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Piers Potter
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“Burundi Closes Borders with Rwanda Amid Accusations of Rebel Funding”
A diplomatic row between Burundi and Rwanda took on a new front Thursday as Burundi closed its borders with its neighbor.”We have stopped ties with...
“Afcon 2023: Ivory Coast’s Journey from Civil War to $1bn Tournament Host”
Ivory Coast’s Hosting of AFCON 2023: A Boon or Burden for Economic Rebound? The Ivorian government sees the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as a...
“African Catholic Leaders Reject Pope’s Approval of Same-Sex Blessings”
Catholic bishops in Africa have rejected Pope Francis’ declaration to bless homosexual couples, asserting that it is “contrary to the will of God”. The Symposium...
“2024 Ranking: The Most Powerful Passports in Africa Revealed”
At its core, a powerful passport eases travel across borders. Over the past year, various regions globally have adjusted their travel policies for diverse reasons,...
“AFCON 2023: Gambia Coach Describes Fear of Death on Aborted Flight to Ivory Coast”
A plane carrying the Gambia national football team had to make an emergency landing due to a sudden loss of oxygen during its flight to...
“How a UN Helicopter Fell into al-Shabab’s Hands in Somalia”
A UN helicopter crash-landed in an area controlled by armed Islamists in Somalia after its main rotor blade was struck by an object, according to...
AI disinformation, “biggest global threat in the short term”
In its latest global risks report, the World Economic Forum warns that the proliferation of fake and misleading information generated by sophisticated artificial intelligence poses...
“2023: Earth Breaks Global Annual Heat Records”
Last year, Earth broke annual heat records, nearly reaching the globally agreed warming threshold, and exhibited other signs of a planet experiencing rising temperatures, according...
“Boeing 737 Max 9: United Airlines Discovers Loose Bolts During Jet Inspections”
EN FRANCAIS! United Airlines has reported finding bolts in need of “additional tightening” during inspections of Boeing 737 Max 9s. The airline stated that “installation...
“DR Congo: Troops Surround Home of Election Runner-up Moïse Katumbi”
Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo briefly surrounded the home of main opposition politician Moïse Katumbi, who finished second in last month’s disputed...