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Sabotage Ruled Out As South Africa’s Power Cuts Worsen

South Africa's Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has ruled out claims that sabotage is behind the country's worsening power cuts. Beginning last Wednesday, South Africa has been experiencing its most extreme power outages since November, prompting widespread outrage on social media. The secretary general of the ruling ANC party Fikile Mbalula on Saturday alleged that the intensified power cuts were "clear sabotage" and called for "strong extra security measures". Mr Ramokgopa […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024

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Two Friends Halfway Through Atlantic Charity Row

Two friends say they are just over halfway through a 3,500-mile row across the Atlantic Ocean. George Nelson and Russell Davis, 56 and 55 respectively, decided to take on the monumental challenge to raise money for dementia support. Setting off from Portugal in December, the "Oar Blimey" team aim to reach Sint Maarten in the Caribbean by March. The pair have witnessed whales, sharks and eight-metre waves, which have caused […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

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Senegal: Clashes Spread Over Election Postponement

looked like a war zone on Friday Violent protests in Senegal against the postponement of presidential elections have spread across the country, with the first fatality reported. A student died in clashes with police on Friday in the northern city of Saint-Louis, an opposition leader and a local hospital source said. In the capital Dakar, security forces fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the crowds. The 25 February […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

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Kenyan Hospital Performs First Minimally Invasive Kidney Transplant

Kenya's biggest referral hospital, Kenyatta National Hospital, has performed a laparoscopic kidney transplant, becoming the first public facility in the country to conduct the minimally invasive surgical transplant procedure. The transplant was performed on 36-year-old Dickson Njoroge, who received a kidney from his cousin. The procedure uses small incisions to extract and transplant the kidney, aided by specialised tools such as computer-guided magnifying cameras. It is a departure from traditional […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024

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US Election:Trump Wins Huge Victory In Nevada Caucus

Former President Donald Trump has won the Nevada Republican caucus by a large margin. The only other person whose name was on the ballot was Ryan Binkley, a pastor and businessman. It means Mr Trump will take all Nevada's 26 delegates, the system used by the parties to determine their presidential candidate. Initial results reported by CNN showed the former president gaining 99% of the vote. Briefly addressing a victory […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024

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End To SA’s Power Cuts ‘Within Reach’ – Ramaphosa

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says the end to crippling power cuts in the country was "within reach". He was delivering his annual state of the nation address ahead of elections this year, but offered no timetable for his promise. South Africa has been hit by regular blackouts after years of under-investment in the sector by the state energy company, Eskom. You Can Also Read:Super Eagles of Nigeria Beating Bafana […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024

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India : Four Dead In Clashes Over Mosque Demolition

At least four people have died in violence in a northern Indian state after authorities demolished a mosque, alleging it was constructed illegally. Violence broke out in Uttarakhand's Haldwani town during what police say was an "anti-encroachment drive". Authorities said the drive was launched to clear illegal constructions, including the mosque and an adjoining madrassa (religious school). But Muslims who prayed at the mosque say they have been unfairly targeted. […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024

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Pakistani Election: Mobile Internet Suspended

Pakistan has suspended mobile calls and data services as millions head to the polls to vote in a new government. An interior ministry spokesman said the measure was warranted, citing recent incidents of terror in the country. The election comes almost two years since the previous prime minister, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Three-time PM Nawaz Sharif is now on the ballot in what many analysts […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

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Pakistan election: Two Deadly Blasts In Balochistan

Two bomb explosions have killed at least 20 people in Pakistan's Balochistan province on the eve of general elections, officials say. The first blast killed 12 people in front of an independent candidate's party office in Pishin district. A second explosion left eight people dead in Qillah Saif Ullah district, about 150km (93 miles) away. Many others were injured in the two blasts. The election has been marred by violence […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024