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Africa 

WATCH: Prayers and protests amid Gaza conflict

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Last updated: 4 hours ago Approximately 55% of buildings in Khan Younis are destroyed or damaged. Following prayers, hundreds in Ramallah marched, denouncing the Gaza war and urging Arab intervention. Israel is facing global criticism, over 900,000 Palestinians are displaced, with at least 35,000 killed, according to the U.N. Ministry of Health. More about Sourced from Africanews Read More
Africa 

AI reigns supreme at the 8th edition of Vivatech

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For four days, Europe’s largest trade show dedicated to new technologies welcomed the jewels of global innovation to Porte de Versailles in Paris. Africa, a breeding ground for talent, was well represented at Vivatech 2024. Algeria in particular, which intends to position itself as a regional hub for innovation. And reverse the brain drain. “AI is not the future, it’s… Read More
Europe 

Civilians in Ukraine describe continued Russian attacks in north-eastern regions

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The spokesperson for the UN human rights office (OHCHR), Liz Throssell, said that people left the Kharkiv region frontline and have been forced to stay in “cold, dark basements, with no electricity” due to aerial bombardments, drone and missile strikes, and artillery shelling. Displaced civilians Ms. Throssell reported that many homes and civilian infrastructure have been damaged. Additionally, entire communities… Read More
Pacific 

Myanmar: UN rights office warns of growing crisis in Rakhine state

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Fierce battles have intensified between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army, an ethnic armed group, displacing tens of thousands of people in Buthidaung and Maungdaw townships in recent days. An estimated 45,000 Rohingya have reportedly fled to an area on the Naf River near the border with Bangladesh, seeking protection. Over one million Rohingya are already in the country,… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Dive Into Asa’s Musical Journey As She Covers GQ South Africa’s Music & Creativity Issue

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Bukola Elemide’s stage name, Aṣa (pronounced Asha), reflects her childhood wanderlust, which often caused her mother worry. An old neighbour bestowed the name, Aṣa, meaning “hawk” in Yorub, on her. It’s a fitting choice, as Aṣa’s music embodies the hawk’s spirit. Her raw, powerful voice echoes the bird’s piercing cry, and just as the hawk soars across vast distances, Aṣa’s… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Why Nigeria abandoned the old national anthem ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’ in 1978

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Here is why Nigerians stopped singing the old national anthem. A new bill was set in motion to bring back the old national anthem; it got to the third reading quite fast. The supporters of the bill said the current national anthem lacks “rigour.” Nigeria’s old national anthem was called “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” and was used from Independence Day,… Read More
Africa 

WATCH: Giant sequoia health check amid beetle threats

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Last updated: 1 hour ago These beetles, recently lethal to sequoias, bore into branches and trunks, potentially killing trees within six months. While General Sherman showed no signs of beetle activity, the inspection highlighted concerns over climate change and increased threats to sequoias from beetles, wildfires, and drought. The Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition aims to monitor and protect these iconic… Read More
Africa 

The White House state dinner menu for Kenya revealed

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Here’s what was on the menu for Thursday’s White House state dinner honouring Kenya. White House executive chef Cris Comerford says the main course is a “best of both worlds” combination of smoked short ribs and lobster. First Course Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup Sourdough Crisps Arbequina Olive Oil Main Course Fruitwood-smoked Beef Short Ribs Butter-poached Lobster Citrus Butter Baby Kale,… Read More
Africa 

Explosion kills 11 workers at a sugar factory in Tanzania

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11 workers of a sugar factory have been killed following an explosion at the factory which is located in Tanzania. The victims included three foreign nationals, police said. the explosion which occurred on Thursday, May 23 was a result of an electrical fault that caused a steam pipe to burst as a technical team was readying machines to start production for… Read More
Africa 

Former South African President Jacob Zuma criticizes top court over election disqualification

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Former South African President Jacob Zuma on Thursday, May 23 criticized the country’s highest court and his former allies in the ruling African National Congress over his disqualification from next week’s election and said he would fight for his rights “in a disciplined way.” Zuma’s comments came in a video message he said was aimed at the people of South… Read More
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