Morocco Gen Z: State agrees to reform demands as police kill three protesters

Morocco Gen Z: State agrees to reform demands as police kill three protesters

The chaos came despite warnings from authorities, political parties in government and the opposition and the organizers themselves. In a statement published on Discord, the Gen Z 212 protest movement earlier on Wednesday implored protesters to remain peaceful and blasted “repressive security approaches.”

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Gen Z Madagascar: Protesters suspend protests in capital Antananarivo for 24 hours

Gen Z Madagascar: Protesters suspend protests in capital Antananarivo for 24 hours

The United Nations says at least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 injured so far in the week-long protests. The government rejects those figures.

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Kenya’s nuclear power agency in talks with Masinde Muliro University to train part of 10,000 workers it needs

Kenya’s nuclear power agency in talks with Masinde Muliro University to train part of 10,000 workers it needs

The CEO, NuPEA pointed out that the collaboration will provide opportunities for Kenyans to train in nuclear energy technology to support the rollout of the programme in the country, giving an assurance that nuclear energy was safe as its construction is undertaken under the guidance of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which puts in place very stringent safeguards.

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Moroccan Gen Z protest spending on World Cup over schools and hospitals

Moroccan Gen Z protest spending on World Cup over schools and hospitals

The chaos came despite warnings from authorities, political parties in government and the opposition and the organisers themselves. In a statement published on Discord, the Gen Z 212 protest movement earlier on Wednesday implored protesters to remain peaceful and blasted “repressive security approaches.”

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As African nations worry about AGOA trade window lapse, there are signs US is considering extension

As African nations worry about AGOA trade window lapse, there are signs US is considering extension

Experts say AGOA needs major reforms to live up to its promise. Some companies flag the requirement that eligible countries be re-certified each year as a source of uncertainty that deters long-term investments.

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Kenya’s Gen Z demos replay in Madagascar as protesters return to streets to press for ouster of ex-DJ Rajoelina’s regime

Kenya’s Gen Z demos replay in Madagascar as protesters return to streets to press for ouster of ex-DJ Rajoelina’s regime

Andry Rajoelina went on state television late on Monday and said he wanted to create room for dialogue with young people pressing for access to water and an end to power cuts, and promised measures to support businesses affected by looting.

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Covid: How scientists in US ignored White House ban on funding studies that enhanced transmissibility of influenza

Covid: How scientists in US ignored White House ban on funding studies that enhanced transmissibility of influenza

After reviewing EcoHealth’s response letter, Stemmy flagged an apparent discrepancy: it stated the internal biosafety committee (IBC) at UNC used by Baric would serve as the oversight body for the experiments, even though the work was proposed to take place at the Wuhan lab. Stemmy emailed Daszak for an explanation.

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Textile exporters to US plan massive job cuts in Kenya and rest of Africa as AGOA runs full course

Textile exporters to US plan massive job cuts in Kenya and rest of Africa as AGOA runs full course

A key example of the deal’s impact can be found in Kenya, where it has allowed the country’s textile and apparel sector – makers of jeans, for instance – to effectively compete with Asian exporters such as in Bangladesh and Vietnam.

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Umma University pumps $1.8 million into expansion to bolster Islamic religious studies in Kenya

Umma University pumps $1.8 million into expansion to bolster Islamic religious studies in Kenya

Speaking at the commissioning, President William Ruto said the government is committed to empowering universities to produce a new generation of graduates who are skilled, ethical and innovative, ready to create jobs, drive technology and address the nation’s pressing challenges.

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Pressure piles on Siaya Governor Orengo to dismiss cabinet for corruptly hiring staff

Pressure piles on Siaya Governor Orengo to dismiss cabinet for corruptly hiring staff

Led by Gem Member of Parliament Elisha Odhiambo, the leaders appealed to Governor Orengo the entire cabinet dissolve for fresh appointments in the wake of revelations that at least 382 recently sacked health-workers were reportedly dubiously enlisted in the county’s payroll.

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