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At least 17 killed, 59 injured, in western Ghana explosion
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo called it a “truly sad, unfortunate and tragic incident”.
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“Tortured” Ugandan author, Rukirabashaija, appears in court
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija is accused of posting critical comments on social media about President Yoweri Museveni and his powerful son Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
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Seychelles former first lady in court over corruption scandal
The case involves funds given to the Seychelles government by the United Arab Emirates two decades ago.
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US diplomats in Sudan for talks on coup crisis
Since Tuesday, many shops were closed and streets barricaded around Khartoum.
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Kenya launches investigation into bodies found in River Yala
“Some of the bodies were tied with ropes, others had deep cuts and others had polythene bags on the heads…”~Haki Africa executive director Hussein Khalid
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92-year old Malawian music legend now famous on TikTok
Giddes Chalamanda has no idea what TikTok is. He doesn’t even own a smartphone.
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Billionaire Soon-Shiong opens first COVID-19 vaccines production plant in Africa
Africa currently manufactures less than one percent of all vaccines administered on the continent, according to the World Health Organization.
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Chad’s government releases jailed rebels and opposition figures
Former member of the armed MPRD peace and reconstruction movement among those freed.
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Bank customer holds dozens hostage in eastern Lebanon
Lebanon has been mired in deep economic crisis since 2019.
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Studies: Two widely used COVID vaccines pose no risk to mothers
Research shows Pfizer and Moderna jabs did not cause pregnancy complications.







