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[Nile Post] The Democratic Party (DP) has urged the government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the iron sheet controversy, which has resulted in the imposition of UK sanctions against Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, and two former ministers.

[DW] A Swiss court has delivered a guilty verdict in the trial of former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko. He was accused of several crimes against humanity committed from 2000 to 2016.

[DW] Most of Africa's 1.3 billion people have little advance knowledge of the weather. But on a continent often hit by extreme weather events, knowing the forecast could save lives.

[UNAIDS] GENEVA -- Ahead of IDAHOBIT, commemorated worldwide on 17 May, UNAIDS is calling on governments everywhere to protect the human rights of LGBTQ+ people. Protecting the human rights of every person, UNAIDS research shows, is essential for protecting public health, because it enables inclusive and equitable access to health services without discrimination.

[GAVI] Amid an increase in global measles outbreaks and mortalities, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is working with governments, communities and partners to reach up to 100M children with Measles and Rubella Vaccines in 2024 through catch-up and follow-up campaigns. This represents 22 country applications approved to-date that are aiming for campaigns in 2024.

[New Times] Kenya's telecommunications industry regulator said on Monday that efforts are underway to restore internet services that have been disrupted across East Africa.

[SAnews.gov.za] Inquests into the deaths of prominent anti-apartheid activists Chief Albert Luthuli and Mlungisi Griffiths Mxenge and civic leader Booi Mantyi have been re-opened by Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, on recommendations from the National Prosecuting Authority.

[Islamic Relief Worldwide] In the midst of the devastating humanitarian crisis that is fast deteriorating in Sudan, we, representing 94 humanitarian, civil society, human rights organizations and members of the #KeepItOn coalition, urgently appeal for the re-establishment of telecommunications infrastructure across the entire country. Sudan has become the world's worst displacement crisis and is on the brink of becoming the world's worst hunger crisis. In total, more than half of Sudan's population - nearly

[Ghanaian Times] The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied that the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi South, Mr Collins Dauda, was involved in disturbances in the ongoing limited registration exercise.

[New Times] The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has issued a call to action for all Rwandans, urging them to prioritise HIV/AIDS prevention through testing and safety measures. The appeal was made at the start of a 10-day nationwide campaign, mostly aimed at the youth, held in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, on May 8 to raise awareness, encourage HIV testing, and take precautionary measures early on.

[Ghanaian Times] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says female judges play pivotal role in eliminating undesirable cultural practices that impede development, particularlyt hat of women and girls.

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A delegation led by Qatar's Military Attaché to Ethiopia, Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Al Hajri met on Tuesday and discussed with Brigadier General Kebede Regasa, Ethiopian Defense University Commander, various issues including enhancing cooperation in military technology excellence between the two countries, according to Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF).

Ousman Sonko is convicted of crimes including killing and torture committed in The Gambia.

Ousman Sonko is convicted of crimes including killing and torture committed in The Gambia.

[Mastercard Foundation] Sylvester Wazome is a trailblazing young pasture farmer from Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County, Kenya, who, through the Livestock Feed Commercialization Project, has become a role model to other young farmers in Mwakireru village.

[Mastercard Foundation] Program: Ajira Digital Program Location: Kirinyaga, Kenya

[Mastercard Foundation] What better way to invest in adolescent girls and young women to grow and effectively participate in their society than by giving them a voice?

[Mastercard Foundation] Partner Spotlight - The Nyandarua National Polytechnic

[Mastercard Foundation] Program: Jasiri Fund Location: Kilifi, Kenya