A military helicopter belonging to the African Union peacekeeping forces in Somalia crashed and burst into flames during a landing attempt at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport on Tuesday, according …
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Human Rights Watch Condemns Violent Attacks on Malawi Protesters
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised serious concerns over Malawi’s preparedness to hold free and fair general elections in September 2025, following a violent attack on peaceful demonstrators by a …
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Mugabe’s Son, Chatunga, in Court for Alleged Assault on Mine Security Guards
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the 28-year-old son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, has appeared before the Concession Magistrates’ Court facing five serious counts of assault. He was jointly …
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SIM Registration, Replacement Services Halt Nationwide as Telcos Migrate to New NIMC Platform
Millions of mobile phone users in Nigeria are currently unable to register new SIM cards or carry out SIM-related services such as SIM swaps and replacements. This follows a major …
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SA Weather Service Warns of Severe Cold Fronts, Rain, and Possible Snow
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a strong weather alert as a series of intense cold fronts are expected to affect parts of the Western Cape and Northern …
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Abuja Residents Raise Alarm Over Insecurity Despite Wike’s Infrastructure Drive
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is undergoing a massive transformation under the leadership of Minister Nyesom Wike, with many abandoned projects being revived and new ones being initiated, completed, and …
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Senior Auditor, Mpho Mafole, Gunned Down on R23 Highway
A tragic and shocking incident has taken the city of Ekurhuleni by surprise as senior auditor Mpho Mafole was shot and killed while driving along the R23 highway near Kempton Park. …
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India Sends Geologists to Zambia to Hunt for Copper
India has sent a team of its geologists to Zambia to look for copper and cobalt as part of its bigger plan to secure minerals needed for its clean energy …
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine Condemns Alleged Abduction of Ruling Party MP
Ugandan opposition leader and popular politician Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has spoken out strongly following the reported abduction of a sitting member of parliament. He described the …
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Signs of Recovery in South Africa’s Manufacturing Sector
There are early signs that South Africa’s struggling manufacturing industry may be beginning to improve, following months of weak performance. According to a new report released on Tuesday, a key …