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Ramaphosa passes full coverage health laws before election

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  A significant turning point in  South Africa’s healthcare  reform efforts has been reached with the formal signing into law of a bill aimed at universal health coverage by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Speaking at the Union Buildings in Pretoria signing ceremony , Ramaphosa hailed the legislation as an essential first step toward establishing a more egalitarian society, particularly in view of the impending fiercely competitive election that is only two weeks away. Ramaphosa emphasized how urgently reform is required and criticized the fragmented and unsustainable nature of the existing healthcare infrastructure. He also characterized the current system as ineffective. The National Health Insurance (NHI) Act tackles the current two-tier health system, which has resulted in a significant percentage of the population being underserved. At the same time, the act offers increased treatment alternatives for individuals who have private insurance. With the new law, private insurance will be g
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Premier League 2024: Man City Vs tottenham Hotspur; Haland steals it yet again for Man City to seal victory….

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  Premier league charts are staying volatile and the reason behind that is the craziness with which football is being played in the field . The 90 plus added extra time that fans come in to watch are full of uncertainties and excitement. This was the same energy during today’s match that took place in London between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.  Press Conference before match Before the match, Man City coach Pep Guardiola said “history is in front of us”, as he prepared his team for a blinder of a match. Tottenham is one of the most difficult teams to beat seeing Son’s performances with the ball. The South Korean football star is brilliant in the runups he takes to lead his team and often scores when his right foot comes to play.   Match Timeline But today his magic spell failed in front of Walker and his men although he tried his level best in order to take it away from City. The match started with Hotspur kicking the ball off while city fans cheered for the away side as this
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ICJ to Hold Hearings on South Africa’s Request

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  The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hold public hearings on May 16–17 in reaction to South Africa’s urgent appeal for more action in light of the continuous Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Rafah. The South African delegation will be heard by the UN’s main judicial body, which has its headquarters in The Hague, on Thursday; the Israeli side will be heard on Friday. Citing the worsening conditions in Gaza, especially in Rafah where a sizable population is seeking safety from the fighting, South Africa submitted the urgent appeal with the International Court of Justice on May 10. The Israeli army’s recent invasion into the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, which essentially closed off Gazan Palestinians‘ access to the outside world, made the ICJ admit that the earlier temporary remedies were insufficient in addressing the changing circumstances. The serious scenario made South Africa stress how urgently further steps must be taken to lessen the humanitarian catastrophe i
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Al Hilal crowned, Neymar hails title-winning teammates

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  Al Hilal, the Gulf kingdom's powerhouse, clinched their fourth Saudi Professional League title in five years , thwarting Cristiano Ronaldo's bid with Al Nasr, who trailed by 12 points. This victory marks the 19th domestic title for the Saudi football giants. Neymar, absent due to injury, rejoiced in his Al Hilal teammates' triumph in the Saudi Arabian league and eagerly anticipated his return for the upcoming season. The Brazilian sensation, who joined Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, sustained a cruciate ligament tear while on international duty, sidelining him for the season after contributing three assists in three appearances. Expressing his joy at the title celebrations following Al Hilal's 4-1 victory over Al Hazm, Neymar emphasized his excitement to reunite with the team on the field next season, acknowledging the incredible support from the fans. Al Hilal secured the league title with three matches remaining, boasting an impressive record of 29 w
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Egypt Joins South Africa in Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ

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  Egypt has officially announced its intention to join South Africa in supporting the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) genocide complaint against Israel, which was initiated by South Africa in January. The complaint alleges that Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip violate its obligations under the Genocide Convention. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt decided to join the lawsuit primarily due to the increasing violence against Palestinians by Israel. The ministry strongly condemned Israel's attacks on Gaza, which have resulted in a significant number of casualties, particularly among women and children, as reported by Palestinian authorities. The ICJ has already made an interim decision acknowledging the potential for genocide in Gaza and directing Israel to take temporary measures to prevent such crimes. However, Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza continue to raise concerns in other countries. Egypt's decision to join Turkey a
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Somalia unexpectedly requests that the UN terminate its political mission.

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  The Foreign Minister penned a letter to the Security Council, urging the conclusion of a decade-long UN political mission aiding Somalia in peacebuilding , security reforms, and democracy. Reuters was informed by three unnamed UN sources that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), consisting of 360 members, was surprised by the request to depart upon the expiration of its mandate in October. Despite enduring hostility since 1991, including a twenty-year insurgency by Al Qaeda-affiliated militants, Somali authorities have endeavored to restore services and provide some level of security. Nevertheless, the Horn of Africa nation, home to 17 million people, remains one of the most perilous and impoverished in the world. In addition to the political initiative, there exists a UN-mandated African Union peacekeeping mission, set to conclude this year and involving a minimum of 10,000 troops. The authenticity of the May 5 letter, which gained traction on social media on Th
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Harry and Meghan touched down in Nigeria

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  The Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria extended an invitation to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, to attend a sporting event he established for injured military veterans, known as the Invictus Games. The royal couple arrived at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Friday morning, marking their visit following Harry's recent journey to the UK for the 10th anniversary celebration of the Invictus Games. Despite extending invitations to members of his family, such as his father King Charles, brother Prince William, and sister-in-law Kate Middleton for a service at St Paul’s Cathedral, none of them were in attendance. Meghan accompanied Harry, and together they traveled to Nigeria. On their itinerary for Friday, the couple will tour a school and hold a meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff. Additionally, Harry plans to visit injured military personnel at a military hospital. Saturday's schedule includes their attendance at a training
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