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Republic of Korea President proposes DMZ as future ‘peace and cooperation district’ on Peninsula

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The proposal was floated by Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea, in his address to the annual gathering.  The DMZ separates South Korea, as the country is also known, and its neighbour to the north.    “The DMZ is a colossal green zone that stretches 250 km from east to west, and four km from north to south. Its borders define a tragedy spawned by… Read More
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PHOTOS: Prince Harry and Meghan in South Africa for royal tour

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Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan are in South Africa for a royal tour. This is the first time the royal couple are embarking on an official overseas tour with four-month-old son, Archie. On Monday the couple visited a women and children’s centre in Nyanga township. Meghan told those gathered at the centre that “I am here with you as… Read More
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Ghana foils ‘attempted coup’, suspects arrested

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Ghana’s government has said security agencies have been able to foil an attempt to topple the presidency. It said an operation by security agencies led to the discovery of what is believed to be a weapons manufacturing factory. The operation and subsequent arrest of suspects took place at a suburb of Ghana’s capital of Accra called Alajo. In a statement… Read More
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Zimbabwe’s ex-President Mugabe died of cancer

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The cause of death of Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe has been revealed by the current President, Emmerson Mnangagwa. Mugabe is reported to have died from cancer after his chemotherapy treatment was stopped. Local state-run Herald newspaper quoted his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa as saying that “In fact, when we discussed about the issue, it turned out that treatment had stopped.… Read More
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W.H.O accused of ‘rationing Ebola vaccines’ in DR Congo

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A medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières is accusing the World Health Organization (WHO) of rationing the Ebola vaccine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The group said the global health body is not being transparent in its dealings when it comes to making vaccines accessible to people. Dr. Natalie Roberts, MSF emergency coordinator said in a statement that “Every day… Read More
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Kenya: 7 children killed in school collapse, 57 others injured

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A collapsed classroom at a school in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi has killed seven children and injured a further 57. The disaster occurred early on Monday morning at a school called Precious Talent school, according to government officials. Kenya’s government spokesman, Cyrus Oguna said “There have been 57 students that have been taken to hospital for treatment, and we can also… Read More
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40 Ghanaians deported from the U.S for various offences

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Forty Ghanaians have been deported from United States of America for various offences. Ghana’s Immigration Service (GIS) said it received these deportees at the Kotoka International Airport in the capital Accra. The deportees reportedly had engaged in offences ranging from trafficking of banned substances, assault, vehicle theft, burglary, fraud, domestic violence and immigration-related issues. In a statement, a senior immigration… Read More
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Tanzania: Man dies proposing to girlfriend underwater

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An American man Steven Weber was on holiday in Tanzania with his girlfriend, Kenesha Antoine when he decided to do something different to show his love. Weber decided to propose to Kenesha Antoine underwater at the Manta Resort, off Pemba Island. But he never emerged from under the water.  Footage shows Weber diving under water to ask Ms Antoine to… Read More
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AS Roma sign African partnership with Nigeria

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Italian club AS Roma have signed an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to become their first African partner. Roma won the hearts of Nigerian fans after announcing it was backing the Super Eagles at last year’s World Cup in Russia when Italy failed to make the finals – and when it launched a Pidgin Language Twitter account back in March. Pidgin is… Read More
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