Harare, Zimbabwe: At least 27 people have died following a devastating road crash involving a minibus taxi and a haulage truck in Zimbabwe. The accident happened near Chivhu, south of Harare, when the two vehicles collided. The minibus was carrying members of an African Christian church. Several people reportedly died at the scene while others […]
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Kinshasa, DR Congo: Health authorities and international partners are stepping up efforts to control a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak is being caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a strain of Ebola that has created serious challenges for health authorities. The World Health Organization says the outbreak has now […]
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Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish six medical simulation centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The centres are expected to provide modern facilities for practical medical training and help improve the quality of healthcare education. The government also wants to increase annual admission into Nigerian medical schools to about 20,000 students […]
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Tunis, Tunisia: Tunisia is facing a major heat crisis as temperatures approach 50°C in some areas, putting enormous pressure on the country’s electricity and water systems. The extreme temperatures have pushed electricity demand to record levels. Power interruptions have affected water pumping systems in some areas, making access to water more difficult. The heat is […]
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Bissau, Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau has held a constitutional referendum that could significantly increase the powers of the country’s presidency. The vote comes months after the military took control of the West African country following a political crisis. The proposed constitutional changes are part of a wider plan to reshape the country’s political system ahead of elections […]
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Lagos, Nigeria: Nigeria has received a boost from international credit rating agency Moody’s after the agency changed the country’s economic outlook from stable to positive. Moody’s pointed to improvements in Nigeria’s external position, including stronger foreign exchange reserves and better-than-expected economic growth. The agency, however, maintained Nigeria’s sovereign rating at B3, meaning major economic and […]
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Abuja, Nigeria: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken Nigeria’s concerns over recurring xenophobic and anti-African attacks in South Africa to the African Union. The Nigerian president is calling for urgent collective action by African countries to address attacks and hostility directed at Africans and other foreign nationals living in South Africa. Tinubu’s move adds diplomatic […]
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Niamey, Niger: Niger’s military government says it has regained control of a major military base in the capital, Niamey, after a mutiny by soldiers posed the most serious internal challenge to the junta since it seized power in 2023. The unrest began around strategic military facilities in Niamey and later spread toward key government locations. […]
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali and Turkish forces have freed a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel that was seized by pirates off Somalia. The operation lasted about 10 days before the vessel was secured and allowed to resume its journey. Somali authorities said 14 alleged pirates were killed during the operation and four boats used by the attackers […]
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NIAMEY, Niger — Niger is facing a new security and political challenge after mutinous soldiers attacked sensitive locations in the capital, Niamey, including the airport and areas around the presidential complex. The incident on Saturday was marked by gunfire and explosions and briefly disrupted state television and radio broadcasts. Niger’s Defence Ministry later said government […]
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