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Piers Potter
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Tragedy Strikes as Migrants Die Off Senegal’s Northern Coast Trying to Reach Europe
At least two dozen people died off Senegal’s northern coast, and many others were injured when their boat capsized, officials said, highlighting the dangers of...
Zambia declares national emergency over drought
Zambia Declares National Disaster Due to Prolonged Drought Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has declared a national disaster to address the prolonged drought affecting the country....
Pogba Denies Doping Allegations Amid Four-Year Ban from Italy
It appears increasingly likely that Paul Pogba’s career is heading towards a premature end. Once regarded as one of the world’s top midfielders, Pogba received...
Eswatini Allocates E350 Million for Civil Servants’ CoLA Amid Inflation Surge, Engages Unions in Strategic Silence
In a significant move highlighting the economic challenges facing Eswatini, the government has allocated approximately E350 million for the cost-of-living adjustment (CoLA) for its civil...
Dozens Killed as Bus Plunges off Bridge in Mali
Thirty-one people have died after a bus flipped over and plunged off a bridge in Mali on Tuesday. The bus was en route to neighbouring...
Seven Arrested in Connection with AKA Murder
Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the murders of well-known South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, and his close friend,...
Namibia Bids Farewell to President Hage Geingob Amid Surge in Patriotism
A large crowd attended the state funeral of Namibian President Hage Geingob, who passed away at the age of 82 after battling cancer. Mr. Geingob...
At Least 15 Killed in Attack on Catholic Church in Burkina Faso
At least 15 people were killed and two others injured in an attack on a Catholic church in north-eastern Burkina Faso on Sunday. The incident...
French Journalist Detained in Ethiopia Amid African Union Summit
A French journalist has been detained in Ethiopia while visiting the country for a recent African Union summit, his employer said Monday. Antoine Galindo, a...
Mauritius Clears Norwegian Dawn to Dock After Cholera Scare
Mauritius has granted clearance for a Norwegian cruise ship to dock at the capital, Port Louis, after finding no evidence of cholera onboard. At least...