Africa
Africa: After Nearly 30 Years with AGOA--Passing the Baton
As the sun sets over the bustling streets of Accra, the economic hub of Ghana, a new era is unfolding for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a landmark trade agreement …
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Madagascar: Madagascar Anti-Corruption Chief Appointed as New PM
Mamitiana Rajaonarison, a seasoned anti-corruption crusader, has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Madagascar, in a move that has sent shockwaves across the Indian Ocean …
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Namibia: NamPower Warns N$700 Million in Unpaid Bills Threatens Finances
Namibia’s state-owned power utility, NamPower, is grappling with a staggering N$700 million in unpaid electricity bills, a situation that threatens to undermine the …
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Super Eagles forward Moses Simon hits 200 Ligue 1 appearances
Moses Simon’s boots have been a familiar sight on Ligue 1 pitches for nearly a decade, the Nigerian forward’s pace, skill, and dedication earning him a revered status …
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Central Africa: Congo-Brazzaville's Sassou Nguesso Set to Extend Four-Decade Rule
Denis Sassou Nguesso, the 82-year-old president of Congo-Brazzaville, stands poised to extend his already lengthy tenure in office, as the central African nation prepares to go to …
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New Prince Harry book a ‘deranged conspiracy,’ his spokesperson says
As the latest biography about Prince Harry hits the shelves, a firestorm of controversy has erupted around the British royal family, with the prince’s spokesperson dismissing …
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He returned home as a war hero. Behind closed doors, he became a tyrant
Darkness fell over the small town of Kyiv, casting a shadow over the lives of its residents, including Alisa, a young woman who had once thought she knew her husband, a war hero, …
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British man charged with cybercrimes in Dubai for allegedly filming missile strikes, UK authorities confirm
Tensions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates have escalated in recent weeks, with reports of missile strikes and cyberattacks dominating the headlines. Against this backdrop, …
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The rapper who railed against corruption now set to be Nepal’s new leader
Balendra Shah’s rise to prominence is a testament to the power of grassroots activism and the unrelenting desire for change that has been simmering in Nepal for years. As a …
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West Africa: Border Tensions - Ecowas Urges Restraint Among Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone
Tensions are escalating in West Africa as a long-standing border dispute between Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone threatens to boil over into violence, prompting the Economic …