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South Africa's police minister suspended, inquiry launched
The Times of India
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South Africa's police minister suspended, inquiry launched (Image: AP) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced a commission of inquiry into allegations that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has ties to criminal gangs and interfered...
‘‘A Quieter and More Corrosive Democratic Threat in Africa’’
Business Ghana
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It is well-known that democracy in Africa faces increasing challenges from military coups, electoral violence, and unconstitutional power grabs. However, a recent DemCap Report, in collaboration with the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) in...
South Africa’s Ramaphosa removes police minister over criminal link allegations
CNN
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July 14, 2025
Johannesburg, South Africa Reuters — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa placed police minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave of absence on Sunday, following accusations by a top police official that he had colluded with a criminal syndicate...
Megastar Awards Set To Shine Spotlight On Africa Best
Daily Independent
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July 15, 2025
1 The Megastar Man of the Decades Awards has called for nomination among Nigerians and Africans for the 2025 edition who have made notable impact in their various career paths. The organizer of the event and founder, Dr. Adeniyi Ifetayo expressed...
South Africa's president creates commission to look at police corruption allegations
Central Florida Public Media
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July 14, 2025
JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended his police minister after explosive allegations of links to organized crime were made against him. Ramaphosa made the announcement in a special address to the nation on Sunday...
RS South Africa champions youth empowerment through skills and innovation on World Youth Skills Day 2025
South Africa Today
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July 14, 2025
RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1) and a leading provider of industrial product and service solutions reaffirms its commitment to empowering young people with the technical and digital skills essential for shaping the...
‘Peacemaker’ Trump can end Africa’s biggest war, former White House advisor says
Fox News
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Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fresh from the success of bringing peace to one African conflict, President Donald Trump and his administration are...
The lamp of compassion ignites West Africa: Dr Pir Syed Lakhte Hassanain Charts a Sufi-inspired path of sacred service
The Standard Gambia
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July 14, 2025
- Advertisement - By Professor Dr Atif Amin Al Hussaini “He gave his wealth in charity to purify himself. Not as payment for favours received, but longed for the pleasure of His Lord, the Highest…”(Al-Layl: 18-21) Under the celestial guidance of...
Experts Advocate $100bn Annual Investments In African Energy Infrastructure
Daily Independent
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July 15, 2025
1 LAGOS – Energy experts and government functionaries have highlighted gas as the bridge between energy access and renewable transition, the need for $100 billion annual investments in African energy infrastructure, and the Media’s critical role...
TUS students support Nurture Africa healthcare teams in Uganda
Westmeath Independent
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Published: Mon 14 Jul 2025, 4:32 PM Nursing students from the Department of Nursing and Healthcare at Technology University of the Shannon (TUS) have returned to Ireland following three weeks volunteering in Uganda where they supported Nurture...
Tanzanian and Burundian nationals arrested in R54.3m drug bust in South Africa
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 14, 2025
Some of the drugs were found hidden in the roof of the raided house. Two foreign nationals are facing drug trafficking charges following a major intelligence-led operation in Goodwood that resulted in the seizure of narcotics worth R54.3 million...
Foreign Minister: Europe Needs Cooperation, Not Tariffs, with Africa and China
Hungary Today
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July 15, 2025
L-R: Péter Szijjártó and Ryad Mezzour (Moroccan Trade Minister) “Brussels has made mistake after mistake in economic policy in recent years, causing the European Union to become increasingly isolated from the global economy at a time when it...
Nigeria's ex-president Buhari, twice leader of Africa's most populous nation, dies aged 82
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
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July 13, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria twice as a military head of state and a democratic president, has died aged 82, his press secretary said Sunday. Buhari died in London on Sunday afternoon, where...
Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria's Military Leader Turned Democratic President Leaves A Mixed Legacy
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN- The Conversation) Nigeria's former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on 13 July aged 82 , was one of two former military heads of state who were later elected as civilian presidents. Buhari was the military head of state of...
Morocco, Africa's leading tourist destination with nearly nine million visitors
Atalayar
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July 14, 2025
According to the latest data published by the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy, Morocco welcomed 8.9 million tourists in the first half of 2025, representing an increase of 19%, or 1.4 million more visits,...
US air base in Aviano switches to colonel in command; Italy garrison’s new leadership is Army Strong
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Col. Beau Diers renders his first salute as commander of the 31st Fighter Wing during the change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 11, 2025. Diers took command of the wing from Brig. Gen. Tad Clark. (Jenna Bond/U.S. Air Force)...
Foreign aid is not a luxury - it’s Europe’s smartest investment
Context
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Through development funding, Europe can secure its influence and prosperity for generations to come. Franz Fayot is a member of parliament and former Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, and Charles Goerens is a Member of...
Zambia Facing A Democratic Crossroads As It Enters A Fresh Constitutional C
The Nigerian Voice
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The election of Zambia’s president, Hakainde Hichilema, in 2021 was widely interpreted as a victory for democracy. Zambia had suffered rising repression under former leader Edgar Lungu, but Hichilema promised democratic accountability. However,...
Global recognition for Power Giants boss
The Standard
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Top local engineer and renewable energy expert Edzai Kachirekwa Top local engineer and renewable energy expert Edzai Kachirekwa is among a galaxy of guest speakers at the 11th International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL), to be held...
Africa’s freshwater ecosystems depend on little creatures like insects and snails: study maps overlooked species
The Conversation
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July 13, 2025
Africa’s tropical belt, defined by the Guinean forests of west Africa and the Congo Basin of central Africa, is globally recognised for its astounding biodiversity. Beneath the surface of this ecological region lies the world of freshwater...