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South Africa’s power utility to delay coal plants closures
South Africa experienced one of its worst electricity crisis last year with daily power cuts of up to almost 10 hours. It strangled Africa’s most developed economy. This put the spotlight on the government’s energy transition strategy.
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Greece, Egypt foreign ministers meet in Athens
Greece’s foreign affairs minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said Greece and Egypt were seeking joint ways of tackling illegal migration, including examining current legal routes for migration
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Thousands of Iranians surround late president’s coffin as 5-day mourning starts
The government-led series of processions kicked off in the northwestern city of Tabriz. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei expressed condolences to the families of victims in the helicopter crash and announced that Iran will hold five days of public mourning.
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9 Egyptian women and children die in Nile River Ferry accident
The accident, which happened in Monshat el-Kanater town in Giza province, injured nine other passengers, the Health Ministry said in a statement. Giza is one of three provinces forming Greater Cairo.
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Morocco’s 29th International Book Fair draws global publishers
The event featured books on literature, science, history and art, among other subjects, presented by 743 exhibitors from 48 countries
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‘Adriana’ shipwreck: Greek judge dismisses charges against nine Egyptians
A court in Greece abandoned Tuesday (May. 21) the trial of nine Egyptian men accused of causing one of the worst shipwrecks in the Mediterranean. A prosecutor told the court that Greece lacked jurisdiction.
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Austrian leader lauds UK’s efforts on migration, cites its plan for deportations to Rwanda
Austria’s leader praised Britain Tuesday as a “pioneer” in outsourcing asylum proceedings to places outside Europe, citing a U.K. bill to send migrants to Rwanda as he hosted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Vienna.
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Haiti’s main international airport reopens nearly three months after violence forced it closed
However, only Sunrise Airways, a local carrier, is flying in and out of Port-au-Prince for now. US-based airlines are not expected to start doing so until late May or early June.
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What’s next for a crackdown fof Haitian migrants
After Dominican President Luis Abinader coasted into a second term over the weekend, he promised in a nationalistic speech that “the best is yet to come.”
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Iran: mourning across nation in the wake of president’s death
Iranians gathered in the streets across the the nation to express their grief over the death of their president and his companions.
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Kinshasa resumes normalcy following presidential palace attack
Despite the gravity of the situation, Deputy Prime Minister Peter Kazadi assured the public that no city-wide lockdown was imminent, signaling a commitment to maintaining normalcy and allowing citizens to continue their daily activities
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Protest in Athens ahead of trial on deadly migrant boat sinking
The Greek coastguard is accused by rights activists of causing the shipwreck as it attempted to tow the migrant vessel ouof Greece’s zone of responsibility. As many as 700 people are believed to have been on board. Only 104 survived
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Microsoft’s AI chatbot will ‘recall’ everything you do on a PC
Microsoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you’re doing on your computer and help figure out what you want to do next.
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South Africa welcomes ICC arrest warrant request for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
ICC judges will now review the evidence presented by Prosecutor Karim Khan to determine whether arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and the Hamas leaders can be issued.
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Several trapped as building collapses in Nairobi amid ongoing demolition
The disaster has prompted immediate action from authorities, who have ordered the evacuation and demolition of several buildings in the area.
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Kenyan president 3-day state visit to the U.S.: What’s at stake?
William Ruto landed in Atlanta, Georgia on May 20. He will be hosted by US president Joe Biden in Washington, D.C. on May 23. Haiti, trade, security and climate are among top issues, the leaders will discuss.
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US troops to depart from Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says
U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by the West African country’s ruling junta will complete their withdrawal by the middle of September, the Pentagon and Nigerien defense officials said Sunday.
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Gaza war: Israeli PM, Hamas leader could be handed arrest warrants by ICC
A panel of three judges will consider the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s evidence and determine whether to issue the arrest warrants against top Israeli and Hamas officials and allow a case to proceed.
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Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week’s election?
Former South African President Jacob Zuma was barred Monday from running for Parliament in next week’s national election over a previous criminal conviction, the latest twist in his return to politics.
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Iran stares at an unprecedented crisis as it seeks to replace Raisi
The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash will be a “big loss” to the country, especially as it comes amid a “domestic legitimacy crisis” and Tehran’s “contested relationship” with Israel, an analyst said Monday.
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DR Congo says ‘coup attempt’ sought to ‘destabilize state institutions’
The African Union chief also condemned the coup attempt in a statement on Sunday. There’s been no word from the Congolese presidency on the matter
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One-year-old Ghanaian breaks Guinness World Record, inspires call for early talent nurturing
Ace Liam’s milestone surprised many Ghanaians who were skeptical about a one-year-old’s ability to create meaningful art. However, Amateifio views Ace Liam’s feat as an important milestone.
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Big blow to Zuma as SA top court bars him from running in the next polls
Former South African President Jacob Zuma was disqualified Monday from standing in a national election next week because of a previous criminal conviction, a decision by the country’s highest court that’s bound to raise political tensions ahead of a pivotal vote.
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DRC: Coup attempt leader killed by Congolese army
The Congolese army claims to have killed Christian Malanga, the leader of Sunday’s foiled coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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World Bee Day: Kenyan beekeepers struggle against mounting odds
On World Bee Day, beekeeping is under siege in Kenya as beekeepers grapple with a trio of challenges threatening their livelihoods and the country’s ecosystem
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Migrants in Tunisia ask for safe passage to Europe amid increasing anti-migration policies
A final stop for many who dream of a better life in Europe, El Amra and nearby Jebeniana reflect the compounding problems facing Tunisia, a key transit point for migrants from Syria, Bangladesh and a variety of sub-Saharan African nations.
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Calm restored in Kinshasa after foile coup attempt
The streets of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, appeared calm on Sunday, after the army said it had foiled a coup attempt earlier in the day. Dozens of gunmen stormed the president’s office and called for his ouster. The army spokesperson, General Slyvain Ekenge says they’ve arrested the coup planners
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Israel-Hamas war: Displaced Palestinians from Rafah struggle to survive
“We need water, we need food, we need a decent life to live. We want to return to our homes, we want tents, we find nothing to live in. All countries live a decent life except us. Our children are thrown in the street. We want everything, we need everything.”
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Displaced Palestinians from Rafah struggle to survive
“We need water, we need food, we need a decent life to live. We want to return to our homes, we want tents, we find nothing to live in. All countries live a decent life except us. Our children are thrown in the street. We want everything, we need everything.” Reem Al-Bayed, displaced from Gaza…
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Mobile networks attracting more smartphone users as Ghana tries to close digital gap
85% of the sub-Saharan region is covered by networks but only 25% of people use it according to the mobile lobby group GSMA, now a company in Ghana has a plan to close this digital gap.
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DR Congo: Attempted coup foiled by the military
“An attempted coup d’etat has been put down by the defence and security forces. The attempt involved foreigners and Congolese. These foreigners and Congolese have been put out of action, including their leader,” spokesman Sylvain Ekenge said.
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South Africa: Jacob Zuma launches new party manifesto
“My biggest problem is that we (South Africa) has too many political parties. Too much. They are the cause of our people’s suffering even more. They take money from white people’s money so they can sit in parliament.” Jacob Zuma, uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) leader
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Climate change induced extreme weather pummeling the world
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, heavy rains and flash floods have affected nearly 1 million people in east Africa including over 300 000 displaced, in Kenya, Somalia, Burundi and Tanzania.
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Israeli troops recover bodies of three hostages in the Gaza Strip
“The bodies were transferred to medical professional for forensic examination and identification. After the procedure was completed, we notified the families. Our hearts go out to them, to the families at this difficult time.” Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesperson
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Israel-Hamas war: Fighting intensifies in Gaza
Seven months of Israel’s war in Gaza have killed more than 35,000 people, most of them women and children, according to local health officials.
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Sudan: UN condemns escalation of violence in El Fasher in Darfur
“In Sudan, half of the population, 25 million people need humanitarian aid. Famine is closing in, diseases are closing in, the fighting is closing in on civilians, especially in Darfur” Jens Laerke, Spokesperson, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
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Swift actions to mitigate the El nino weather effects on food security paid off – FAO
“The evidence that we have is that anticipatory actions, including the ones implemented for this El Niño, are very beneficial in terms of protecting food security, safeguarding food production and staple crop production, in some cases allowing the population to increase crop production,..”
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Malawian man convicted of insulting the president in a TikTok video
The video showed an animated figure, with President Lazarus Chakwera’s face superimposed on it, doing some quirky dance moves.
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Al Ahly and Esperance Tunis prepared for CAF Champions League final
While Egypt’s Al Ahly are favourites to win the trophy a record-extending 12th time, Tunisia Esperance Tunis have also impressed in the competition.