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Rwanda Makes History as First African Host of Road Cycling World Championships
Kigali, Rwanda – For the first time in its 104-year history, the UCI Road World Championships are being…
DR Congo Declares 16th Ebola Outbreak in Kasai Province
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has confirmed the…
Morocco’s “Gen Z 212” Movement: Youth-Led Protests Demand Services Over Stadiums
Rabat, Morocco – A rising wave of youth-led protests, dubbed “Gen Z 212”, has erupted across Moroccan cities…
Independence Day: Tinubu Promises Relief as Nigerians Struggle
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu, in his Independence Day address on Tuesday, assured Nigerians that the nation’s…
Cameroon 2025: Who’s challenging 92-year-old President Paul Biya?
Yaoundé — Sept. 30, 2025: With voting set for October 12, Cameroon’s long-serving leader Paul Biya (92) faces…
Madagascar: Government dissolved after youth-led protests over water & power
Antananarivo — Sept. 29, 2025: President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved Madagascar’s government after three days of youth-led demonstrations…
U.S. Moves to Revoke Colombian President Petro’s Visa Over New York Rally Comments
The United States has announced that it will revoke the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, citing “reckless…
Botswana Launches Citizenship Program to Diversify Beyond Diamonds
Botswana has announced a citizenship-by-investment program as part of efforts to secure long-term financial stability and reduce reliance…
Nigerian Box Office Crosses ₦10 Billion in 8 Months, Nollywood Leads the Surge
Nigeria’s film industry has hit a landmark moment: the nation’s cinemas generated more than ₦10 billion in ticket…
UAE Urges End to Gaza War in Rare High-Level Meeting With Netanyahu
The United Arab Emirates’ Foreign Minister, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has called for an immediate end…