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Piers Potter
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“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...
“Survivors of Haiti’s Deadly Massacre Share Harrowing Accounts of the Attack”
A funeral was held on Tuesday for Jean Louis Jeune Gracien, 41, one of the victims of a brutal gang attack in Haiti that left...
“From Allies to Adversaries: The Power Struggle in Africa’s Diamond State”
Ian Khama’s calm demeanor barely masks the anger he feels. Since 2019, Botswana’s former president has openly criticized his handpicked successor, Mokgweetsi Masisi, in multiple...
“Ray McCauley, South Africa’s Influential ‘High Priest,’ Passes Away at 75”
Tributes are pouring in for Ray McCauley, the widely admired yet controversial founder of Rhema Bible Church South Africa, who has passed away at the...
“I Discovered I Had Cervical Cancer While Pregnant”
Dorothy Masasa strides down a dirt road under the warm afternoon sun, her baby securely tied on her back, a picture of resilience and hope....