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Female President

Namibia Elects First Female President in Controversial Polls

Namibia elects its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, amid disputed elections marked by allegations of ...
Abortion

Zimbabwe Court Approves Abortion for Rape Victims and Minors

Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court permits abortion for rape survivors and minors, marking progress in reproductive rights ...
Air Travel

Air Travel in Africa Shows Signs of Recovery, Collaboration Key for Growth

Africa's air travel sector shows signs of recovery, with strong international demand and calls for ...

President Tinubu Seeks South Africa’s Support for G20 and BRICS Membership

President Tinubu seeks South Africa’s support for Nigeria’s G20 and BRICS membership, emphasizing economic cooperation ...
carbon credits

COP29: Charting Africa’s Path Through Carbon Credits and Climate Finance

COP29 highlights Africa’s potential in carbon credits amid calls for equitable climate finance. Experts push ...
Presidential Election

Namibia’s 2024 Presidential Election Sparks Tensions Over Delayed Results

Namibia's 2024 presidential election faces scrutiny over prolonged vote counting. SWAPO's Kavena Shipanga leads while ...
Morocco map

Moroccan Politician Urges Public to Dismiss Algerian Media Claims

Amid rising tensions with Algeria, a Moroccan politician urges citizens to ignore provocative media claims ...
Central Bank

Hackers Steal $17 Million from Uganda’s Central Bank

Hackers steal $17 million from the Central Bank of Uganda in a suspected inside job, ...
WHO

WHO Awards $2 Million in Grants to Boost Pathogen Genomic Surveillance

WHO and partners award $2 million in grants to 13 recipients in LMICs to strengthen ...
Measles outbreak

Kenya Faces Triple Health Emergency Amid Measles and Malaria Outbreaks

Kenya battles measles and malaria outbreaks amid climate change impacts, with health authorities ramping up ...

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August 4th is the day in 1965 that the Constitution of Cook Islands comes into force, giving the Cook Islands self-governing status within New Zealand.

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