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South Africa Election 2024 What Is At Stake

South Africa is heading for a general election in late May, with some polls suggesting the governing African National Congress (ANC) could get less than 50% of the vote for the first time in 30 years. Mounting criticism of the party that led the fight against apartheid under the late Nelson Mandela has chipped away at its support, raising the possibility of a coalition government. On 29 May, nearly 28 […]

todayMarch 28, 2024 2

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Deadly Cyclone Hots Northern Madagascar

A cyclone that hit northern Madagascar on Wednesday has left at least six people dead and forced 2,000 out of their homes.“ According to report flooding caused significant damage” with roads and bridges affected. The disaster management authority (BNGRC), puts the death toll from cyclone Gamane at 11. It reports that six of the victims drowned, while the others died after being hit by falling trees or collapsing houses. "It's […]

todayMarch 28, 2024 2

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CAR Opposition Leader Sentenced For Defamation

One of the main opposition leaders in the Central African Republic has been given a one-year suspended prison sentence for defamation and contempt of court. Crepin Mboli Goumba, a lawyer and coordinator for the opposition group BRDC, was arrested earlier this month after accusing magistrates of corruption. He was ordered to pay a fine of around $130,000 (£105,000). Prosecutors had sought a one-year jail term for him. His lawyers said […]

todayMarch 28, 2024 2

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Ugandans Urged To Give Honest Responses In Census

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has urged citizens to make themselves available for the country's census in May and to be truthful when asked the census questions. "When data collectors come to your homes during the census, please... provide them with honest answers to their questions," President Museveni posted on X. This is in order to enable them [to] process the most accurate information about you, your household, institutions and community," […]

todayMarch 28, 2024 2

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Senegal election result: Bassirou Diomaye Faye To Become Africa’s Youngest Elected President

Bassirou Diomaye Faye's extraordinary rise caps a rollercoaster period in Senegalese politics that caught many off-guard. Months in jail alongside ally and kingmaker Ousmane Sonko ended suddenly, with the pair released the week before the presidential election. Now Mr Clean, as he's nicknamed, must get to work on the sweeping reforms he has promised. "Methodical" and "modest" are words often used to describe the tax collector, who celebrates his 44th […]

todayMarch 26, 2024 8

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Paris 2024: Waldrum Names Squad For Nigeria-South Africa Clash

Nigeria's Super Falcons gear up for final Olympic qualifying showdown against South Africa as coach Randy Waldrum names a 22-woman squad featuring stars like Asisat Oshoala and Rasheedat Ajibade. The squad also included regulars Ashleigh Plumptre, Toni Payne, Michelle Alozie, Ifeoma Onumonu, and Uchenna Kanu. However, Notable absentees are Oluwatosin Demehin and Rofiat Imuran. Both were also part of the squad that defeated the Indomitable Lionesses in the previous round. […]

todayMarch 25, 2024 4

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Zimbabwe Newlyweds Discover Marriage Papers Invalid

Thousands of newlyweds in Zimbabwe have been surprised to learn that their marriage certificates are not valid. It has emerged that, because of a clerical issue, certificates issued within the last 18 months are void - a discovery which could affect all those couples who got married within this period. The matter came to light when the Zimbabwe Law Society issued an alert notice to lawyers across the country. It […]

todayMarch 23, 2024 2 2

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African Games 2023: Host Ghana Beat Falconets To Win Gold

Host, the Black Princesses of Ghana on Thursday night came from a goal down to dethrone Nigeria's U20 girls, Falconets in the final of the ongoing 2023 All African Games Under 20 women’s football event, at the Cape Coast Stadium.  The final saw the Black Princesses winning the gold medal with a 2-1 goal margin, leaving the silver medal for the favorites, Falconets. Nigeria opened the scoring in the first […]

todayMarch 22, 2024 2

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African Games 2023: Sports Minister Hails Team Nigeria

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has applauded the outstanding performances of Nigerian athletes at the ongoing African Games in Accra, Ghana. After Day 3 of athletics, Nigeria ran the show securing an additional four gold medals and breaking records. Also Read: African Games 2023: Sports Minister Urges Falconets To Win Gold Senator Enoh lauded the athletes for their achievements, emphasizing the pride they bring to the nation. […]

todayMarch 21, 2024 4

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