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Piers Potter
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“Why South Africans Are Turning to a Chinese Hospital Ship for Medical Care”
Despite the miserable winter weather, including snow on Table Mountain and gale-force winds, Cape Town residents have eagerly lined up for free medical care aboard...
Thousands of Migrants Attempt to Cross from Morocco to Spanish Enclave Ceuta, Spanish Authorities Say
Ceuta and Melilla, two small Spanish territories in North Africa bordering the Mediterranean, have long been focal points for migrants and refugees aiming to reach...
Germany’s Black Community Fears Rising Racism Ahead of Elections
On a warm summer night in 2020, as Germany’s first lockdown from the COVID-19 pandemic was lifted, Omar Diallo and two friends set out to...
At Least 100 Killed in Central Burkina Faso in Latest Jihadi Attack
At least 100 people, including villagers and soldiers, were killed in central Burkina Faso during a weekend attack by al-Qaida-linked militants. This assault, described by...
Germany to Donate 100,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to Combat Outbreak in Africa
Germany will donate 100,000 doses of the mpox vaccine from its military reserves to help address the outbreak in Africa, a government spokesperson announced on...
Dam Burst in War-Torn Sudan Kills 60
At least 60 people have died following the catastrophic collapse of a dam in war-torn Sudan, triggered by heavy rainfall. The Arbat dam, which holds...
South African Opposition in Turmoil as Malema’s Deputy Defects
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a significant force in South African politics for over a decade, has been thrown into disarray following the defection of...
Botswana Unveils Largest Diamond in Over a Century: 2,492-Carat Gem
A massive diamond, the largest discovered in over a century, has been unearthed in Botswana, drawing global attention during a viewing ceremony hosted by the...
“Bolt Intervenes to Stop Nigeria-South Africa ‘Taxi War'”
Online taxi firm Bolt has restricted ride requests between Nigeria and South Africa after a social media rivalry between the two countries led to a...
“War-Torn Sudan Faces Deadly Cholera Outbreak Amid Ongoing Conflict”
After heavy rains contaminated drinking water, the war-torn country of Sudan is now battling a new cholera outbreak, with over 350 cases reported in recent...