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45 Journalists from West Africa Chosen for 2024 Digital Infrastructure Fellowship
Forty-five journalists from Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo have been selected for the 2024 Digital Public Infrastructure Fellowship, an initiative led by the Media Foundation for West…
Zimbabwe Mobilizes Army to Evict Illegal Farm Settlers
The Zimbabwean government has enlisted military support to tackle the escalating issue of illegal settlements on agricultural lands.
The decision to involve the army in evictions was…
Zimbabwe Woman Jailed for Stealing Church Funds to Aid Sick Mother
A 24-year-old woman from Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for stealing funds from her church to cover medical expenses for her ill mother.
Bridget…
Zimbabwe Outrage as Women Assault Alleged Mistress of Friend’s Husband
A viral video showing a violent attack on a woman alleged to be the mistress of a married man has triggered widespread outrage in Zimbabwe.
In the footage, an unidentified woman, along…
Kenya, Uganda’s Joint Polio Vaccination Campaign Reaches 6.5 Million Children
In a remarkable cross-border collaboration, Kenya and Uganda successfully vaccinated over 6.5 million children against polio during a synchronized campaign held from October 3 to 6, 2024.
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Morocco Rejects UN Partition Proposal for Western Sahara as ‘Unacceptable’
Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, dismissed a recent United Nations envoy’s proposal to partition Western Sahara as “unacceptable,” reaffirming the kingdom’s stance against…
Angolan President Discusses Eastern DRC Crisis with Rwandan, Congolese Leaders
Angolan President João Lourenço held talks on Saturday with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame, focusing on the ongoing security…
Sudan, South Sudan Renew Efforts to Resume Oil Exports Amid Ongoing Conflict
Sudan and South Sudan have emphasized the urgency of resolving the challenges hindering the resumption of South Sudan's oil exports through Sudanese territory.
This was highlighted…
Man kills sidechic for refusing to answer a phone call
A married man from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Moses Remayi, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after violently assaulting his girlfriend, leading to her death. The attack, triggered by…
Kenya’s Impeached Deputy President Accuses Ruto of Vicious Retaliation
Kenya's impeached Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has lashed out at President William Ruto, calling him "vicious" and cruel, while warning that his life may be in danger.
Gachagua,…