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Jacob Zuma barred from South Africa election

South Africa's ex-president has backed a new party seeking to take on the governing...

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Don’t ask Liberia’s president for a job – he’s fed up

Joseph Boakai tells the BBC he is trying to change the mindset of those who think government is a way to get...

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Gambia: Samger, Waa Banjul Edgy to Avoid Demotion to 2nd Division

Samger FC and Waa Banjul FC will be nervous to avoid relegation to the Second Division League despite their miserable performance in the...

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Gambia: 88 Applicants Vie for Gambia National Team Coach Post

Eighty-eight (88) applicants have filed their applications for the vacant Gambia senior national team position, according to news reaching The Point Sports...

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Africa: YouScribe Launches in Ghana in Partnership with Digital Virgo and MTN and Strengthens its Presence in English-Speaking Africa

YouScribe, the largest digital reading library on the African continent with over one million subscribers, announces the launch of its services in Ghana in...

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Nigeria: Budget Padding – Ningi Demands Reinstatement, Insists Suspension’s Illegal

Mr Ningi has threatened to sue the Senate if his 12 March suspension is not reversed within seven...

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Liberia: Govt to Prioritize Clean Energy

Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Charles Umehai, revealed that the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is fully dedicated to advancing Liberia's...

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Africa: TotalEnergies At 100 – a Legacy of Destruction in Africa

Displacements, environmental damage, and CO2 emissions from projects in Mozambique and Uganda are just the latest chapter in a long...

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South Africa: South Africa’s Energy Crisis Is Driving a ‘Solar Boom’, but There’s a Downside

The privately-led quintupling of rooftop solar in 2 years takes some pressure off the grid but, without planning, risks deepening energy...

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China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers

China has abolished heavy tariffs against Australian wine in another significant step towards improved diplomatic relations and trade ties. The Chinese government agreed to review the...

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Africa: USAID Launches the Africa Trade Desk through Prosper Africa

Today, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman announced the launch of the Africa Trade Desk, a signature trade platform from Prosper Africa that links large...

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Africa: Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman at the Africa Trade Desk Event

Atlanta -- Thank you, British , for that introduction and for your steadfast leadership of Prosper Africa. Thank you Dr. Cabrera, for hosting...

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UGREEN Revodok Max 213 review: The only Thunderbolt 4 docking station you’ll ever need

The Revodok Max 213 has everything you need in a docking station: it has three Thunderbolt 4 ports, charges connected devices at 90W, has 2.5GbE...

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Zimbabwe/Kenya: Warriors Date Harambee Stars in Cup Final

Eddie Chikamhi -- For the first time in almost four decades, Zimbabwe and Kenya national football teams are set to clash in a...

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Africa: Quartet to Represent Zim At Africa Triathlon Champs

Ellina Mhlanga -- Following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 triathlon season at the weekend, Triathlon Zimbabwe is shifting its focus to the forthcoming...

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Zimbabwe: Ex-Black Aces Midfielder Muchanyarei Dies

Takudzwa Chitsiga -- Former Black Aces and Hwange midfielder Thomas "Monkee" Muchanyarei has...

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Zimbabwe: Swiatek Keeps Nerve to Fight Past Noskova

World No 1 Iga Swiatek kept her nerve to beat 26th-ranked Linda Noskova of the Czech Repub-lic 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 6-4 at the...

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Firmer oil prices expected as demand builds and supply curbs persist, poll suggests

Oil prices will gain some momentum this year as demand picks up and output curbs by the OPEC+ producer group continue to squeeze supply that...

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Gambia: Energy Minister Says 292 Gambian Communities Will Be Electrified This Year

The minister of petroleum and energy has informed lawmakers recently that over two hundred communities in the country will be electrified by the end...

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South Africa: Presidency Releases Energy Action Plan Update

The Presidency has released the 18-month update on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan...

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A glut of cheap Chinese goods is flooding the world and stoking trade tensions

London/Hong Kong CNN — China’s factories are churning out more steel, cars and solar panels than its slowing economy can use, forcing a flood of cheap...

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China lifts tariffs on Australian wine, ends three-year freeze in trade

China will lift anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on Australian wine from March 29, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, ending three years of punitive...

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South Africa: Motorists Urged to Prioritise Safety Ahead of Easter Weekend

As thousands of South Africans are set to hit the country's freeways for the long Easter weekend on Thursday, Newcastle Local Municipality Mayor Xolani...

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South Africa: Heightened Police Visibility This Easter Weekend

Law enforcement and border security measures are in place to ensure the safety of all this Easter holiday period, Cabinet said on...

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Liu Cixin: ‘I’m often asked there’s science fiction in China?’

Chinese author Liu Cixin’s science-fiction novels have sold millions of copies all over the world, and have won him numerous awards, including the global Hugo...

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Philippine leader warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said Thursday that his government would enforce a “countermeasure package” in response to “aggressive and dangerous attacks” by...

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Morning Update: Diaspora groups tell inquiry of foreign intimidation efforts

Good morning, Leaders of diaspora groups told the Foreign Interference Commission yesterday that intimidation from foreign states is a threat to Canadian democracy, and detailed how...

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From better US-China relations to opening up the economy, here’s what Xi Jinping is promising American CEOs

The special meeting comes as world’s second largest economy has been facing a massive FDI slump due to a slower economy, regulatory crackdowns and bleak...

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Sam Bankman-Fried sentencing: Dethroned crypto king to face fate for defrauding FTX investors

Sam Bankman-Fried sentencing: Dethroned crypto king to face fate for defrauding FTX investors Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for defrauding FTX cryptocurrency investors. His girlfriend Caroline...

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Dalai Lama’s arrival in Tawang: 65 years on, India-China ties remain complex and chaotic

The Dalai Lama’s escape to Tawang in 1959 not only marked a significant turning point in India-China relations but also highlighted the enduring struggle for...

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