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ADDIS ABABA. – A surge in extremist violence on the continent killed over 7 000 civilians just last year alone, according to regional data. The African Union (AU) is calling for a more robust counter-terrorism strategy, including the deployment of a standby security force to address surging extremist violence across the continent. In a speech […]
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NAIROBI. – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) said yesterday that it is developing a standardised tool to collect data on conflicts and climate change in sub-Saharan Africa. Luca Russo, a senior economist at FAO, said that sub-Saharan Africa has been heavily affected by the dual challenges of climate change and […]
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ABUJA. – The chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has expressed serious concern about the escalating challenges of terrorism and violent extremism affecting the African continent. “Terrorism and violent extremism are the biggest evils of our time — spreading to all the five regions of Africa,” the AU Commission chief told […]
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The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has appealed the decision of the Electoral Court to the apex that former president Jacob Zuma can stand as a candidate in the elections. The Constitutional Court has issued directions to uMkhonto weSzwe (MK) party and former President Jacob Zuma to file their opposing papers by Thursday. This […]
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The US will withdraw its soldiers from Niger as the West African nation is increasingly turning to Russia and away from Western powers. The US Department of State agreed to pull out about 1 000 troops from the country that has been under military rule since July 2023, US media reported late on Friday. US […]
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At least 28 others are missing after a boat carrying 77 asylum seekers sinks, according to the UN’s migration agency. At least 16 people are dead and 28 others are missing after a boat carrying asylum seekers capsized off the coast of the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, according to the UN’s migration agency. […]
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BUJUMBURA. — A landslide last Friday evening killed one child, left nearly 2 500 people homeless after destroying 497 houses and completely damaged a hydro-power dam in Gitaza zone, Muhuta district in the province of Rumonge, southwest Burundi, a local administration official told Xinhua on Saturday by phone. “The worst affected village is Gabaniro. A […]
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As the South African election comes closer, the African National Congress faces a new threat from one of their own, former President Jacob Zuma, and President Ramaphosa, says he is not sacred. But Zuma’s MK party has indeed been making waves and drawing huge crowds, especially in KwaZulu Natal. While MK will also battle for […]
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MOGADISHU. — The upcoming heavier normal Gu rains and floods in 22 districts of Somalia are expected to affect some 770 000 people, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said yesterday. OCHA said the Gu (April to June) rains have started in most regions of the country with heavy rains in […]
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Western countries are mainly to blame for the worsening hunger and feminine in some parts of Africa. The US and its allies in the European Union (EU) are triggering high prices on traditional agriculture products in their own interests at the same time, making them out of reach for many Africans. The US and its […]
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Chad has reportedly asked American troops to stop activities at an air base near the capital of N’Djamena. Chad has asked US troops to halt activities at an air base near the capital of N’Djamena, the sole place American military presence in the country, several media outlets reported this week, citing letters sent by the […]
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LONDON. – The Gauteng Department of Health has cautioned the public about the spike in food poisoning cases, especially among children in the province. A shocking incident saw 41 children, aged 3 to 5, rushed to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital after mistakenly consuming rat poison, thinking it was candy. Another 10 people were treated at […]
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LAGOS. – Nigerian socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has become the latest local celebrity to be charged with abusing banknotes. The socialite, whose real name is Pascal Okechukwu, pleaded not guilty to three counts of abusing banknotes during a court appearance yesterday. Authorities say he threw money into the air at various social events. […]
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Zvamaida Murwira-Senior Reporter NEWLY re-elected Pan African Parliament president, Chief Fortune Charumbira, has pledged to unite and rebrand the continental legislative assembly and help end conflict in Africa as he returns to the helm of the organisation following his re-election last week. Chief Charumbira yesterday met President Mnangagwa at State House in Harare accompanied by […]
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At least 45 people were killed and several others injured in a bus crash in Limpopo, South Africa, according to SABC News yesterday. “The bus went out of control, fell over a bridge and caught fire on the mountain pass between Mokopane and Marken in Limpopo,” the report noted. Meanwhile, South Africa Transport Minister Sindisiwe […]