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Namibia: Rundu Mothers Frustrated Over Late Child Support Payments

[Namibian] Over 20 mothers who receive their child support money at the Rundu Magistrate's Court have expressed frustration over payment delays.

Kenya: 2 Additional Suspects Arrested in Connection to Kasipul's MP Were's Murder

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives have apprehended two more suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were a week ago.

Liberia: Liberian Government Concludes Economic Review, Targets Major Infrastructure and Fiscal Reforms

[FrontPageAfrica] Zorzor City -- The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has concluded a comprehensive Annual Economic Review (AER) workshop aimed at assessing the nation's economic performance and strengthening development planning.

Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Declares End to Public Sector Delays, Launches Deep Dive Reform Sessions

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan has announced an end to the culture of delays and inefficiency in the public sector, warning ministries and agencies that there will be "no more excuses."

South Africa: Prof Chibale Elected to Prestigious Us National Academy of Sciences

[UCT] Professor Kelly Chibale, one of Africa's leading scientists in the field of drug discovery, has been elected as an international member of the United States (US) National Academy of Sciences (NAS), one of the highest honours in the global scientific community.

Namibia: Haitota Wants State of Emergency On Housing

[New Era] In her maiden speech, Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament Ottilie Haitota implored the government to declare a housing state of emergency.

Eritrea: Berik Sub-Zone Declared Free of Female Genital Mutilation

[Shabait] Asmara -- Berik sub-zone in the Central Region was officially declared free of female genital mutilation (FGM) on 30 April during a ceremony held under the theme "With Coordinated Effort - Avoid Female Genital Mutilation."

Ghana: Drug Abuse Among Varsity Students 24 Percent Hooked On Tramadol ...Research Reveals

[Ghanaian Times] About 11.4 per cent of university students in the north have been involved in misuse of tramadol before.

Ghana: Stop Instigating Assembly Members Against President's Nominees - -Minister Cautions

[Ghanaian Times] The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Ms Linda Ocloo, has called on Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) aspirants to desist from instigating assembly members to vote against the President's MMDCE nominees.

Africa: When Rhetoric Fails Action - a Reflection On the Latest Human Rights Council Session

[Ghanaian Times] The lately concluded 58th Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva has once again shone a spotlight on the complex and often contentious landscape of global human rights governance.

Ghana: Ghana to Grow Non-Traditional Exports $10bn - Pres

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is aiming to increase its non-traditional export earnings from the current US$3.5 billion annually to at least US$10 billion annually by 2030, President John Dramani Mahama has said.

Ghana: Govt Declares 701 Diplomatic, Service Passports Invalid!

[Ghanaian Times] The government has cancelled diplomatic and service passports issued to a total of 701 holders with immediate effect, saying such passports are no longer valid for international travels.

Ethiopia: Health Association Urges Govt to Respond to Health Workers' Demands

[Addis Standard] As health professionals across Ethiopia stage pre-strike demonstrations demanding improved salaries, benefits, and working conditions, the Ethiopian Health Professionals Association (EHPA) has urged the government to immediately address their demands, while stressing that the movement should proceed in a manner that "does not harm the country and the community."

Kenya: 3 Arraigned Over Murder of 17-Year-Old Girl Who Refused Forced Marriage in Wajir

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Three suspects linked to the brutal killing of a 17-year-old girl who allegedly refused to marry a 55-year-old man in Wajir have been arraigned at the Garissa High Court.

Malawi: Hotel of Shame - Gland Palace Hotel in Mzuzu Rans a Ghost-Guest Scheme With MEC

[Nyasa Times] In what appears to be a shameless heist of public resources, Gland Palace Hotel stands accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to siphon funds from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)--money meant to support the smooth running of the 2025 elections.

Liberia: Women, Girls Still Face Harassment, Discrimination

[Liberian Observer] The latest Afrobarometer survey highlights challenges faced by women and girls in Liberia, revealing that significant numbers are subjected to harassment and discrimination in various aspects of daily life.