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Youth Football Dream: Former Ghana winger Laryea Kingston says Uganda’s U17 squad is aiming for a World Cup spot after a strong start in AFCON U17, with a place at stake in their next matches. Human Rights in Focus: The 87th African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights session in Banjul is spotlighting Western Sahara’s “invisible crises,” while African Court leadership reiterates that the Court and Commission must work as “inseparable” partners. Health System Pressure: Gambia’s Nurses’ Day message from the Gambia Federation of Associations calls for an overhaul—more staffing, medicines, and a rebuilt drug supply system—warning that preventable deaths keep happening. Education & Standards: WAEC is urging better teachers and facilities to lift exam performance, as human rights advocates push for rights education that also treats healthcare, water, and safe roads as rights. Local Governance & Politics: Unite Movement for Change announces its first national congress and rally on May 16, while police and rights groups continue to trade accusations over civic space and detainees. Environment & Fire Risk: Forestry teams are intensifying training and community action to curb bush burning in the Lower River Region.

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