Category: Africa
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Ex-Zambia’s president, Banda dies at 85
Zambia’s former president Rupiah Banda died on Friday at the age of 85 after a long battle with colon cancer, his son Andrew confirmed his passage. “He is gone”, Andrew Banda told an AFP correspondent in Lusaka. The southern African country’s fourth leader since independence from Britain served for three years from 2008 — a…
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Ukraine-Russia crisis to complicate Africa economy – IMF
Ms Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the war in Ukraine can have a devastating blow for Africa.
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South Africa tourism invites the world to come “Live Again”
From breath-taking beauty, to sun-soaked coasts; from wildlife to active adventure; from vibrant urban energy to the incredible warmth and cultural diversity of our people – South Africa is a traveller’s dream. Now, after two years of restricted travel movements, South Africa invites the world to come experience this country filled with rich, authentic, unfiltered…
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Drama as family cancel their son’s burial after spotting his manhood was missing
A South African family, The Tjales called off the funeral of their son, Mpho, after it was discovered that his penis was missing. According to Daily Sun SA, the parents of the deceased, Portia and Bellium Tjale had gone to wash his body when they discovered the missing part. The family from Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, refused…
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Police helicopter pilot shot, eight dead during wild shoot-out
At least eight people are dead and five police officers injured after a wild shoot-out with automatic weapons in Johannesburg. Police Minister Bheki Cele said on national television that a police helicopter was also fired on by the gang of about 25, resulting in the co-pilot being shot. The shooting was preceded by a wild…
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Kenya set to roll out 5G network in 2022
Kenya’s telecommunication industry regulator on Monday said that it would roll out 5G network on a pilot basis in 2022.
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South Africa police assures safety of Nigerians after deadly attacks
The South African police have promised to ensure the safety of Nigerians residing in South Africa, following the latest round of mob attacks that have left a Nigerian dead. The police gave the assurance when the leadership of the Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA), led by its President, Mr Collins Mgbo, met stakeholders at Kimberley…
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Another Nigerian killed in S/Africa after vicious attack
The Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA) on Thursday announced the death of another Nigerian, Nicholas John in South Africa, following a vicious attack on foreigners by gangsters in the former apartheid enclave. The President of NUSA, Mr Collins Mgbo, announced the killing of John in a statement Based on the statement, John, an indigene of…
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French military bases in Mali to close for 6 months, says Macron
France will conduct closures of its military bases in Mali for an expected period of four to six months, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. Earlier in the day, Paris said that Canada, France, and its allies in the European mission Takuba decided to begin coordinated withdrawal of troops from Mali due to disagreements.…
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Mali accuse France of splitting country, spying
Mali has accused France’s military of deliberately dividing the West African country and of committing espionage during its fight against Islamist militants. Choguel Maiga, appointed interim Prime Minister following a coup in 2021, did not provide