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Piers Potter
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UN Experts Warn of High Terrorist Threat in African Conflict Zones, Afghanistan, and Rising Threat in Europe
The terrorist threat from al-Qaida, the Islamic State group, and their affiliates remains high in conflict zones in Africa and in Afghanistan. The relationship between...
“Nairobi Explosion: Gas Blast Kills Three, Injures Nearly 300”
The inferno began around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Mradi area of the Nairobi neighborhood of Embakasi. Video footage showed a large blaze near...
Former Ghanaian President Opposes LGBTQ Practices Citing Religious Beliefs
Ghana’s former president and leading opposition figure, John Dramani Mahama, has expressed opposition to LGBTQ practices, citing conflicts with his Christian faith. “I cannot accept...
South Africa’s Ports Struggle with Container Ship Windfall
As container ships re-route their voyages away from the Red Sea, a windfall was anticipated for South Africa’s ports. Instead, capacity challenges mean there is...
Job Sikhala: Zimbabwe’s ‘Crocodile’ Wrestler
Opposition politician Job Sikhala, also known as “Wiwa,” received a two-year suspended sentence after spending a record 595 days in pre-trial detention. The 52-year-old, known...
“US Imposes Sanctions on Sudanese Companies for Funding Conflict”
The United States Treasury has imposed sanctions on three Sudanese companies accused of financing the devastating war in the country. The sanctioned entities include Alkhaleej...
Moroccan Islamic State Fighters Sentenced to Death in Somalia
A military court in Somalia has sentenced six Islamic State fighters from Morocco to death. The men will face execution by a firing squad if...
“Nearly 400 Ethiopians Die of Starvation in Tigray and Amhara Regions”
The national ombudsman of Ethiopia revealed on Tuesday that nearly 400 people have died of starvation in the Tigray and Amhara regions in recent months,...
“Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in South African Coastal Towns”
Residents were evacuated from small coastal towns near Cape Town in South Africa as wildfires spread from surrounding mountains and raged out of control for...
“Morocco 0-2 South Africa: World Cup Semi-Finalists Stunned in Africa Cup of Nations Last 16”
South Africa’s Surprise Win Over Morocco in Africa Cup of Nations Quarter-Finals South Africa pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Morocco 2-0 in the...