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Piers Potter
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Kenyan President Dismisses Ministers Following Anti-Tax Protests
Kenya’s President William Ruto has dismissed all his ministers and the attorney-general with immediate effect, following recent deadly protests and the withdrawal of an unpopular...
Three-Legged Lion Sets Record with River Swim in Uganda
Two lions recently achieved an extraordinary feat, believed to be the longest recorded swim for their species, capturing the attention of researchers and conservationists. Remarkably,...
Mastermind of $130m Banking Scandal Jailed for 15 Years in South Africa
Tshifhiwa Matodzi, the man behind a $130 million (£100 million) banking scandal that sparked national outrage in South Africa, has been sentenced to 15 years...
UN Declares 2025-2034 as Decade to Combat Sand and Dust Storms
On Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2025-2034 as the United Nations Decade to Combat Sand and Dust Storms. These extreme weather events are...
Rwandan Government Aware of UK’s Plan to Halt Asylum Seeker Deportations
The Rwandan government has acknowledged the UK’s intention to halt its plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. In a statement released late Monday, the...
Medical Advocacy Groups Applaud Johnson & Johnson’s Decision to Waive TB Drug Paten
Medical advocacy groups have welcomed Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) decision to refrain from enforcing its patent on a crucial tuberculosis medication, allowing for its production...
Spanish Tourist Trampled to Death by Elephants at South African Wildlife Reserve
A Spanish tourist was trampled to death by elephants at Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa after he left his vehicle to take photographs of...
Kenyan Court Awards Compensation to Widow of Pakistani Journalist Killed by Police
widow of Arshad Sharif, a prominent Pakistani journalist shot dead by police at a roadblock nearly two years ago. Arshad Sharif, known for his robust...
Nearly 1,000 Homes Destroyed by Gale-Force Winds in Cape Town Informal Settlement
Nearly 1,000 homes in informal settlements in Cape Town, South Africa, have been destroyed by gale-force winds, displacing around 4,000 people, according to authorities and...
DR Congo Soldiers Sentenced to Death for Fleeing Battle Against M23 Rebels
Twenty-five soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s army have been sentenced to death by a military tribunal for fleeing battles against the notorious M23...