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Piers Potter
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“Caught in the Crossfire: Kenya’s Doctor Strike Leaves Public Stranded Between Medics and Government”
At Kihara Level 4 Hospital, just outside Nairobi, the labor ward resembles a ghost town. Rows of empty beds outnumber the few occupied ones, highlighting...
“Dakar 2026: Africa Gears Up for Historic Youth Olympic Games”
Excitement is mounting across Africa as preparations are underway for the continent’s inaugural hosting of the Youth Olympic Games in 2026. Dakar, the vibrant capital...
“At Least 15 Dead, Dozens Missing in Congo Landslide: Heavy Rains Trigger Tragedy”
In southwest Congo, heavy rains triggered a devastating landslide that claimed the lives of at least 15 people, with as many as 60 others reported...
“Controversy at Beijing Half Marathon: Organisers Investigate Finish”
The Beijing half marathon is under scrutiny following allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China’s star runner, He Jie, to win the race on...
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. Can’t Combat Racism Alone: Spanish Player Reflects on Confrontation and Unfair Suspension
In the ongoing battle against racism in Spanish football, Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has emerged as a prominent voice. His outspoken support for Senegalese...
“Reimagining Colonial Legacies: London Art Exhibit Reflects on Britain’s Imperialist Past”
Explore Britain’s Colonial Legacy Through Vibrant Art Yinka Shonibare’s Latest Exhibition in London Winston Churchill, an iconic figure in British history, takes on a new...
“Russian Military Trainers Deploy to Niger Amidst New Military Agreement”
Dozens of Russian military instructors have arrived in Niger as part of a new agreement with the country’s junta, which has cut links with the...
Legal Battle Between Former and Current South African Presidents Continues
The Johannesburg High Court recently saw a postponement in the ongoing legal saga between South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma and the current leader, Cyril...
Amanda Knox Finds Herself Back in the Legal Spotlight
Amanda Knox’s tumultuous legal journey continues as she faces trial for slander, accused of wrongly implicating a Congolese man in the murder of her roommate...
“Nigeria Issues Recall of ‘Toxic’ Children’s Cough Syrup”
Nigeria’s drug regulator has taken swift action, recalling a batch of Johnson & Johnson children’s cough syrup due to concerning findings. Tests revealed an alarming...