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Somalia: State Minister Dies From Covid-19
[Dalsan Radio] Puntland State House Minister Mohamed Hassan Ise has died after contracting the novel coronavirus, the second minister to die of the virus in Garowe.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Algeria: Covid-19 - Algeria Reports 488 New Cases, 377 Recoveries and Eight Fatalities in 24 Hours
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- A total of 488 new confirmed Covid-19 cases, 377 recoveries and eight deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours in Algeria, said Thursday, in Algiers, the spokesman of the scientific committee for monitoring the progress of coronavirus pandemic Djamel Fourar.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Kenya: Each County to Get Referral Hospital If New Bill Passed
[Nation] Each of the 47 counties will have a national referral hospital if a legislative proposal set to be introduced in the National Assembly is passed.
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Somalia: Police Nab One More Gang Rape Suspect in Galmudug
[Dalsan Radio] The Somali police in Adado town say they have arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a 19-year-old who was thrown from a building in Mogadishu's Waberi district on Friday night.
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Source: allAfrica.com
East Africa: Kampala Lawyer in Trouble Over EAC Emblem
[Monitor] The East African Community (EAC) has expressed its dismay on the use of its emblem by one litigant who has a case at the EA Court.
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Somalia: SNA Kills Al-Shabaab Official in Lower Shabelle
[Dalsan Radio] The Somali National Army [SNA] has killed senior Alshabab militant group leader on Sunday in an operation in Lower Shabelle.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Kenya: Treasury Completes Final Interest Payout to M-Akiba Bond Investors
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC) as the issuing and paying agent for The National Treasury (TNT), has today paid out the principal amount and final interest of Sh935 million to 13,592M-Akiba 2Retail Infrastructure Bond investors.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Street Vendor Wins Coveted Spot in Michelin Guide, Alongside World’s Top Restaurants
TAIPEI, Taiwan - An 80-year-old Taiwanese street vendor who serves food f10 hours a day has earned a gourmet award that chefs chase for their ...
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Africa: UN Tourism Body Picks Kenya, Morocco to Represent Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and Morocco have been appointed by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation to represent the Africa Technical Committee on Tourism Online Education.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Nigerian Army Colonel Killed in Boko Haram Ambush
[Premium Times] A Nigerian Army colonel has been killed in a Boko Haram ambush, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt.
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Rwanda: Rayon Sports' Exco Dissolved, Interim Committee to Take Over Within 48 Hours
[New Times] The Executive Committee of Rwanda Premier League side Rayon Sports has with immediate effect been dissolved and an interim caretaking committee is to take over the club's reigns.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Tunisia: Hatem Mliki - 'Al Watania' Bloc Favours Non-Partisan Government
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- "Al Watania" bloc favours the decision of PM-designate Hichem Mechichi to form a technocratic government, head of the bloc Hatem Mliki said on Wednesday.
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S.E. Williams “Turnin’ nothin’ into something is good work and you get nothin’ without struggle and hard work” -       NAS In the age of COVID-19 the term “hard work” took on a unique meaning. For most of this year “hard work” to many meant risking their lives as essential workers, while many
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Angola: Former Governor of Lunda Sul Arrested for Embezzlement
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Former governor of Lunda Sul province, Ernesto Kiteculo, was arrested on Wednesday by the Attorney General's Office (PGR) for crimes that include embezzlement
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Tanzania: Rwandair to Reap Big in Tanzania After Ban On Kenyan Airlines
[Citizen] RwandAir is set to reap big in Tanzania as it fills the vacuum left by Kenya's airlines which were banned from flying into that country.
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Kenya: 44 Counties to Finally Get Revenue After End of Stalemate
[Nation] At least 44 county governments can now access their share of revenue from the national government following the Senate's arrival at a consensus last week.
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Kenya: Nyamira Doctors Issue Strike Notice
[Nation] Doctors in Nyamira are planning to down their tools next week if the county government does not fulfil their demand for promotions.
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Kenya: Ministry's War Against Locusts Gets Major Boost
[Nation] The government's fight against desert locusts got a boost this week after the Ministry of Agriculture received thousands of litres of a pesticide used in combating the pest.
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Africa: Continent Records 277 More Covid-19 Deaths and 6,563 New Infections
[allAfrica] As of September 16, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,366,455. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 33,071, and recoveries 1,116,986.
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Taraji P. Henson at 50: One who persevered
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Morocco's Official Reserve Assets Up 25.5 Percent
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco's official reserve assets amounted to 296.9 billion dirhams until September 4, 2020, up by 25.5% compared to the same period in 2019, Morocco's central bank (Bank Al-Maghrib) has said.
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South Africa: Praise for Limpopo Learner Who Invented Anti-GBV Tool
[SAnews.gov.za] Limpopo Education MEC Polly Boshielo has commended a learner who has invented a device to help curb human trafficking and gender-based violence (GBV).
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Somalia: Detained Kenyan Journalist Yassin Juma Tests Positive for Covid-19
[Dalsan Radio] Kenyan journalist Yassin Juma, who has detained in Ethiopia, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
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Source: allAfrica.com
Tunisia: Decree On Transport of Women Farm Workers to Be Adopted By Cabinet Meeting Wednesday (Minister)
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- A government decree on the organisation of transport for women farm workers will be adopted at a Cabinet meeting Wednesday, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, Oussema Kheriji said Tuesday.
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Africa: Continent Records 298 More Covid-19 Deaths and 7,654 New Infections
[allAfrica] As of September 4, the confirmed cases of COVID-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,275,863.
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Africa: Antwi Benchmarks Century of Goals With Egyptian Clubs
[CAF] Ghanaian striker John Antwi achieved a remarkable milestone in Egyptian football this week, reaching a centenary of goals in all competitions with Egyptian clubs.
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Uganda: Local Council Nominations Start Today
[Monitor] Kampala -- The Electoral Commission (EC) has rolled out nominations for the local government councils.
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Somalia: Somali Military Liberate New Areas in Galgadud Region
[Dalsan Radio] The Somali National Army (SNA) has on Monday took control of five villages in Galgadud region of Galmudug state in which had been under the al-Shabab rule, military official said.
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