SA: Hannes Strydom, a 1995 Rugby World Cup hero, dies at 58 in a car crash
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SA: Hannes Strydom, a 1995 Rugby World Cup hero, dies at 58 in a car crash

“To lose yet another member of the iconic Bok squad from 1995 is a heavy blow to the rugby fraternity

U-17 World Cup: Three African teams eye quater-final spots
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U-17 World Cup: Three African teams eye quater-final spots

Three of the four African teams playing in the Under 17 FIFA world Cup advanced to the round of 16.

Former governor of Nigeria’s apex bank charged with procurement fraud
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Former governor of Nigeria’s apex bank charged with procurement fraud

In amended charges, the Nigerian goverment said Godwin Emefiele illegally awarded contracts for dozens of vehicles during his time as

Support Africa’s call for reform of international financial architecture
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Support Africa’s call for reform of international financial architecture

“It has to be said that the current shortcomings of the financial system are a major obstacle to mobilizing international

Egypt: EU commission president discusses Gaza humanitarian crisis
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Egypt: EU commission president discusses Gaza humanitarian crisis

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Saturday that she opposed the “forced displacement of Palestinians” during a

Zimbabwe: banking sector faces 75% job decrease Since 2000
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Zimbabwe: banking sector faces 75% job decrease Since 2000

The Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (ZIBAWU) reports that 75% of jobs in the sector have been lost since

Mali: Minusma hands over 9th base to authorities
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Mali: Minusma hands over 9th base to authorities

The UN mission in Mali announced on Saturday that it had left its camp 80 kilometres off the city of

DRC: campaigning for presidential elections officially launched
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DRC: campaigning for presidential elections officially launched

Tens of thousands of candidates, including the 26 candidates running for the highest office, officially launched a month-long election campaign

Chad: is Succès Masra being rejected by the opposition?
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Chad: is Succès Masra being rejected by the opposition?

On October 31rst, 2023, an agreement in principle was signed between the president of the Les Transformateurs party, Masra, and

Liberia: citizens hail Weah’s concession in light of election results
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Liberia: citizens hail Weah’s concession in light of election results

Liberian leader and football legend George Weah conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight presidential run-off, saying