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U.N. helicopter crashes in east Congo

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– – A United Nations helicopter on Friday crashed while flying over east Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province. The U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed the crash saying the Humanitarian Air Service chopper it was managing went down near the city of Goma. The three crew members on board sustained injuries, according to Reuters reporting. There were no passengers… Read More
Africa Business Southern Africa World Zambia 

IMF approves a $1.3 billion loan program for Zambia

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– – The International Monetary Fund has given approval for a $1.3 billion, 38-month loan program for Zambia. The approval given on Wednesday is a crucial step in helping the country to restructure its debts and rebuild an economy ravaged by mismanagement and COVID-19. The IMF said in a statement that the new Extended Credit Facility arrangement would provide total… Read More
Africa Business Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Emirates to resume flights to Nigeria after release of funds

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– – Emirates has said that it will resume some flights to Nigeria this month after the Central Bank of Nigeria released a portion of funds the Dubai airline had earned in the country. The airline had not been able to repatriate its funds from Nigeria and decided to suspend flights temporarily effective September 1. An airline spokesperson said flights… Read More
Africa Namibia Southern Africa World 

Four German tourists killed in plane crash in Namibia

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– – Four German tourists have died in a plane crash in Namibia, police said on Tuesday. The tourists, all from one family died together with and their South African pilot when the plane crashed. According to a police report the plane crashed a few minutes after taking off from an airstrip on Impalila Island along the Zambezi River. The… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya’s top court begins hearing presidential election petition

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– – The presidential election petition challenging the outcome of Kenya’s August 9 presidential poll results has started. The full hearing opened on Wednesday with lawyers representing opposition presidential candidates Raila Odinga first presenting their case. The lawyers are seeking to nullify the declaration of William Ruto as president-elect. The judges gave them six hours to argue their case. Mr… Read More
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Over 25,000 children gone missing in Africa

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– – Some 25,000 children are estimated to be missing in Africa, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross. The organisation made the announcement as a poignant reminder on the International Day of the Disappeared. The figure represents 40% of the total number of missing people on the continent. The ICRC has expressed concern that the disappearance of… Read More
Africa Business South Africa Southern Africa World 

Why Does the Expansion of All Forex Brokers Start in South Africa?

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– – One of the most developed countries on the African continent is South Africa, which has good tech literacy, has a young population. Especially in the last few years, the citizens of the country, which has been at the top of all countries in the world in forex trading, have shown an interest in online trading and become the… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World 

Angola’s governing party extends long rule with election victory

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– – Angola’s ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) is set to extend his long stay in power with this month’s election victory. The party was declared winner of last week’s national election by the electoral commission as it is set to stay in power beyond the nearly five decades since independence. With this latest win incumbent… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Lion kills an intruder at Accra zoo

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– – A middle-aged man has been killed by a lion at a zoo in Ghana’s capital Accra. The man is said to have broken into the lions’ cage, after which he was attacked and injured by one of them. He has been confirmed dead after sustaining injuries. Authorities at the zoo do not know the motivation for the man’s… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

Man runs 90km marathon to propose to a woman

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– – A South African man decided to run a 90km marathon as a sign of his love to a woman he desires to marry. The 57-year-old man, identified as Joseph Kagiso Ndlovu went the extra mile to prove his love for this woman. His action has set online users on a frenzy with his action trending on social media.… Read More
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