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Piers Potter
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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s military has successfully foiled an attempted coup.
The Democratic Republic of Congo army has successfully thwarted an attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa, the nation’s capital, involving both domestic and...

Miraculous Discovery: Man Found Alive After 26 Years in Neighbour’s Cellar
In a remarkable turn of events, Omar bin Omran, who went missing nearly three decades ago during the Algerian civil war, has been discovered alive...

Deadly Attack on Mosque in Nigeria’s Kano State Sparks Outrage
A tragic incident unfolded in Nigeria’s northern Kano state as at least 11 worshippers lost their lives and dozens more sustained injuries in an appalling...

Human Rights Watch Reports Use of Child Soldiers in Mozambique’s Insurgent Attacks
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised alarming concerns about the recruitment of child soldiers by an Islamist group operating in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province. According...

South Africa’s President Signs Universal Healthcare Bill Amid Controversy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed a contentious bill for universal healthcare in South Africa, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s healthcare system. The...

Timber Smuggling Funds Insurgency and Criminal Networks in Mozambique
Timber smuggling, estimated at $23m annually from Mozambique to China, fuels an Islamist insurgency and criminal networks in the country’s north. Rosewood, prized for luxury...

Unprecedented Floods Devastate Eastern Congo, Affecting Nearly 500,000 – WFP
Severe Flooding in Eastern Congo Displaces Hundreds of Thousands Recent heavy rains in eastern Congo have triggered devastating floods, affecting more than 470,000 people, reports...

Netflix’s “The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On” Sparks Social Media Frenzy in South Africa
The South African adaptation of the popular Netflix reality show “The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On” has taken the country by storm, igniting a flurry...

Prince Harry and Meghan Begin Visit to Nigeria
Prince Harry and Meghan embarked on a three-day visit to Nigeria, commencing with a series of engagements aimed at promoting mental health awareness and supporting...

Families Mourn Victims of Congo Bomb Attacks
In the aftermath of last week’s bomb attacks at Mugunga and Lac Vert camps in eastern Congo, families gathered in Goma to mourn the loss...