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South Africa’s Constitutional Court to Review Zuma Jail Sentence as Violence Rages

South Africa's Constitutional Court is set to review the 15-month jail sentence handed to Jacob Zuma for contempt of court.…

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South Africa Violence Spreads after Jacob Zuma Jailed

Violent rioting has erupted in two South African provinces following the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma, with supporters blocking…

3 years ago

Billionaire Adventurer Richard Branson Reaches Space in His Own Ship

Swashbuckling entrepreneur Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday, beating out fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos.…

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Ethiopia: Abiy’s Prosperity Party Wins Landslide Victory in Delayed Election

Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party has won the most seats in the country’s parliamentary election, according to official results, a victory…

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Violence Erupts Over Jailing of Former South Africa President Zuma

South African police have arrested 28 people and one of the country’s biggest highways remained closed over violent protests against…

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‘We Need Help’: Haiti’s Interim Leader Requests US Troops

Haiti’s interim government said it asked the U.S. to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilize…

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‘We Won’t Hand Over Our Artefacts’: Oba of Benin Says No To Third Parties Using Benin Bronzes for Financial Gain

As the nation awaits the return of hundreds of artefacts looted from the Bini Kingdom in 1897 from Germany, the…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Oba of Benin, Edo Governor Obaseki on Collision Course Over Looted Artefacts

Except a compromise is reached, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, and Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, are…

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Foreign Hit Squad Killed Haiti’s President Moise, Police Say

A hit squad composed mostly of retired Colombian soldiers assassinated Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse earlier this week, police say. The…

3 years ago

Covid: Nigeria Confirms First Case of Delta Variant

Health authorities in Nigeria have detected a confirmed case with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, also known as lineage B.1.617.2. They urged citizens…

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