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Iran declares five days of national mourning, set to hold presidential polls in 50 days to find replacement for late Raisi
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced five days of mourning following the death of the country’s President, Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi was ...
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Iranian President, Raisi, confirmed dead in helicopter crash
Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, has been reportedly killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media ...
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Mass wedding for Nigeria orphans sparks outcry
NIGERIA – The reported planned mass wedding of about 100 alleged orphans has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria. The alleged orphans, some of ...
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East Africa turns to tech to curb $6 billion illicit trade
DAR ES SALAAM – East Africa is reportedly expected to adopt a track-and-trace system to streamline cross-border trade and help stem nearly US$6 ...
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Monkeypox case reported in South Africa, first time since 2022
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa has reportedly recorded its first case of monkeypox since August, 2022. Prevention of infection hinges on the isolation ...
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Tension in Kenya as new planned tax hikes spark anger
KENYA – The Kenyan government is reportedly planning to introduce new and enhanced taxes in the latest proposed law, a development which has ...
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Prince Harry and Meghan arrive Nigeria to visit wounded soldiers, local charities
NIGERIA – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex landed in Nigeria on Friday, launching a three-day private visit to the West African nation, ...
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Chad’s military ruler declared winner of presidential election as opposition disputes result
Chad’s Military leader, Mahamat Deby Itno, has been declared the winner of this week’s presidential election, according to provisional results released Thursday night. ...
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Renowned artiste, Drake’s guard hospitalized after shooting at his home in Toronto
TORONTO – A security guard working at Canadian rapper Drake’s home in Toronto, Canada has been shot, authorities said Tuesday. According to CNN, ...
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No reasons offered, as Malawian court drops corruption charges against Vice-President Chilima
LILONGWE – A Malawian court has dropped corruption charges against Vice-President Saulos Chilima, after the State prosecutor filed a notice for the case ...