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Piers Potter
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“UN Chief Expresses Hope for African Permanent Seat on Security Council”
The United Nations Secretary-General stated that all five permanent members of the council have agreed that Africa should be adequately represented in the body. Guterres...
“Truck Crash in Southwest Congo Kills 18 as Vehicle Plunges into Ravine”
In southwestern Congo, a truck speeding along a major highway in the remote Kasangulu territory veered out of control and plunged into a ravine, resulting...
“Blinken’s Diplomatic Mission Extends to Africa Amid Ongoing Global Crises”
Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to visit four African countries as the Biden administration seeks to maintain global engagement amid pressing issues in Ukraine,...
“South Africa Moves to Halt US Auction of Nelson Mandela’s Personal Items”
Johannesburg – The South African government announced on Friday that it would contest the auctioning of numerous artifacts belonging to the nation’s anti-apartheid hero, Nelson...
“Nigerian Ex-President Mediates Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions”
In an effort to prevent escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia from erupting into a full-scale war, the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC)...
“WFP Provides Food Aid to Nearly 2.7 Million Zimbabweans Amid Drought Crisis”
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) announced on Wednesday that it is collaborating with Zimbabwe’s government and humanitarian agencies to provide food assistance to...
UNDP Launches “Timbuktoo” Initiative in Davos to Revolutionize Africa’s Startup Ecosystem
At the 24th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the “timbuktoo” initiative in collaboration with...
IMF approves new $941m loan for cash-strapped Kenya
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new loan of over $941 million for Kenya to bolster the finances of the cash-strapped East African...
“King Charles III to Undergo Prostate Operation, Kate Recovers from Abdominal Surgery”
King Charles III and the Princess of Wales are facing medical issues that will require them to postpone their previously scheduled public appearances in the...
“Springbok Elton Jantjies Receives 4-Year Suspension for Doping in Rugby”
Elton Jantjies has received a lengthy ban from rugby after the veteran Springbok flyhalf was suspended for the use of banned substance Clenbuterol. In August,...