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Piers Potter
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“Newborn Baby Born at Sea Rescued During Dangerous Crossing to Canary Islands”
A powerful photo released Wednesday by the Spanish Maritime Rescue Service captures a dramatic moment in the perilous journey of migrants crossing the Atlantic. The...
Mozambique’s Opposition Leader Mondlane to Return Amid Post-Election Turmoil
Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has announced his return to the country on Thursday after weeks of exile and calls for protests challenging the presidential...
Senegal and Chad Slam Macron Over “Ungrateful” Remarks on Sahel Interventions
Senegal and Chad have condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent remarks accusing African nations of ingratitude for France’s role in combating militant jihadist insurgencies in...
Three Chinese Nationals Arrested with Gold and Cash in Eastern DR Congo
Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have arrested three Chinese nationals found with 12 gold bars and $800,000 (£650,000) in cash. The...
Five Missing Kenyan Youth, Including Popular Cartoonist, Found Alive Amid Abduction Crisis
Five young Kenyan men, including renowned cartoonist Kibet Bull, have been found alive after disappearing shortly before Christmas, their families and rights groups confirmed. The...
Former Malian PM Choguel Maiga Accused of Embezzlement
Former Malian Prime Minister Choguel Maiga is facing accusations of embezzlement from Mali’s public spending oversight authority. A recent report by the body highlights numerous...
From Florida to Ghana: Diaspora Reconnects with African Roots
In 2023, Keachia Bowers and Damon Smith left behind their lives in Florida to start anew in Ghana. Among a growing number of returnees from...
Boy Survives Five Days Among Lions and Elephants in Zimbabwe Game Park
A seven-year-old boy, Tinotenda Pudu, has been found alive after surviving five harrowing days in the Matusadona Game Park in northern Zimbabwe, a wildlife sanctuary...
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...