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“South Africa: Suspected Murderer Declines Bail Request”

A man accused of killing 18 people in mass shootings at two homes in South Africa has waived his bail request and remains in custody....

Fuel Tanker Explosion in Nigeria Kills 104

A tragic fuel tanker explosion in northern Nigeria has claimed the lives of at least 104 people who had gathered to collect leaking petrol from...

Sir Alex Ferguson to Step Down as Manchester United Ambassador

Manchester United’s legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as a club ambassador at the end of this season, according to a source who...

Ukraine rejects allegations of supplying drones to Mali rebels

Ukraine has denied claims that it supplied drones to rebels fighting against the Malian army and Russia-backed mercenaries. This follows a report from French newspaper...

“Why African Nations Are Accelerating Satellite Launches”

One by one, the satellites—each covered in solar panels and high-tech equipment—detached from their mothership after blasting off from Earth on August 16. Among the...

“Pioneering South African Leader Tito Mboweni Dies at 65”

Tito Mboweni, South Africa’s first Black central bank governor and former finance minister, has passed away at the age of 65 following a short illness,...

“Chris Brown Concert Sparks Outcry Over Violence Against Women in South Africa”

Chris Brown’s upcoming concert in South Africa has reignited discussions about the country’s severe gender-based violence (GBV) crisis, with activists criticizing his appearance given his...

“Armed Man Arrested Near Trump Rally as Sheriff Claims Possible ‘Assassination Attempt’ Thwarted”

The 49-year-old told Southern California News Group he was “shocked” to hear the arrest being described as an assassination plot and denied he was there...

SA Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Ramaphosa in Farm Scandal

South African prosecutors have announced they will not pursue criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa in connection with the controversial farm theft scandal that nearly...

“Recruited Africans Say They Were Deceived into Building Drones for Russia’s War in Ukraine”

The social media ads lured young African women with promises of a free plane ticket, money, and an exciting adventure in Europe. All they had...