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Piers Potter
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Mauritanian Coastguards Recover 89 Bodies from Capsized Migrant Boat
Mauritanian coastguards have recovered the bodies of 89 migrants from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Nine survivors, including a five-year-old...
Cameroon’s First Daughter Sparks Controversy with Instagram Post
Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon’s long-standing President Paul Biya, has ignited a storm of reactions after sharing an intimate photo on Instagram where she is...
“Former World High Jump Champion Jacques Freitag Found Dead in South Africa”
South African authorities have tragically confirmed the death of Jacques Freitag, former world high jump champion, whose body was discovered after he went missing last...
“Two Tearfund Aid Workers Killed in Congo Convoy Attack Amid Rising Violence”
Tragic news from eastern Congo as two Tearfund aid workers were killed in an attack on their convoy, highlighting a disturbing trend of violence against...
“South African President Accuses Coalition Partner Amid Fierce Dispute”
South Africa’s coalition partners are in turmoil shortly after reaching a power-sharing agreement, with President Cyril Ramaphosa accusing Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen of...
Russian, Congolese leaders hold talks in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso at the Kremlin on Thursday, marking another significant step in Moscow’s deepening engagement with African...
“Kenya-Led Force Joins Haiti’s Efforts to Restore Order”
Haiti’s interim Prime Minister Garry Conille has made a resolute commitment to quell lawlessness with the aid of a multinational force led by Kenya, recently...
“Emerging Threat: DR Congo Faces Most Dangerous mpox Strain Yet”
A concerning new strain of the mpox virus is rapidly spreading along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting alarm among health...
“Kenya’s President William Ruto Withdraws Controversial Finance Bill Amidst Deadly Protests”
Amidst tumultuous protests and mounting public outcry, Kenya’s President William Ruto has decided to withdraw the highly contentious finance bill. The move comes in the...
Cruise Ship Rescues 68 Migrants, Discovers 5 Bodies off Canary Islands
A cruise ship rescued 68 migrants and found five bodies on a traditional fishing boat drifting off the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, Spain’s...