Kenya President Ruto fact checked on economy and development claims
Kenyan President William Ruto recently addressed parliament, highlighting his administration’s progress and unveiling a new KSh5 trillion development plan. Africa […]
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Ukraine peace plan sparks emergency response from European backers
A peace plan reportedly submitted to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has prompted a swift response from European leaders. According to
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Botswana Medicine Shortages Persist in Rural Areas
Botswana’s Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, has acknowledged the ongoing shortage of medicines and consumables in
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Niger School Abduction Leaves Pupils Missing
The Niger State Government has confirmed the abduction of an unspecified number of pupils and staff from St. Mary’s School
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Tobacco control stalls in South Africa
South Africa’s tobacco control efforts have stalled, despite a promising start in the late 1990s when strict advertising rules helped
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Gender violence sparks protests in South Africa
Thousands of people have gathered in Cape Town to protest against gender-based violence, a pervasive issue in South Africa. The
Ukraine conflict: US pushes peace plan with Russia concessions
The United States has reportedly presented a peace plan to Ukraine, aimed at ending the conflict with Russia, according to
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Nnamdi Kanu sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Federal
Brexit hurts UK economy by up to 8%
Britain’s departure from the European Union has resulted in a significant decline in the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), according
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Namibia elections public holiday sparks economic concerns
Namibia’s decision to declare a public holiday for regional council and local authority elections has sparked criticism from various political
Nigeria Christians persecution backed by Nicki Minaj
American rapper Nicki Minaj has expressed support for US President Donald Trump’s claims that Christians in Nigeria face persecution. At
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Tinubu Deploys Security to Kwara State Amid Attacks
President Bola Tinubu has postponed his trip to the G20 Summit in South Africa and the AU-EU Summit in Angola