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South Africa

Worker Freed from Collapsed Building in South Africa After Nearly Five Days

  May 11, 2024

The rescue of 33-year-old Gabriel Gambe, a tiler, brought a glimmer of hope amidst a tragic incident that claimed at least 14 lives and left 39 others unaccounted for.

Somalia

Somalia Requests Termination of UN Political Mission

  May 11, 2024

While acknowledging the mission’s significant contributions to the nation's stability, Fiqi expressed Somalia's readiness to transition from UNSOM's political mandate to a UN country team dedicated to addressing development issues.

Uganda

Deadly Mudslide Claims Lives in Western Uganda

  May 11, 2024

The Uganda National Meteorological Authority has issued alerts for continued adverse weather conditions, urging residents in vulnerable areas to take necessary precautions to safeguard their lives and properties.

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South Africa
Worker Freed from Collapsed Building in South Africa After Nearly Five Days

  May 11, 2024

Somalia
Somalia Requests Termination of UN Political Mission

  May 11, 2024

Uganda
Deadly Mudslide Claims Lives in Western Uganda

  May 11, 2024

Mahamat Idriss Deby Wins the Controversial Presidential Election in Chad
Mahamat Idriss Deby Wins the Controversial Presidential Election in Chad

  May 11, 2024

Empowering Nigerian Women Drivers Through Solidarity and Support
Empowering Nigerian Women Drivers Through Solidarity and Support

  May 11, 2024

Mozambique's Army Battles Major Attack in Macomia by Armed Groups
Mozambique's Army Battles Major Attack in Macomia by Armed Groups

  May 11, 2024

South Africa Seeks Additional ICJ Intervention Against Israel Over Actions in Gaza
South Africa Seeks Additional ICJ Intervention Against Israel Over Actions in Gaza

  May 11, 2024

Nine University Students Kidnapped in Kogi State, Nigeria
Nine University Students Kidnapped in Kogi State, Nigeria

  May 10, 2024

Zambia's Former President Edgar Lungu Warned Over Public Disruptions
Zambia's Former President Edgar Lungu Warned Over Public Disruptions

  May 10, 2024

Governance
Somalia Requests Termination of UN Political Mission

  May 11, 2024

Mahamat Idriss Deby Wins the Controversial Presidential Election in Chad
Mahamat Idriss Deby Wins the Controversial Presidential Election in Chad

  May 11, 2024

Mozambique's Army Battles Major Attack in Macomia by Armed Groups
Mozambique's Army Battles Major Attack in Macomia by Armed Groups

  May 11, 2024

Nine University Students Kidnapped in Kogi State, Nigeria

  May 10, 2024

The Kogi State government has confirmed the kidnapping and is actively coordinating a robust search and rescue operation.

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Zambia's Former President Edgar Lungu Warned Over Public Disruptions

  May 10, 2024

South Sudan Peace Talks Initiated in Nairobi
South Sudan Peace Talks Initiated in Nairobi

  May 10, 2024

South Africa's Top Court to Decide on Former President Jacob Zuma's Election Eligibility
South Africa's Top Court to Decide on Former President Jacob Zuma's Election Eligibility

  May 10, 2024

Colonialism

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  May 01, 2024

UK Initiates Voluntary Return of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda with One Set to be Flown

The voluntary removals scheme, introduced last month, offers up to £3,000 to migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, encouraging them to relocate to Rwanda.

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  Apr 27, 2024

Marking 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa

Freedom Day is a pivotal national holiday in South Africa, celebrating the first post-apartheid elections held on this day in 1994, which were open to citizens of all races.

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East African trio arrested after migrants die on boat
East African trio arrested after migrants die on boat

  Apr 24, 2024

Nigeria Shuts Down Chinese-Owned Supermarket Over Racial Discrimination Allegations
Nigeria Shuts Down Chinese-Owned Supermarket Over Racial Discrimination Allegations

  Apr 23, 2024

Ancient Egyptian Statue of Ramses II Returns Home After Decades
Ancient Egyptian Statue of Ramses II Returns Home After Decades

  Apr 22, 2024

150 years later: Looted 'crown jewels' Loaned Back to Ghana by the UK
150 years later: Looted 'crown jewels' Loaned Back to Ghana by the UK

  Apr 11, 2024

Neocolonialism

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  May 06, 2024

Zimbabwe Faces Currency Chaos as School Term Begins

The ongoing currency crisis has caused widespread anxiety about how school fees, set in US dollars, will be paid in a predominantly cash-based society.

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UK Initiates Voluntary Return of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda with One Set to be Flown
UK Initiates Voluntary Return of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda with One Set to be Flown

  May 01, 2024

DR Congo Takes Legal Stand Against Apple Over Exploitation of Raw Minerals
DR Congo Takes Legal Stand Against Apple Over Exploitation of Raw Minerals

  Apr 28, 2024

Marking 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa
Marking 30 Years of Democracy in South Africa

  Apr 27, 2024

Rwanda Prepares to Receive UK Migrants Under Controversial Deportation Plan
Rwanda Prepares to Receive UK Migrants Under Controversial Deportation Plan

  Apr 26, 2024

Security
Somalia Requests Termination of UN Political Mission

  May 11, 2024

Mahamat Idriss Deby Wins the Controversial Presidential Election in Chad
Mahamat Idriss Deby Wins the Controversial Presidential Election in Chad

  May 11, 2024

Mozambique's Army Battles Major Attack in Macomia by Armed Groups
Mozambique's Army Battles Major Attack in Macomia by Armed Groups

  May 11, 2024

South Africa Seeks Additional ICJ Intervention Against Israel Over Actions in Gaza
South Africa Seeks Additional ICJ Intervention Against Israel Over Actions in Gaza

  May 11, 2024

Nine University Students Kidnapped in Kogi State, Nigeria
Nine University Students Kidnapped in Kogi State, Nigeria

  May 10, 2024

Technology
Engineers Develop Longer-Life Batteries to Electrify Communities in Africa

  May 02, 2024

Tanzania switches off plants due to excess power
Tanzania switches off plants due to excess power

  Apr 24, 2024

Morocco Aims to Become a Global Aviation Hub, Attracting Major Aerospace Investors
Morocco Aims to Become a Global Aviation Hub, Attracting Major Aerospace Investors

  Apr 23, 2024

Kenya to Boost E-Mobility with $2.2 Million Investment
Kenya to Boost E-Mobility with $2.2 Million Investment

  Apr 22, 2024

Massive Oil Discovery Off Namibian Coast Poised to Transform Global Energy Landscape
Massive Oil Discovery Off Namibian Coast Poised to Transform Global Energy Landscape

  Apr 22, 2024

Development
Worker Freed from Collapsed Building in South Africa After Nearly Five Days

  May 11, 2024

Deadly Mudslide Claims Lives in Western Uganda
Deadly Mudslide Claims Lives in Western Uganda

  May 11, 2024

Uganda's Private Broadcasters Refuse to Air Presidential Census Message Without Funding
Uganda's Private Broadcasters Refuse to Air Presidential Census Message Without Funding

  May 09, 2024

Amazon Launches Its Online Store in South Africa
Amazon Launches Its Online Store in South Africa

  May 08, 2024

Kenya Declares Public Holiday to Mourn Flood Victims and Promote Climate Action
Kenya Declares Public Holiday to Mourn Flood Victims and Promote Climate Action

  May 08, 2024

Technology

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  May 02, 2024

Engineers Develop Longer-Life Batteries to Electrify Communities in Africa

This initiative addresses a critical need, as more than 740 million people globally, including many in off-grid African communities, lack reliable electricity access.

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  Apr 24, 2024

Tanzania switches off plants due to excess power

An official from the state-run power company, Tanesco, explained the situation: "We have turned off all these stations because the demand is low and the electricity production is too much, we have no allocation now.”

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  Apr 23, 2024

Morocco Aims to Become a Global Aviation Hub, Attracting Major Aerospace Investors

This initiative is part of broader efforts to enhance the capabilities of Moroccan airlines and expand their operations, aligning with the national strategy to boost the overall economic profile of the country.

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  Apr 22, 2024

Kenya to Boost E-Mobility with $2.2 Million Investment

The bulk of the investment will focus on expanding the infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) across the nation.

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Startups

Tunisia
Facing Security Concerns Jewish Community in Tunisia Plans Scaled-Down Pilgrimage

  Apr 23, 2024

Startups
Cameroonian Scientist Advocates for African Space Hardware to Enhance Disaster Response

  Apr 07, 2024

Development
KFC Nigeria Apologizes Following Outlet Closure Over Discrimination Incident

  Mar 29, 2024

Arts & Culture
From Cancer Survivor to Soccer Hero: Haller's Triumph at AFCON2023 Inspires the World

  Feb 12, 2024

Arts & Culture
Empowering Nigerian Women Drivers Through Solidarity and Support

  May 11, 2024

Ghana’s Supreme Court Begins Hearings on Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Ghana’s Supreme Court Begins Hearings on Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

  May 08, 2024

Social Media Erupts as Nigerian Music Giants Engage in Public Spat
Social Media Erupts as Nigerian Music Giants Engage in Public Spat

  Apr 30, 2024

Fez Echoes with the Sounds of Tariqa Raissouniya at the Moroccan Sufi Culture Festival

  Apr 28, 2024

Originating from Chefchaouen, a picturesque city nestled in Morocco's Rif mountains, Tariqa Raissouniya enriches the festival with a profound spiritual performance.

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Ayra Starr to Open for Chris Brown on US Tour, Prepared for Criticism

  Apr 26, 2024

Namibia Angered by Tourists Posing Naked in Dune Safari
Namibia Angered by Tourists Posing Naked in Dune Safari

  Apr 25, 2024

Dispute Erupts Over Zulu Monarchy Official's Replacement in South Africa
Dispute Erupts Over Zulu Monarchy Official's Replacement in South Africa

  Apr 24, 2024

Travel

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  May 09, 2024

Uganda Airlines Expands Fleet with New 160-Seat Airbus A320

The new aircraft features 160 seats, including a 12-seat Business Class and a spacious 138-seat Economy Class, offering a comfortable and efficient travel experience for passengers.

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  May 09, 2024

Boeing 737-300 Crash in Senegal Injures 11 During Takeoff

The aircraft, carrying 78 passengers, veered off the runway around 0100 GMT. Despite the severity of the incident, most passengers were not injured.

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  May 02, 2024

UK Civil Servants' Union Challenges Rwanda Asylum Plan Legality

The union is seeking a High Court ruling on whether directing civil servants to organize flights for asylum seeker removal could place them in a legally precarious situation.

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  May 01, 2024

UK Initiates Voluntary Return of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda with One Set to be Flown

The voluntary removals scheme, introduced last month, offers up to £3,000 to migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, encouraging them to relocate to Rwanda.

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  Apr 29, 2024

Kenya Airways Suspends Flights to Kinshasa Amid Employee Detention Controversy

The issue began on April 19, when two employees of Kenya Airways were detained by the Military Detection of Anti-Homeland Activities (DEMIAP) on allegations related to "missing customs documentation on valuable cargo," according to the airline.

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  Apr 29, 2024

Discover the Magic of Sälen: Your Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Winter Getaway

Whether you're a thrill-seeker looking to carve down snow-covered slopes or someone seeking the solace of a serene winter escape, this guide will help you plan your perfect holiday.

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