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Samia Suluhu Hassan - OkayAfrica
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Pregnant Tanzanian Girls Now Have Hope Of An Education

In the past, Tanzania's pregnant girls of school-going age were banned from accessing an education. However, things are about to change!

Nigerian Government Barred From Prosecuting Twitter Users
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Nigerian Government Barred From Prosecuting Twitter Users

The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States has ordered the Nigerian government to refrain from prosecuting Twitter users, while it considers the case brought to it by civil society organisations and journalists.

Spirit Of Humanity Gives Hope To Young Boy Mauled By A Hyena
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Spirit Of Humanity Gives Hope To Young Boy Mauled By A Hyena

A 9-year-old Zimbabwean boy Rodwell Nkomazana has a shot at a normal life, again, after a horrific hyena attack left him with half of his face missing.

Staff members of the Ministry of Health prepare to take samples for testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus at the testing unit at the Bouffard hospital in Djibouti.
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Africa Could Start Producing COVID-19 Vaccines In 9 Months

While Western countries are speeding ahead with their vaccination programmes, Africa and the rest of the global South are still lagging far behind. Not for too long if all goes well according to the World Health Organisation!

Former President of Zambia, the late Kenneth
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Six Things History Will Remember Kenneth Kaunda For

News of Kenneth David Kaunda's passing, at age 97, has reverberated across the globe. Kaunda, affectionately known as KK, was Zambia's first President from 1964 to 1991.

Vinegar Pap Smear Saving Women’s Lives In Malawi
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Vinegar Pap Smear Saving Women’s Lives In Malawi

This simple diagnostic test is giving hope to thousands of women in Malawi.

South African COVID-19 national lockdown.
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African Diplomats Kicked Out Of South Africa For Selling Booze Illegally

So far, Lesotho and Malawi diplomats were expelled after South African officials discovered that they had been involved in illicit alcohol trading.

Zambian President Edgar Lungu Collapses During Televised Ceremony
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Zambian President Edgar Lungu Collapses During Televised Ceremony

Secretary to Cabinet, Simon Miti confirmed that the head of state experienced sudden dizziness during a commemoration ceremony in Lusaka on Sunday.

Nigerian Prophet And Televangelist TB Joshua Dies
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Nigerian Prophet And Televangelist TB Joshua Dies

The influential preacher and televangelist died shortly after wrapping up a sermon at his church in Lagos, on the evening of June 5.

South African singer Brenda Mtambo shot in white on an open field.
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Brenda Mtambo Announces New Single ‘Khululeka’

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Brenda Mtambo's single 'Khululeka' is an ode to her emotional growth and the mental health battles she conquered in the past year.

Kenya's Martha Koome, a top Chief Justice candidate, dressed in a black suit and pink blouse.
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Martha Koome Earmarked to Become Kenya’s First Female Chief Justice

Currently a Court of Appeal Judge, human rights defender and advocate Lady Justice Martha Karambu Koome's name has been forwarded to President Uhuru Kenyatta for appointment — and we're holding thumbs for her!