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Mugabe’s church members pray for him to be forgiven

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It was the first Sunday since Robert Mugabe, former president of Zimbabwe died and members of the church where he used to worship are prayed for his soul. The worshipers who gathered on Sunday for usual service prayed for him to be forgiven following his death. The Sacred Heart Cathedral in downtown Harare was packed with alot of worshipers who… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: 51-year-old trader sits same exam with own child

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A 51-year old trader’s quest to further her education in Ghana means she had to sit same basic school exam alongside her own child. Comfort Nutsugah is reported by Ghana’s News Agency to have taken advantage of government’s Free Senior High School Policy to further her education. The mother of six sells used clothing after school hours and has now… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines South Africa Southern Africa World 

South African Bishops demand action over xenophobic attacks

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South African bishops from the Catholic church have demanded action from the government over recent violent attacks on African migrants. The Catholic Bishops have also dismissed claims by the South African government that the attacks on foreigners were not xenophobic. In a  statement the Bishops said the attacks cannot be justified and must not be explained away under the guise… Read More
Africa Sports Tennis World 

Andreescu stuns Serena Williams to win US Open title

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Serena Williams’s quest for a 24th Grand Slam title came unstuck again as teenager Bianca Andreescu won her first major in a gripping US Open final. Williams, 37, could not cope with the 19-year-old Canadian’s quality in a 6-3 7-5 defeat. Andreescu, seeded 15th, lost a double break in the second set before taking her third match point. To the… Read More
Africa Featured Southern Africa World Zimbabwe 

13 famous quotes credited to Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe

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Zimbabweans have been mourning their former president, Robert Mugabe who died on Friday after a short illness in Singapore. Mugabe was born on 21 February 1924, in what was then Rhodesia. He led Zimbabwe to independence in 1980 and has ruled the country for decades. Mugabe was Zimbabwe’s first post-independence leader but resigned from power after a military takeover in… Read More
Africa World 

Woman gives birth to twins at the age of 74

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Mangayamma, a 74-year-old woman in India’s Anthar Pradesh state, recently became the oldest woman in history to give birth, after successfully delivering twin baby girls following an IVF procedure. The Indian woman had married Yaramati Sitarama Rajarao, a farmer from Nelaparthipudi village, back in 1962, but despite visiting countless doctors and temples, the couple were unable to bear children for… Read More
Africa Cameroon Football Sports World 

Samuel Eto’o finally ends his playing career

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Four-time African player of the year Samuel Eto’o has signalled the end to his 22-year playing career. The ex-Cameroon and Barcelona forward, 38, posted on Instagram, stating: “The end, towards a new challenge.” Eto’o, his country’s record scorer with 56 goals in 118 games, also enjoyed brief stints in the English Premier League with Chelsea and Everton. Last year, after a short… Read More
Africa Featured North Africa Sudan World 

AU lifts suspension on Sudan after transitional government deal

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The African Union (AU) has now lifted its suspension of Sudan’s membership after a transitional government was put in place. The new government brings an end to months of violence and chaos following the toppling of former leader, Omar al-Bashir. The AU suspended Sudan for three months after the military initially refused to hand over power to a civilian regime… Read More
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Man stands in plane for SIX HOURS so wife can sleep

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A man had to stand in a plane to allow for his supposed wife to lie across three seats to sleep. Image of the development which was shared on social media has provoked outrage. Courtney Lee Johnson, a life coach from Indiana shared the image on his twitter account. He claimed the unidentified man stood in the aisle of the… Read More
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Robert Mugabe gets national hero status after death

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Former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe has been declared a “national hero” by his ruling Zanu-PF party. This declaration is coming following the death of Mr. Mugabe whose last days were in conflict with a party he helped founded. Mr Mugabe led Zimbabwe to independence and ruled until he resigned from power after a military coup in 2017. His party… Read More
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