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Piers Potter
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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...
“Man Wanted for Alleged Murder of Girlfriend at Boston Airport Arrested in Kenya”
Kenyan police announced on Tuesday that they have arrested a man wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend and abandoning her body in a parking lot...
“Indian Navy Rescues 19 Pakistanis from Somali Pirates in Successful Operation”
Indian naval forces have conducted successful rescues of two hijacked vessels off the coast of Somalia, amid growing concerns about a potential resurgence of piracy...