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Piers Potter
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“FIFA President Infantino Praises Women’s Football and Coaches at Zurich Forum”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised the remarkable success of women’s football on the global stage, highlighting its significant impact on changing perceptions. Speaking at...
“Man Confesses to Starting Fatal Building Fire to Conceal Murdered Body”
A man was arrested on Tuesday and is facing 76 counts of murder after admitting to starting a deadly building fire in South Africa last...
“Chadian President Meets Putin in Moscow Amidst Shifting African Alliances”
In Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Deby on Wednesday, seeking to strengthen ties with a country that had previously...
Aliko Dangote Retains Billionaire Crown Amid Nigeria’s Economic Struggles
Forbes Names Aliko Dangote Africa’s Richest Man for 13th Consecutive Year Despite Nigeria’s Economic Challenges Forbes magazine has listed Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote as the richest...
Thabi Leoka’s PhD: South African President Ramaphosa Removes Adviser
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed a prominent economist from an advisory panel amidst questions about her PhD. Thabi Leoka claimed to have received...
“Canada Caps Foreign Student Visas amid Soaring Living Costs and Housing Pressures”
On Monday, Canada announced a two-year cap on international student visas to alleviate the strain on housing, healthcare, and other services amidst record immigration. Immigration...
“Third South Summit Concludes in Uganda with Calls for Deeper Cooperation”
The 3rd South Summit ended in Kampala on Monday (Jan. 22). It gathered high-level representatives from nearly 100 countries and heads of United Nations agencies....
“Chinese Nationals Among Miners Trapped in Flooded Shaft at Zambian Mine”
Seven miners, including two Chinese have been trapped in a flooded mine in Zambia’s Copperbelt province since Monday. The workers were part of the staff...
Cameroon Launches Landmark Malaria Vaccine Programme
Cameroon Launches Africa’s First Routine Malaria Vaccine Programme Cameroon has initiated the world’s first routine vaccination programme against malaria, marking a significant step in the...
“Liberia’s President Boakai Recovers After Heat Forces Early End to Inauguration Ceremony”
Liberia’s new president, Joseph Boakai, has recovered from a bout of heat-induced faintness that caused him to abbreviate his inauguration speech on Monday before being...