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Zambian Opposition Leader Hichilema Takes Early Lead in Presidential Vote

Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in the country's presidential election over long-time rival and incumbent…

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Grief Grips South African Town after Gruesome Vigilante Killings

For Philisiwe Ngcobo, 45, a crippling wave of anxiety began to set in when the sun went down and her…

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Diplomats Hasten Exit from Afghanistan as Taliban Near Kabul

The first US troops are arriving in Afghanistan to help diplomatic staff and others leave, as many countries scramble to…

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Nigeria: NNPC May Be Liable for 55% of $110m Oil Spillage Ruling against Shell in Ogoni

Nigeria’s federal government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), may be liable for roughly N25.24 billion (about $60m), that…

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Buhari Returns to Nigeria After 18 Days in UK

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is back in Abuja after his 18-day visit to London, United Kingdom. His plane, Nigeria Air…

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Nigeria: Accolades as Elder Statesman Ahmed Joda Dies at 91

Elder statesman and former federal “Super Permanent Secretary”, Ahmed Joda, died in Yola, Adamawa State in Northeast Nigeria on Friday…

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Hackers Steal $7m From Crowdfunding DAO Maker, Three Days After Poly Network Attack

Three days after Poly Network was hacked for $611 million, DAO Maker - another cryptocurrency platform - has been attacked…

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Cuomo Resigns as New York Governor Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday in a fall from grace a…

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UNICEF: Over 50% of Nigerian Children under Five Unregistered

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried low birth registration in the country, stating that more than 50% of the…

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China Court Upholds Canadian’s Death Sentence as Huawei Exec Fights Extradition

A Chinese court upheld on Tuesday a Canadian man’s death sentence for drug smuggling, a day before another court is…

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