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Piers Potter
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All Blacks Ready for High-Stakes Showdown with South Africa
The New Zealand All Blacks are gearing up for a much-anticipated showdown against South Africa this Saturday, a rematch of last year’s Rugby World Cup...
Military Alliance Between Somalia and Egypt Sparks Tensions in the Horn of Africa
A military alliance between Somalia and Egypt is raising alarm in the fragile Horn of Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, where concerns are growing that the...
DRC to Sue Rwanda for Alleged Violations in Eastern Congo Conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced plans to sue Rwanda at the East African Court of Justice in Arusha on September 26, accusing...
Global Police Crackdown Targets West Africa
Police units across the globe have joined forces in a series of covert operations targeting one of West Africa’s most feared criminal networks—Black Axe. Between...
Southern Africa Faces Devastating Drought, Leaving Millions Without Food and Water
Southern Africa is currently enduring one of the worst droughts in living memory, with nearly 70 million people facing severe shortages of food and water....
South African Billionaire Surpasses Dangote as Africa’s Richest Person
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has surpassed Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote to become Africa’s richest person, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Rupert, who...
“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...