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Piers Potter
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Ghana’s Major General Anita Asmah Makes History as First African Woman to Lead UNDOF
The United Nations has appointed Major General Anita Asmah of Ghana as the Head of Mission and Force Commander for the United Nations Disengagement Observer...
Dozens Killed as Lorry Carrying Wedding Guests Plunges into River in Ethiopia
At least 71 people have died in southern Ethiopia after a lorry plunged into a river on Sunday, according to local officials. The vehicle was...
Africa in 2024: Extreme Weather and Climate Action Challenges
The year 2024 was marked by a series of extreme weather events that highlighted Africa’s vulnerability to climate change. Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse...
Malaysia Approves Renewed Search for Missing Flight MH370
Malaysia has agreed in principle to a new “no find, no fee” search for the wreckage of flight MH370, believed to have crashed in the...
Two Arrested in Zambia for Alleged Plot to Use Witchcraft Against President
Zambian authorities have arrested two men accused of attempting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema using witchcraft, police announced on Friday. Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard...
Tragic Funfair Crush in Nigeria Claims Lives of Dozens of Children
Thirty-five children have been killed in a crush at a Christmas funfair in the south-west Nigerian city of Ibadan, with six others hospitalised, the police...
Malawi Demands $309bn in Back Taxes from US Gemstone Company, $13.5bn from Other Multinationals
The Malawian government is seeking an extraordinary $309 billion from US-based Columbia Gem House, alleging unpaid taxes and royalties for rubies exported from the country...
Isabel dos Santos Criticizes UK Sanctions, Denies Corruption Allegations
Angolan business magnate Isabel dos Santos, once celebrated as “Africa’s richest woman,” has criticized the UK’s recent sanctions against her, saying they came without due...
Telecom Namibia Suffers Ransomware Attack, Sensitive Data Leaked
Namibia’s state-owned Telecom Namibia has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, resulting in the leak of sensitive customer information, including personal data reportedly belonging to...
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mozambique and Mayotte, Leaving Hundreds Feared Dead
At least 34 people have been confirmed dead in Mozambique following Cyclone Chido, described by officials as “one of the most intense storms ever recorded”...