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Piers Potter
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Senegal cuts internet access during debate on bill that could extend president’s tenure
Senegal’s government restricted mobile internet access on Monday as opposition leaders and supporters protested President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the Feb. 25 presidential election...
“Spain: Over 1,000 Migrants Reach Canary Islands in 3 Days Amid Increase in Deadly Crossings”
The Red Cross, which was assisting with the migrants’ treatment, reported that a wooden boat that arrived on the island of El Hierro marked a...
“South Africa: African Mining Indaba Kicks Off in Cape Town”
The African Mining Indaba 2024, focusing on investing in the African mining sector, commences this Monday in Cape Town. Metals, crucial for the energy transition...
“UN Refugee Chief Warns of New Sudanese Migrant Influx to Europe Amid Ongoing Conflict”
Europe may face a new influx of Sudanese migrants unless a cease-fire agreement is reached soon between Sudan’s warring factions and humanitarian efforts are bolstered,...
“Ivory Coast and South Africa Advance to Africa Cup Semifinals”
Oumar Diakité scored in stoppage time of extra time to lead 10-man Ivory Coast into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals with a dramatic 2-1...
“Hage Geingob Death: Nangolo Mbumba Sworn in as Namibia’s New President Hours after Predecessor’s Passing”
Namibia has a new president, Nangolo Mbumba, who assumed the position just hours after announcing the death of his predecessor, Hage Geingob, 82, who passed...
UN warns of spike in killings and kidnappings across Haiti as deployment of armed force stalls
More than 2,300 people were killed, injured, or kidnapped in Haiti from October to December last year, marking a nearly 10% increase compared with the...
“52 Killed in Clashes in Disputed Oil-Rich African Region of Abyei, Official Says”
Gunmen Attack Villagers in Abyei, Killing at Least 52, Including UN Peacekeeper JUBA, South Sudan — Gunmen attacked villagers in the oil-rich region of Abyei,...
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...