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Canada to Formally Recognize Palestine at UN

Canada has announced its intention to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The move was revealed by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, aligning the North American nation with a growing group of Western
July 31, 2025

Nigeria’s inflation jumps to 27-year high

Inflation in Nigeria has risen to its highest rate in more than 27 years. The National Bureau of Statistics said the rate that prices were increasing over the year was up for the 12th straight month. On average, the price of goods
January 16, 2024

Senegal wins AFCON opening Against Gambia

Holders Senegal began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with victory over 10-man underdogs The Gambia. Pape Gueye gave the Teranga Lions the ideal start, collecting Sadio Mane’s pass to fire in a fourth-minute opener from inside the penalty area. Cardiff
January 15, 2024

Guards ordered to stay unarmed as Uganda hosts summit

Private security guards in Uganda have been banned from carrying firearms until after the end of a key international summit starting in the capital, Kampala. Over 4,000 delegates, including UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and heads of state and government, will be
January 15, 2024

Durban beaches closed after devastating floods in South Africa

At least 11 people have died after heavy rains and severe floods hit South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province at the weekend. The severe weather conditions have also caused widespread devastation, including damaging property and infrastructure, cutting off power, displacing dozens and trapping
January 15, 2024

AI will Affect 40% of Jobs globally-IMF

Artificial intelligence is set to affect nearly 40% of all jobs, according to new analysis. IMF’s managing director Kristalina Georgieva says “in most scenarios, AI will likely worsen overall inequality”. Ms Georgieva adds that policymakers should address the “troubling trend” to “prevent
January 15, 2024

Two US Navy sailors missing off the coast of Somalia

Two US Navy sailors have been reported missing at sea while conducting operations off the coast of Somalia, the US military said Friday. The two sailors went missing Thursday evening, US Central Command said in a brief statement. “Search and rescue operations
January 13, 2024
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