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2021-05-14 13:09:05 South Africa: Ramaphosa Appears - Finally - to Have A Grip On Ruling ANC
‍[The Conversation Africa] If the outcomes of the most recent meeting of the national executive committee (NEC) of South Africa's governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), are anything to go by, the party has reached a tipping point.
As he was giving an update of the NEC meeting, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa's demeanour appeared to be that of a leader in charge, sending his secretary-general Ace Magashule packing, and giving him the executive committee's ultimatum to apologise for his vindictive behaviour. The NEC is th
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2021-05-14 12:51:05 South Sudan: UN Condemns Killing of Aid Worker in Roadside Ambush
‍[UN News] The top UN humanitarian official in South Sudan has called for law enforcement along roads following the first killing of an aid worker in the country this year during an ambush in Budi, East Equatoria, on Wednesday.
The aid worker was killed when assailants fired at a clearly marked humanitarian vehicle that was part of a team of international non-governmental organizations and South Sudanese health workers travelling to a health facility.
The team was driving from Chukudum to Kapoeta in Budi County in an
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2021-05-14 12:39:05 Africa: Millions of Muslims Mark Eid Holiday Amid Uncertain Times
‍[VOA] Eid al-Fitr is a special time of year for the nearly half of Africa's population who are adherents of Islam. But this year's celebration is different amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic and the devastation it has caused across the continent.
Last year's festival was overshadowed by lockdowns and pandemic restrictions worldwide. Some of the same restrictions are in place this year, said Sheikh Mohammed Isaak, an imam at Nairobi's prominent Jamia Mosque, but they have adapted.
"This is a great challenge
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2021-05-14 12:27:05 Nigeria: Inside First Bank Board Shake-Up - How Vested Interests Divide Country's Oldest Lender
‍[Premium Times] A key reason for the crisis is the tussle for control of the bank between a block led by Oba Otudeko and Mike Adenuga, who recently emerged as one of the biggest shareholders in the bank.
The battle for the control of Nigeria's oldest lender, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, among two power blocs dominated by key shareholders with interests in its ownership, was at the heart of the recent shake-up of the bank's board, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt.
One of the blocks is led by Nigeria's second richest man, Mike Ad
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2021-05-14 12:00:29 Africa: Solar Minibuses for Africa? Data Seen As Key to Green Transport Switch
‍[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Solar-powered electric charging points could be the solution for African cities, researchers say - but to attract investment, more information is needed on informal transport systems
As emissions from African transport surge, governments need to find ways to encourage a shift to cleaner, healthier electric vehicles, especially among the minibus and motorcycle taxis that dominate transport in many cities, researchers said on Thursday.
Investment in generating more solar-powered electricity to charge electri
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2021-05-14 11:57:12 Nigeria: One-Third of Nigeria's State Governors Studied One of These Two Courses
‍[Premium Times] About 16 of the Nigerian state governors have masters degrees, four have PhDs while two are professors.
All but one of Nigeria's 36 state governors have at least a university degree, with some of them also having multiple degrees. At least four have PhDs and two are professors.
The only governor without a university degree is Aminu Masari of Katsina State.
Six governors have a bachelor's degree in accounting from Nigerian universities, a review of their official resumes have shown.
The accounting graduates
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2021-05-14 11:51:05 Kenya: Fears Grow for Kenyan Labour Activist Detained in Qatar
‍[AI London] Kenyan national Malcolm Bidali was detained after giving presentation to gathering of trade union and civil rights groups Activist is under investigation for supposedly violating Qatar's security laws 'Malcolm has been on the frontline of the fight to reform Qatar's labour laws' - joint statement
The Qatari authorities must urgently reveal the whereabouts of Malcolm Bidali, a Kenyan national who has been forcibly disappeared since 4 May, when he was taken from his labour accommodation for questioning by
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2021-05-14 11:45:18 Cameroon: Rights Group Condemns Jail Term for Transgender Women
‍[VOA] Rights activists in Cameroon have condemned a five-year jail sentence given to two transgender women for "attempted homosexuality" and public indecency. A lawyer for the two, who were arrested for wearing women's clothing in a restaurant, say they are preparing an appeal.
In a statement, Human Rights Watch describes the jail sentence issued by the court as harsh.
Police arrested Njeuken Loic, also known as Shakiro, and Mouthe Roland, also known as Patricia, in the coastal city of Douala on February 8. Poli
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2021-05-14 11:39:04 South Africa: Suspended Ruling Party Secretary General to Challenge Decision in Court - Reports
‍[allAfrica] Suspended African National Congress secretary-general Ace Magashule is taking the ANC to court over his suspension, South African media are reporting.
News24's Carien du Plessis reports that Magashule is arguing that Rule 25.70 in the ruling party's constitution is unconstitutional.
"News24 has reliably learnt the papers were served on Thursday [May 13, 2021] and are set to be lodged in court on Friday on a semi-urgent basis, and that advocate Dali Mpofu is acting on his behalf," News24 says.
The new move
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2021-05-14 11:27:05 Kenya: Football Resumes Amid Strict Covid-19 Protocols
‍[Nation] The Football Kenya Federation Premier League returns on Friday under strict sports resumption protocols released by the Ministry of Sports on Thursday.
The match between Kariobangi Sharks and Kakamega Homeboyz at Utalii Grounds will go ahead as planned at 3pm.
However, it will be a tall order for FKF to meet all the laid down procedures in the subsequent matches because the federation says it lacks the financial capacity to test teams every weekend as stated in the guidelines.
"The revised guidelines place
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