August 28, 2024
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Russia bans 92 US citizens, including journalists from entering its territory
Russia said Wednesday it had banned another 92 US citizens from entering its territory, listing officials and journalists from the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Washington Post. The foreign ministry said it was…
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Dr. Ndugulile elected first Tanzanian to lead WHO Africa
Member of Parliament for Kigamboni, and former Deputy Minister of Health in Tanzania, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile has been elected as the Director of the World Health Organization, Africa Region. Dr. Ndugulile, who has been elected…
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Safaricom Denies Claims of Blocking Starlink Payments via M-Pesa
The ongoing competition and regulatory discussions highlight the changing landscape of Kenya’s internet services, with Starlink’s expansion presenting both opportunities and challenges for the local telecom sector.
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Uruguayan Footballer Dies After Collapsing Mid-Game in Brazil
Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo of the Nacional club died in Brazil Tuesday, five days after collapsing from a heart attack during a match against Sao Paolo, his team announced late Tuesday. The 27-year-old collapsed in…
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A Year on From Coup, Gabon’s Military Strongman Eyes Presidency
A year after seizing power, Gabon’s General Brice Oligui Nguema appears to have his sights set beyond events starting Thursday to mark the coup’s anniversary and firmly on elections next year. The Central African nation’s…
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Telegram Founder, Durov set to earn fate after France arrest
Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, is set to learn Wednesday whether he will face charges and even be remanded in custody after his weekend arrest by French authorities over alleged violations at…
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Pope Says Repelling, Abandoning Migrants is ‘Grave Sin’
Pope Francis condemned Wednesday efforts to repel migrants and block their routes as a “grave sin”, as he recalled those who lost their lives, including those “abandoned” in the desert.The 87-year-old regularly calls for more…
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South Africa billionaire overtakes Dangote as Africa’s richest man
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has surpassed Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as Africa’s richest man, according to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Mr Rupert controls Richemont, one of the world’s largest luxury…
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Jackie Chan: Hong Kong action star and Paris Paralympics torchbearer
By Holmes CHAN Kung-fu daredevil, Hollywood star and Guinness world-record holder, and now Hong Kong-born actor Jackie Chan is set to be a torchbearer in the lead-up to Wednesday’s opening ceremony of the Paralympics in…
