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Central African Republic appoint former Liverpool, West Ham and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song as their new head coach.

[Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (SAf-CNGO)] The Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (SAf-CNGO), formerly known as the SADC Council of NGOs (SADC-CNGO), representing civil society organizations from across all SADC member states, hereby expresses deep concern over the rising tensions and violence in Mozambique following the October 9th, 2024 elections. We note with great concern the alleged gross human rights violations, with an estimated 278 people recorded dead, while national businesses have been negatively affected causing

[Ghanaian Times] Ghanaians have been urged to intensify their prayer life, draw more closely to God, and also give him praise irrespective of the challenges they may face this new year.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Mutahi Kagwe has emphasized the need to centralize the agriculture sector to maximize farmers' profits and attract the younger generation to invest in it.

[Daily Maverick] Heavy rains driven by a tropical low-pressure system over Botswana last weekend caused significant disruptions and flooding in the Kruger National Park, leading to the closure of some camps and gravel roads south of the Olifants River.

[SAPS] Two african males aged 22 and 29 are expected to appear before the Parys Magistrate Court today facing charges of murder, house robbery, theft of motor vehicle, and theft out of motor vehicle.

[SAPS] On Monday 13 January 2025 at about 02:03, the members of the Westenburg SAPS under Capricorn District were busy conducting patrol duties when they received information about a stolen white Ford Ranger bakkie driving next to Kuschke Secondary school.

[SAPS] Media Statement

[Nile Post] The defence team representing opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate Hajj Obeid Lutale on Tuesday sought constitutional clarity after the General Court Martial dismissed their objections and ordered the accused to take a plea.

[Nile Post] Government has said it has started a process that will see some of the country's gold reserves stored in local vaults.

[Nile Post] The General Court Martial in Makindye has directed Dr Kizza Besigye to take a plea, dismissing all objections raised by his defence team regarding the trial's legitimacy.

[Nile Post] President Museveni is set to visit the Kigezi Sub-region in early February 2025 to assess the progress of the Parish Development Model (PDM), a government initiative aimed at eradicating poverty and improving livelihoods.

[Mauritius Tourism] Port Louis -- The island nation of Mauritius has been named the World's Best Honeymoon Destination in TripAdvisor's prestigious Travelers' Choice Awards 2025, surpassing renowned romantic destinations including Bali and the Maldives.

[Liberian Observer] Dr. Jestina Mason, a dedicated board member and chaplain of Julia Grace Academy, has set an ambitious fundraising target of $30,000 as part of a campaign to expand the school's impact on Liberia's underserved children.

[Liberian Observer] Stephen Howard, the man who is responsible for investigating customers' confidentiality breach at Ecobank-Liberia has admitted to confidentiality breach by the bank.

[Liberian Observer] Under the law, the government is required to issue notice informing occupants of a building that it has been marked for demolition within reasonable time but when the government fails to issue a notice before embarking on demolition, the aggrieved residents can sue for wrongful demolition and they may be entitled to damages.

[Liberian Observer] The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has lauded the World Bank as Liberia's "biggest multilateral partner," emphasizing its pivotal role in the country's post-war recovery and ongoing development efforts.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has appointed Mark Gakuru as the liquidator for Countryside Dairy Limited, a move that marks a step in the company's insolvency proceedings.

Hundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.

[IPS] Sydney -- Thank God, we have survived another year of genocide, war, destruction and climate crisis. The passing year of 2024 has been a mixture of hope and despair. It began with some hope as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in favour of South Africa's case against Israel for committing genocide and ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of all acts within the scope of Article II of the Genocide Convention, and to take immediate and effective measures to enable