Niger signs deal to supply Mali with cheaper diesel


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Niger is set to deliver 150 million litres of diesel to neighbouring Mali, after the two countries signed a partnership on Tuesday. The diesel is to be supplied to Énergie du Mali (EDM-SA), Mali's national energy company, as the country…

South African Health department raises concerns over food poisoning incidents


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The Gauteng Department of Health has cautioned the public about the spike in food poisoning cases, especially among children in the province. A shocking incident saw 41 children, aged 3 to 5, rushed to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital after…

UNESCO, Korea launches Initiative to equip West Africa youths


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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Korean government has launched the Better Education for Africa's Rise (BEAR III), to give young people in West Africa a better chance of accessing descent…

UN: Libya envoy resigns amidst mediation challenges


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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Abdoulaye Bathily has tendered his resignation to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. On Tuesday, Bathily…

Ivory Coast commemorates founding of community


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Every year, Abidji people who live in the south eastern Ivorian village of Yaobou commemorate the foundation of their community. The celebration is known as the dipri festival. In the local language,' di' means water and 'pri' means…

Ghana striving to reach debt deal with bondholders


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Ghana is yet to reach a definitive deal with international bondholders towards the restructuring of about $ 13 billion of its external debt. The office of the Finance minister reassured Ghanaians, saying an interim agreement had been…

South African Starlink to cut off users


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Starlink users in South Africa are facing a major setback as the satellite internet service provider has issued a warning that their services will be terminated by the end of the month. In an email sent to many South African users,…

Senegal seizes nearly 1,140kgs of cocaine


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Senegal's customs authorities have intercepted a record-breaking haul of cocaine, weighing over a tonne. The drug, concealed in packets and stashed in bags, was found in a lorry in the town of Kidira, near Mali's border. Valued at…

South Africa: Zuma prosecution bid against Ramaphosa postponed


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Former President Jacob Zuma has appeared at Johannesburg's High Court on Thursday, as a part of his private prosecution bid against President Cyril Ramaphosa Zuma accuses his successor of failing to act against a prosecutor and a…

Russia expands diesel exports to Sudan amidst EU embargo


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Russia has begun exporting diesel to Sudan as part of its effort to find new markets following an EU embargo. Since the full implementation of the EU embargo on Russian oil product imports in February 2023, diesel supplies have been…