Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called on African countries to unite and form a strong regional partnership to develop the continent’s vast natural gas …
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Eastern Cape Government Vows Ongoing Support for Flood Victims
MTHATHA, SOUTH AFRICA – The Eastern Cape provincial government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting flood victims after recent floods claimed the lives of at least 92 people and left …
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President Barrow Launches Phase Three of Road Project in Gambia
BANJUL, THE GAMBIA – President Adama Barrow has announced the commencement of Phase Three of his administration’s massive national road infrastructure transformation project, promising to enhance connectivity, reduce flooding, and …
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Experts Warn of Growing ‘Silent Pandemic’ as South Africa’s Antibiotic Resistance Strategy Expires
CAPE TOWN – More than 70 infectious disease experts, scientists, and public health professionals have sounded the alarm over what they describe as a “silent pandemic” — the rise of …
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Floyd Shivambu Eyes New Political Party, But Won’t Quit MK Yet
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – Former MK party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has revealed plans to form a new political party to contest the upcoming 2026 local government elections, while making it …
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Uganda Successfully Evacuates 44 Citizens from Iran Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the safe evacuation of 42 Ugandan nationals and two diplomatic staff from Iran, following the outbreak of open hostilities between …
MTHATHA, EASTERN CAPE – The death toll from the devastating floods that tore through parts of the Eastern Cape last week has climbed to 92, after two more bodies were …
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Zimbabwe’s Parliament Divided Over Motion to Adopt National Ideology Framework
HARARE – Parliament is facing heated debate over a controversial motion introduced by ZANU PF MP Joseph Mapiki seeking the adoption of a National Ideology framework, a move opposition legislators …
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S.A. Police Launch Murder Probe After Walter Sisulu University Staff Member Gunned Down
EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA – Police have opened a murder investigation following the fatal shooting of a Walter Sisulu University (WSU) staff member, whose body was discovered inside a parked …
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President Boakai Defends Use of Private Jet Amid Public Criticism and Economic Woes
MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberian President Joseph Boakai has responded to mounting criticism over his recent use of a private jet for international travel, stating that the decision was not motivated …