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Tanzania hosts second session of Cashew MTP in East Africa
News Ghana
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July 18, 2025
Source: African Cashew Alliance (ACA) East Africa marked another milestone in cashew sector development as the second session of the 20th Cashew Master Training Programme (MTP) concludes in Mtwara, Tanzania. Held from 23rd to 27th June 2025, the...
CHLA and Collaborators Crowdsource Global Challenge for Developing New Analysis Tools to Improve Low-Field MRI
Newswise
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July 7, 2025
Newswise — Do you have expertise in medical image analysis? Take part in a first-of-its-kind global AI challenge to help build new segmentation and quality control tools for low-field MRI—a novel, affordable imaging technology with the potential...
Obituary: William “Bill” Paterson Small July 25, 1924 – June 21, 2025
Witness
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July 18, 2025
Mountain and conservation legend and World War 2 South African Navy veteran Bill Small, has died in Underberg, a month short of his 101st birthday. Born in Scotland, he emigrated to Durban with his family as a child and attended Glenwood High...
Kajo-keji Commissioner enforces logging ban amid surge in violations
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 18, 2025
By Alan Clement Wani Jackson Mule, Commissioner of Kajo-keji county of Central Equatoria state, has issued a directive to halt all logging activity, citing rampant violations of national and state-level, bans. Wednesday’s order has heightened...
‘Who is perfect?’ Dr Shaka Ssali
Graphic
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July 18, 2025
Brig. Gen. Dan Frimpong (Rtd) Opinion Jul - 18 - 2025 , 13:39 5 minutes read At a reception, a young waiter asked a guest, “Sir, what drink can I bring you?” The guest answered, “can I have a glass of brandy, please?” Looking confused, the...
First Malaria treatment for babies approved
Africanews
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July 9, 2025
For the first time ever, a malaria treatment has been approved for infants, according to a press release by pharmaceutical company Novartis on Tuesday. Eight African countries participated in the assessment of the breakthrough medicine and are...
Intermittent HIV treatment dosing may be a response to the funding crisis, but adolescent study raises concerns
Aidsmap
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Intermittent HIV treatment schedules – such as weekends off treatment – may not be inferior to continuous treatment in adults with well-controlled HIV, but they are not suitable for adolescents with HIV in Africa who receive one or two viral load...
New Cherry-Flavoured Malaria Drug for Babies Approved
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 8, 2025
Kenya is among eight African nations expected to fast-track approval for a groundbreaking malaria drug tailored for babies and young children, marking a global first in the fight against the disease. The drug, which goes by different brand names,...
VIOLENCE: NRM suspends campaigns in Isingiro South and Kalaki
Independent (Uganda)
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July 8, 2025
NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr Tanga Odoi addressing the media in Kampala Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has suspended campaign activities in Isingiro South and Kalaki...
Mark & Friends Charity Foundation rallies community to collect supplies for pupils in Kanungu
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On July 5, 2025, what began as a simple call to action; “Everybody Deserves to Be Smart”, turned into a remarkable display of generosity and shared purpose. Through the Mark & Friends Charity Drive, dozens of...
Rabbis of LA | Rabbi Noam Raucher Wants to Create a Safe Space for Jewish Men
The Jewish Journal - California
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July 18, 2025
Rabbi Noam Raucher is the executive vice president of the 96-year-old Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, whose central task is “to create space, opportunities and experiences by which men can find each other, bond and build relationships based on...
Housing Finance Bank Hosts Customer Forum in Mbale to strengthen community engagement in the eastern region
Independent (Uganda)
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July 9, 2025
Executive teams from Housing Finance Bank pose for a group photo with customers at the the Eastern Region – Mbale Customer Forum Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to building strong, community...
Ambassador to South Sudanese importers: Return empty containers to Mombasa
Eye Radio
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July 18, 2025
Author: Alhadi Hawari | Published: 24 minutes ago Shipping containers at Kenya Port. | Courtesy. The South Sudan Ambassador to Kenya has called on South Sudanese importers to return shipping containers after offloading saying that the containers...
Museveni nominated unopposed, explains ‘Tova ku main’
Independent (Uganda)
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July 5, 2025
Tanga Odoi (right) announces the nomination of President Yoweri Museveni as NRM flag bearer Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been nominated unopposed to contest for both the National Resistance...
Journalists asked to prioritize safety ahead of 2026 general elections
Independent (Uganda)
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July 9, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo after the training. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Media practitioners have been urged to prioritise their safety, ethical integrity, and professionalism as they cover politically charged events....
A Rockford STEM teacher takes flight | Teachers' Lounge Podcast
Northern Public Radio WNIJ - Illinois
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July 18, 2025
On a brand-new Teachers’ Lounge, our conversation with Stacy Wallace! She’s the gifted STEM teacher at Thurgood Marshall School in Rockford. She teaches some fascinating and unique classes through a national program called Project Lead the Way....
The Gambia 2026: A nation’s reckoning, a Republic reborn (Part 2)
The Standard Gambia
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dr Lamin K Janneh V. Institutional collapse: governance as ritual, not reality Institutions in The Gambia have become sacred in name but hollow in function. Public service is no longer a mission; it is a mechanism for resource...
DELAYS: Court issues warning to suspects in Pastor Kayanja case
Independent (Uganda)
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July 9, 2025
The accused persons in the Pastor Kayanja sodomy case. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Magistrate’s Court at Mwanga II has issued a final warning to six of the nine youths facing trial for allegedly defaming City Pastor Robert Kayanja,...
To Celebrate NPR Losing Federal Funds, Here Are Seven Of Its Worst Stories
Daily Wire
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July 17, 2025
The Senate voted in the early hours of Thursday morning to end federal funding of NPR programs deemed wasteful and ideologically driven. Liberals say the move will reduce safety warnings for rural America, while conservatives point out that NPR...
Novartis Gets Green Light for First Infant Malaria Treatment
News Central TV
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July 8, 2025
Swiss health regulators have approved the first treatment for malaria aimed at newborns and young infants, with eight African countries ready to implement the drug quickly, Novartis announced on Tuesday. Malaria poses a significant threat in...