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No community too remote for clean water, says Deputy President

South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile launched water service projects in KwaZulu-Natal, reaffirming the government's commitment to providing clean water as a constitutional right to all communities, including remote ones.

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This story highlights South Africa's ongoing efforts to fulfill basic human rights and improve living conditions in underserved rural areas, a critical issue across many African nations. It demonstrates government commitment to infrastructure development and service delivery, which is vital for public health, dignity, and economic opportunity on the continent.

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DRC: Félix Tshisekedi announces a national dialogue

The announcement follows a meeting with religious leaders and comes as the presidential majority pushes for a constitutional referendum that could allow Tshisekedi to run for a third term, sparking strong opposition and planned protests.

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Civil rights groups oppose meeting between Macky Sall and President Diomaye

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall's return to Dakar for a meeting with the current Head of State, amid his campaign for a top UN job, has sparked strong condemnation from civil rights groups and members of the parliamentary majority who accuse him of severe repression and concealing economic data.

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Gold in Cameroon: The government hunts down 'under-declarations' of production

The Cameroonian government is cracking down on private mining companies for allegedly under-declaring gold production, a practice that has cost the state billions in lost taxes and export duties. New measures include stricter site controls, minimum delivery thresholds, and a cleanup of unauthorized mining operations, following reports of massive discrepancies between declared exports …

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George Elombi (Afreximbank): "Dangote's industrial empire is Africa's bulwark"

Dangote's significant investments in refining, fertilizers, and cement are transforming Africa's energy landscape, enabling the continent to better withstand global crises like the war in the Middle East. Afreximbank, a key financial backer, aims to replicate this successful industrial model across Africa.

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