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Africa North Africa World 

Plights of African migrants in Tunisia worsen as tensions rise

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It all started as a crackdown on African migrants, but it has now degenerated into a major crisis as Tunisia remains resolute in tightening immigration restrictions. Thousands have been forced to flee the racial crackdown, an action that flared up initially after a speech by President Kais Saied last February, where he told security forces to expel all illegal immigrants.… Read More
Africa South Africa Tourism Travel World 

Here are the top 10 world’s best countries to visit

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The UK’s Telegraph newspaper has carried out a readers survey to determine the world’s best tourist destination – and South Africa emerged top. South Africa toppled New Zealand in the 2023 edition of the survey, the first since the 2019 edition following the Covid-19 disruption. The newspaper every year allows its readers to vote in significant numbers for their chosen… Read More
Africa World 

Over 570 million people to live in poverty by 2030, UN report predicts

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The UN has predicted that about 575 million people will still be living in extreme poverty by the year 2030. 84 million children won’t be going to school and it will take 286 years to reach equality between men and women. These are excerpts of a grim report released by the UN to track progress being made in achieving 17… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa issues Cholera warning as death toll from outbreak hits 50

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South Africa has issued a warning over Cholera outbreak after a winter outbreak left 50 people dead. Local media reported that most of the deaths over the last six weeks in the Hammanskraal community in Gauteng Province. Residents there have battled for weeks to access to clean water, but there have been several cases across the country. In many communities,… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

Gabon’s President Bongo to seek third term in office

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Gabon President Ali Bongo has announced plans to seek a third term in office in next month’s presidential election. General elections are scheduled for August 26. He intends putting in a re-election bid that would extend his family’s 56-year grip on power. “Because nothing matters more than your success, I am announcing today that I am a candidate”, Bongo told… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu takes over as ECOWAS chairman

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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has taken over as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He was elected chair at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the regional bloc held on Sunday afternoon in Bissau, capital of Guinea-Bissau. The ECOWAS Chairmanship is a position rotationally held by one… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Gunmen attack Nigeria’s Benue State killing 24

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Suspected gunmen have attacked some communities in Nigeria’s Benue State, killing 24 residents. The bandits believed to be gang members of the slain Terwase Akwaza, aka Gana, invaded several communities. Reports media say the attackers burnt several houses in villages. An indigene, who spoke on condition of animosity described how the 24 residents were killed. “You know that the three… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

ECOWAS leaders hold summit in Guinea Bissau

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West African leaders are meeting in Guinea Bissau’s capital Bissau on Sunday to discuss various issues affecting the region. The Heads of State will be considering reports from the Ninetieth Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting held from July 6 to 7, 2023, in Bissau, a statement from ECOWAS said. The Sixty-Third Ordinary Session of the Authority… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria confirms 80 deaths from diphtheria outbreak

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Health authorities in Nigeria have confirmed an outbreak of diphtheria following the death of a four-year-old in the capital, Abuja. Nigeria has recorded almost 800 confirmed cases of diphtheria since last year, officials have said with at least 80 deaths. The highly contagious infection can cause breathing difficulties and heart problems and particularly fatal. Diphtheria, a highly contagious vaccine-preventable disease spreads… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa’s suspected gas leak deaths linked to illegal mining

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South African authorities have said a suspected leak of poisonous gas in the shantytown of Boksburg, east of Johannesburg could be linked to illegal mining. The death toll from the accident has now risen to 17 as of Thursday, according to officials who have visited the site of the accident. Gauteng Province Premier Panyaza Lesufi, told journalists investigations are still… Read More