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Kenya: NTSA to Announce Timelines for Reflectorised Stop-Sign Arms, Telematics for School Buses
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has said it will communicate enforcement timelines for mandatory reflectorised stop-sign arms and telematics systems required under the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026.
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Kenya: DPP Closes Case in Sh8.2bn Meth Bust As Six Iranians Await Fate in Landmark Drug Trafficking Trial
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed its case against six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking more than one tonne of methamphetamine worth Sh8.2 billion, paving the way for the court to determine whether they have a case to answer.
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Somalia: Somalia Accedes to Fifteen International Maritime Conventions and Legal Instruments in a Historic Modernization of Its Maritime Legal Framework
[Shabelle] Mogadishu — The Ministry of Ports and Marine Transport today announced the decision of the Federal Republic of Somalia to accede to Fifteen international maritime conventions and legal instruments, marking the largest and most significant modernization of the country’s maritime legal framework since independence.
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Uganda: Cross-Border Businesses Crippled As Traders Appeal for Reopening of Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Border
[Nile Post] Traders operating at the Mpondwe-Lhubiriha border in Kasese District are facing mounting financial losses following the temporary closure of the border point, which was introduced several weeks ago as part of government measures to contain the spread of the Ebola outbreak.
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East Africa: Ruto Pushes for Stronger Indian Ocean Partnership As He Attends Madagascar’s 66th Independence Day
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto joined thousands of Madagascans at Barea Stadium in Antananarivo on Thursday to mark the country’s 66th Independence Day, using the occasion to reaffirm Kenya’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties anchored on shared history, trade and maritime cooperation.
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Africa: Prof Janabi Lifts the Lid On Who Strategies to Combat Ebola in Africa
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Prof Mohamed Janabi, has stressed the importance of rapid patient monitoring and investment in health systems as key pillars of controlling Ebola in Africa.
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Rwanda: Experts Urge Detention Reforms to Protect Women, Children
[New Times] Women and children in detention across Africa continue to face risks ranging from inadequate reproductive healthcare and poor mental health support to separation from their children and exposure to abuse within systems largely designed around the needs of men, human rights experts warned.
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Rwanda: Parliament Clears Rwf207bn for Disaster Response
[New Times] The Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday, June 24, approved a draft law authorising Rwanda to ratify a $141 million (about Rwf207 billion) loan agreement with the International Development Association (IDA) to support disaster risk management through a contingent emergency response mechanism.
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Rwanda: Rwanda, DR Congo Officials Urge De-Escalation in Minembwe
[New Times] Rwanda and DR Congo have committed to accelerate implementation of the US-brokered peace framework aimed at restoring stability in eastern DR Congo, amid concerns over escalating fighting, drone strikes, and a worsening humanitarian situation in the Minembwe area.
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Uganda: Kofih, Health Ministry Train Busoga Communities to Sustain Water and Sanitation Facilities
[Nile Post] The Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) Uganda Office, in partnership with Uganda’s Ministry of Health and the Office of the Prime Minister, has intensified efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in the Busoga Region.