Beer prices may rise with proposed 20% tax hike
South Africa’s National Treasury is considering a significant tax increase on beer and wine, potentially leading to higher prices for […]
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Ukraine Russia talks rejected by UK amid calls for more support
The British Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has rejected calls from France and Italy to restart dialogue with Russia, instead emphasizing
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Nigeria removed from EU money laundering list
Nigeria has been officially removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorism financing. The
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Uganda election marred by ballot stuffing and internet shutdown
Uganda’s general election has been marred by allegations of widespread electoral malpractice, including ballot stuffing, and a nationwide internet shutdown.
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Sudan Food Crisis Worsens Amid War
The World Food Programme (WFP) is facing significant challenges in maintaining emergency operations in Sudan, where over 1,000 days of
Russia hypersonic missile range includes France warns Macron
France is within range of Russia’s hypersonic ballistic missile, President Emmanuel Macron warned, vowing to accelerate the development of new
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AGOA extension passes US House with bipartisan support
The African Union Commission has welcomed the US House of Representatives’ decision to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act
Iran sanctions imposed by US amid protests and threats
The United States has imposed sanctions on five Iranian security officials, citing their involvement in “violence and cruel repression” against
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Mozambique Sovereign Wealth Fund grows to 116 million dollars
The Bank of Mozambique has announced that the country’s Sovereign Wealth Fund has recorded a market valuation of $116.4 million
EU diplomat jokes about drinking amid global crises
The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has reportedly made a joke about starting to drink due to the
Congo officials sued over bribery allegations
An American financial company, PayServices, has filed a lawsuit against the Democratic Republic of Congo and several senior officials, alleging
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Uganda Elections Biometric Voter System Raises Concerns
Uganda’s upcoming general elections have sparked concerns over the country’s new biometric voter verification system, with the presidential candidate of