ETHIOPIAN PRESIDENT CASTS VOTE

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Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie on Monday cast his ballot in the country’s seventh national general election, telling supporters outside, "The ballot is stronger than the bullet," amid ongoing political tensions and security challenges.

SADC URGED TO HARMONISE FERTILISER RULES

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The harmonization of the fertilizer regulatory framework across the SADC region can no longer be delayed.

This was said by South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen during the Joint Committee meeting of SADC Ministers of Agriculture and Food Security, Fisheries and Aquaculture. 

NAMIBIA URGES FUNDING FOR UN REFORMS

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Namibia says the success of the UN80 reform process hinges on member states meeting their financial obligations and that efficiency measures do not undermine programmes that support developing countries.

BOTSWANA EYES STRONGER SADC TIES

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Botswana has vowed to continue engaging with other nations in the broader Southern African Development Community (SADC) region for strategic economic conduit purposes. 

LUNGU BURIAL IMPASSE TO BE RESOLVED FRIDAY

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The burial impasse of the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu between his immediate family and the Zambian government will be resolved on Friday. 

ECOWAS MARKS 51 YEARS AMID REGIONAL CHALLENGES

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has marked its 51st anniversary with a call for collective action to confront insecurity, unconstitutional government changes, climate change, and economic challenges across West Africa.

CUBA HITS BACK OVER US CHARGES

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Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla has hit back at the United States after Washington filed criminal charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two aircraft operated by the group "Brothers to the Rescue."