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21-year-old Tiktoker faces 7-years in prison for mocking President
A 21 year tiktoker by name Emmanuel Nabugodi a Ugandan National has been convicted for calling for the public flogging of President Yoweri Museveni on TikTok. …
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21-year-old Sifiso Mkhwanazi sentenced to life Imprisonment
A 21-year-old named Sifiso Mkhwanazi has just been hit with a life sentence by the South Gauteng High Court in Palm Ridge for the horrific murder of six Zimbab…
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Maisha Namba Kenya digital ID Initiative pros and cons
Maisha Namba, Kenya's digital identification initiative, is a project by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Its primary goal you will think is to enhance i…
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Botswana Unearths Second-Largest Diamond Ever Discovered
Botswana has made an extraordinary discovery, unearthing a massive 2,492-carat diamond at the Karowe mine, operated by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond Corp. This …
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Cameroon's Aging President Seeks Eighth Term in office at 93
Paul Biya, Africa's longest-serving president, is set to contest Cameroon's 2026 presidential election at the age of 93, seeking an unprecedented eight…
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Akon City Update: Government Ultimatum Threaten 6 Billion Dollar Vision
Akon's $6 billion Akon City project in Senegal is facing a critical ultimatum from the government: commence construction or lose 90% of the all…
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Nigerian-Born Miss South Africa Contestant Chidimma Adetshina Quits Over Safety Concerns
Nigerian-born Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina has withdrawn from the 2024 Miss South Africa competition, citing safety conce…
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Issa Hayatou, Long-Serving CAF President, Dies in Paris at Age 77
Former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, has died at the age of 77 in Paris on August 8, 2024, a day before h…
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Can Kenyan Youth get William Ruto to resign as the protest continues
In a surprising turn of events, Kenyans have united in widespread demand for the resignation of President William Ruto following the controversial …
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Niger’s Military Junta Expels UN Officials After UN Assembly Snub
The UN coordinators in Niger has been told to leave the country by the military junta that seized power in a coup. Louise Aubin, who is also the Nigerien forei…
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Ivory Coast President Sacks Prime Minister and Cabinet in Unexpected Shakeup
President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast has announced a major overhaul of the country’s government, dismissing the prime minister and dissolving the cabinet…
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France to Withdraw Ambassador and Troops from Niger After Coup
Following the July coup that deposed democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, French President Emmanuel Macron has said that his nation will withdraw i…
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South African Poultry Farmers Battle Worst-Ever Bird Flu Outbreak
South African poultry farmers find themselves in dire straits as they issue a grave warning of potential shortages in both chicken and eggs. Their struggle aga…
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The alleged coup in Congo-Brazzaville the true story
During the week, social media was agog with rumors of a possible military coup attempt in Congo-Brazzaville, another French colony. even though the…
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Meet the Ugandan Man Who Married Seven Wives in One Day, Including Two Sisters
In a rare and remarkable event, a Ugandan businessman, Ssaalongo Nsikonenne Habib Ssezzigu, tied the knot with seven women on the same day. The wed…
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Nigerian Auto Dealers Lose Millions in Fire Caused by Ugandan Father-Son Feud
A Ugandan man who was angry with his father for taking back his business allegedly set fire to the workshop of Nigerian nationals who were involved…
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Deadly Earthquake Shakes Morocco, Damages Historic Sites
On Friday night, September 8, a powerful earthquake rocked Morocco, killing hundreds of people and destroying buildings and villages. The quake, which had a ma…
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Nigeriens Protest Against French Troops and Ambassador in Niamey
Thousands of Nigeriens took to the streets of Niamey, the capital city, on Saturday, September 2, to express their anger and resentment against the presence …
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Amid Coup in Africa 12 Generals, 1013 other Military officers retired in Rwanda
Rwanda's President and Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Paul Kagame, has approved the retirement of 95 military generals, …
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Unrest in Gabon as Military Takeover Shakes the Nation
In a surprising turn of events, the West African nation of Gabon has been thrust into the global spotlight as a military takeover unfolds, sparking concerns …
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