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Nombulelo’s Grand Comeback!

EntertainmentSeptember 11, 2024

ACTRESS Nombulelo Mhlongo is back on the small screens. This return comes after a break of almost two years, during which she spread her wings with music. The 31-year-old actress and musician from Pongola, KZN,…

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UN Notes Total Disregard for International Law by…

NewsSeptember 11, 2024

Nada Al-Nashif, the U.N. Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, issued a sobering warning about the continuing violence in Sudan during the 57th session of the Human Rights Council gathered in Geneva. She underlined the…

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Torrential Rains Cause Deadly Floods in Morocco and…

NewsSeptember 10, 2024

Torrential rains hit normally arid mountains and deserts in North Africa over the weekend, causing devastating floods in both Morocco and Algeria that took over a dozen lives, destroyed homes, and badly affected key infrastructure.…

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Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro launch: Event…

NewsSeptember 9, 2024

A special ‘glowtime’ event will be held by Apple on 9 September, where the tech giant is expected to showcase its new iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10 and software updates. Read the schedule,…

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More than 50 killed in Nigeria’s deadly fuel…

NewsSeptember 9, 2024

A tragic incident involving the explosion of a petrol tanker in Niger State, Nigeria has claimed the lives of over 50 and cattle in a head-on accident. Victims were given a mass funeral. On Sunday,…

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Ethiopia warns strongly of growing tensions with Egypt…

NewsSeptember 9, 2024

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed cautions against any invasion since tensions over territory disputes and the Nile dam project are rising between Egypt and Somalia. Emphasizing Ethiopia's historical fortitude in defending itself, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy…

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The Filmhouse Group rewards creative excellence at FAME…

NewsSeptember 8, 2024

Filmhouse Group is one of the participants celebrating creativity, talent and innovation on the continent at FAME Week Africa 2024, currently taking place in Cape Town, South Africa.  For Filmhouse Group, Fame Week Africa is…

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UAE Re-echoes Support for Sudan Peace Moves as…

NewsSeptember 7, 2024

Writing to The Economist, Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlined the UAE's unshaken commitment toward the peace process in Sudan. The letter underlined the…

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UAE’s Foreign Aid Exceeds $98 Billion, Changing Lives…

NewsSeptember 6, 2024

Having given approximately AED360 billion ($98.09 billion) in overseas aid since its inception in 1971 till mid-2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains a lighthouse of hope and kindness. Aiming to lower poverty, ease calamities,…

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Daughter of Zuma to marry polygamous king ‘for…

SportsSeptember 5, 2024

South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma's 21-year-old daughter is marrying the King of Eswatini for love, a spokesman for Africa's last absolute monarchy has told the BBC. The engagement of Nomcebo Zuma to King Mswati…

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A New Age of China-Africa Partnership: Xi Jinping…

NewsSeptember 5, 2024

At the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an ambitious strategy to lift the China-Africa relationship to new heights. Attracting about fifty African leaders, Xi said that connections…

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22 Missing and One Dead as Migrants Boat…

NewsSeptember 5, 2024

In yet another sad event involving migrants trying to reach Europe, on Tuesday a boat carrying thirty-two migrants overturned off the Libyan coast, killing one person and missing 22 others. Nine people have been rescued…

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Great African Queens In History

NewsSeptember 4, 2024

In the ancient world, Africa was home to some of the world's greatest rulers. These included queens who ruled their kingdoms with precision and power. The impact of their leadership has left an indelible mark…

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DRC Prison Break Tragedy: 129 Makala Prison Escape…

NewsSeptember 3, 2024

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have verified that at least 129 inmates perished trying to flee the central Makala jail in the capital, Kinshasa. Monday marked the sad event amid a…