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Piers Potter
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“Africa’s Health Agency: Mpox Vaccinations Could Begin Within Days”
Africa’s top public health agency has announced that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other countries across the continent could begin vaccinating against mpox...
“South Africa’s Last Zoo Elephant Freed After Four Decades in Captivity”
After 40 years in captivity, South Africa’s last zoo elephant, Charlie, has finally been released back into the wild. Charlie was captured in Zimbabwe’s Hwange...
Botswana Celebrates Tebogo’s Return with Stadium Spectacle
Tens of thousands gathered at a stadium in Botswana to celebrate sprinter Letsile Tebogo’s historic Olympic gold medal. Enthusiastic supporters waved Botswana’s blue-and-black national flag...
South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Rises, Leaving Over 8 Million Jobless
South Africa’s unemployment rate rose by 0.6 percentage points, reaching 33.5% in Q2 2024, up from 32.9% in Q1 2024, according to the government’s statistics...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Opens New Parliament Following Historic Election
On Thursday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa inaugurated a new parliament, nearly two months after a landmark election reshaped the country’s political landscape, leading to...
Kenya Police Arrest ‘Serial Killer’ After Bodies Discovered in Dump
Kenyan police have arrested a man described as a “serial killer” suspected of murdering nine women whose mutilated bodies were discovered in a disused quarry...
Charity Faked Baby Rescue Photos for Fundraising
An ex-police officer who claims to rescue children from human traffickers has fabricated stories to raise money for his charity. Adam Whittington, founder of Project...
Thomas Matthew Crooks: Key Details About the Trump Rally Attacker
The small Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is in shock after the FBI identified Thomas Matthew Crooks as the shooter at Donald Trump’s campaign...
Gunshots Reportedly Fired at Donald Trump Rally; Former President Rushed Off Stage
During a speech in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump appeared to fall to the ground, prompting armed security staff to surround him. Reports indicate that gunshots were...
South African Restaurant Creates Nearly 10-Foot Gatsby Sub
A South African restaurant recently served up a 3-meter-long (9.8 feet) sandwich, adding to its reputation for creating supersized dishes. The giant submarine sandwich, made...