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Nigerian leader’s pardon draws criticisms

During an event to mark the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s return to democracy, Tinubu pardoned the “Ogoni Nine,” including celebrated writer Ken Saro-Wiwa, and described them as “national heroes.” Nigeria’s President Bola

June 15, 2025

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UN peacekeeping chief in Congo meets M23 leaders

Mission head Bintou Keita met with Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Congo River Alliance that includes M23, and other representatives The head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo met with leaders

June 15, 2025

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South Africa’s flood toll hits over 80

A wall of water 10-13 feet high in places flowed out of the river, the head of the provincial government said, washing away victims with parts of their houses and trapping others

June 15, 2025

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Gates to give most of $200bn fortune to Africa

Speaking in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, he also urged Africa’s young innovators to think about how to build Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare on the continent Microsoft founder Bill Gates says

June 9, 2025

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Rwanda Quits Central Africa Bloc Over Congo Row

ECCAS, founded in the 1980s, aims to foster regional cooperation in areas such as security, economic integration, and conflict resolution Rwanda has announced its decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of

June 9, 2025

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Wagner Mercenaries Exit Mali

Wagner’s exit marks a shift in Russia’s strategy in Africa, as Moscow transitions from relying on the private military company to deploying regular state-controlled paramilitary troops The Russia-backed Wagner Group announced Friday

June 9, 2025

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180 Years of Indian Roots in Caribbean

The Indian Arrival Day is marked on 30th May, when the first ship ‘Fatel Razack’ carrying 225 Indian indentured workers reached the shores of Trinidad, then a British colony….reports Asian Lite News

June 2, 2025

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Ould Tah to head AfDB

Tah, a seasoned economist and development financier, will formally assume office on 1 September 2025, taking over from Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected as the

June 1, 2025

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Big pay bump for SA workers

The landmark move, which follows months of intense negotiations with trade unions, is expected to benefit millions of civil servants across national and provincial departments. South Africa’s government has confirmed a sweeping

June 1, 2025

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Deadly floods ravage Nigeria

Triggered by torrential rains and the collapse of a nearby dam on May 28, 2025, the floods have submerged vast areas, destroyed infrastructure, and displaced thousands of residents. The death toll from

June 1, 2025

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