner of Police Advera Bulimba as new Nzega District Commissioner.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Africa Education Watch Advocates Scrapping of Teacher Trainee Allowance
[Ghanaian Times] Africa Education Watch (AEW), an education policy research and advocacy organisation, has proposed the scrapping of training allowance for teacher trainees in the country.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Central Africa: Angola Chairs ECCAS Commission
[ANGOP] Luanda -The Council of Ministers of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) approved Thursday, by consensus, the candidate of Angola for the position of president of the organ's Commission, Gilberto Veríssimo, as part of the ongoing reform process.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Somalia: Two Killed in Mogadishu Roadside Bomb Explosion
[Shabelle] Two police personnel were killed and several others injured following a roadside explosion in the Hodan district of Mogadishu on Wednesday morning.
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Somalia: Bomb and Mortar Attacks Reported in Lower Shabelle Region
[Shabelle] A roadside blast and mortar attack have been reported on Tuesday in the southern lower Shabelle region, both assaults were claimed by Al-Shabaab militants.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Kenya: Omtatah in Court to Compel President Kenyatta to Submit Names of 41 Judges to Parliament
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Human rights activist Okiya Omtatah now wants President Uhuru Kenyatta compelled to submit the names of 41 judges to Parliament for approval.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Three months in prison for trying to recycle waste during lockdown
Justice Shabangu and George Mphotshe were arrested on 7 April for continuing to work under lockdown level five restrictions.
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Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
Tanzania: Govt Distributes 5,000 Modern Beehives to Beekeepers
[Daily News] THE Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism will distribute 5,000 modern beehives to beekeepers in potential areas for honey production in the country.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Africa: COVID-19 Cases Across Continent Surpass 559,000, With 12,769 Deaths
[allAfrica] As of July 11, confirmed the COVID-19 case total from 55 African countries has reached 559,446.
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Dawn M. Jones Installed As 58th President Of State Bar of Georgia | The Savannah Tribune
Attorney Dawn M. Jones, managing member of The Firm of Dawn M. Jones, LLC in Atlanta, was installed as the 58th president of the 52,000-member State Bar of Georgia on June 13. The Honorable Patsy Y. Porter of the State Court of Fulton County administered the oath of office. Jones has previously
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Source: The Savannah Tribune
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South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Declares Special Provincial Official Funeral for the Late Queen Noloyiso
Press Release - President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 1 as a final farewell for the late Regent of the Royal House of the amaRharhabe, Her Majesty Queen Noloyiso Sandile.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Kenyatta Orders Registration of All Pregnant Teens for Natal Care
[Nation] President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed that all pregnant schoolgirls be registered to ensure they access free pre and post-natal care, Education Chief Administrative Secretary Zack Kinuthia has revealed.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Nigeria: Lagos Doctors Begin 3-Day Warning Strike Monday
[Daily Trust] Doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild in Lagos State are set to begin three days warning strike from Monday, over issues that affect their safety and welfare.
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Advocates seek law change to end citizen arrests in Georgia - 680 NEWS
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Rwanda: Songa Joins Etincelles On Two-Year Deal
[New Times] Isaie Songa has joined topflight league side Etincelles from Police on a two-year deal, which will keep the Rubavu-based club until the 2021/22 season.
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Kenya: Judge Halts Eviction of Homeowners in Ngong Forest Row
[Nation] A number of residents from Lang'ata have obtained orders barring Environment CS Keriako Tobiko from demolishing their homes on claims that they were erected on grabbed Ngong Forest land.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Judge James Long Remembered As A Mentor To Many
He knew that African Americans were often judged by a different standard and dedicated his life to being a positive example and providing career opportunities for members of the community. Ret. Judge James “Jimmie” Long died Tuesday after a battle with chronic lung disease. He was 82. Judge Long
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Kenya: Chaos in Kirinyaga as MCAs Debate Motion to Impeach Anne Waiguru
[Nation] Chaos has erupted at the Kirinyaga County Assembly as ward representatives fought during debate on a motion to impeach Governor Anne Waiguru.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Kenya: Ministry, AK Give Junior Runners Sh7 Million Lift
[Nation] The Ministry of Sports and Athletics Kenya (AK) have released Sh7 million to junior runners preparing for the World Under 20 Championships.
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