Kenya : Court lifts orders barring Ruto’s social health insurance fund
Court Lifts Orders Barring Ruto’s Social Health Insurance FundSourced from Africanews
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EU, AU, US say Sudan war and Somalia’s tension with Ethiopia threaten Horn of Africa’s stability
Representatives of the groups, who spoke in Kampala, Uganda, after the meeting of an East African regional bloc, said that the two crises are threatening regional stability in the Horn of Africa.Sourced from Africanews
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Rugby: Springbok Elton Jantjies suspended 4 years for doping
Rugby player Elton Jantjies has been suspended for four years after testing positive for a banned substance, the South African anti-doping body announced on Thursday.Sourced from Africanews
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King Charles III to have prostate operation next week, Kate recovers from abdominal surgery
King Charles III and the Princess of Wales are both dealing with medical issues that will force them to delay previously planned public engagements over the coming weeks.Sourced from Africanews
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AFCON 2023: half-empty stadiums and inaccessible tickets
Fans hoping to attend matches at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have been frustrated in their efforts to secure tickets as matches are played in half-empty stadiums.Sourced from Africanews
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WFP: food aid for nearly 2.7 million Zimbabweans
The United Nations World Food Program said Wednesday it was working with Zimbabwe’s government and humanitarian agencies to provide food to 2.7 million villagers in the country, as the El Niño weather phenomenon contributes to a drought crisis in southern Africa. Sourced from Africanews
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Tobacco use declines globally – WHO report
The WHO region which currently has the lowest tobacco use prevalence is the African Region, which has already decreased from an average of 18 per cent in 2000 to under 10 percent in 2022. The WHO however warned about new strategies by the tobacco industry targetting children.Sourced from Africanews
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Africa’s gold trade landscape undergoes transformation amidst global geopolitical shifts
Russian gold trading’s shift to Hong Kong is driven by US sanctions and a crackdown in the UAE.Sourced from Africanews
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Firework factory explosion claims lives in central Thailand
An explosion at a firework factory in central Thailand killed at least 17 people on Wednesday, a rescue worker has said. Sourced from Africanews
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Zambia: Authorities begin vaccination against cholera after 363 recorded deaths
About 1.4 million doses have already been received in the country in four separate shipments between the 11th and the 14th of January, 2024. The remaining balance of over 200,000 will be made available to the country soon.” Syliva Masebo, Minister of HealthSourced from Africanews
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