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Africa Grapples with Deadliest Cholera Wave in Decades

Across Africa, health officials are sounding the alarm: the continent is currently in the grip of its worst cholera epidemic in 25 years, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). This outbreak is proving to be one of
November 18, 2025

Congo, M23 Move Toward New Peace Path

A renewed sense of cautious hope is emerging in Central Africa after the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel movement signed a fresh framework agreement in Qatar, aimed at easing one of the region’s most protracted conflicts. The
November 18, 2025

Bangladesh Court Sentences Ex-Leader Hasina to Death

Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death after a tribunal found her guilty of authorising a violent crackdown on a student-led uprising that convulsed the country last year. The verdict, delivered in a tightly secured courtroom in Dhaka,
November 18, 2025

Commonwealth Deploys Chakwera for Tanzania Dialogue

The Commonwealth has appointed former Malawi president Dr Lazarus Chakwera as its Special Envoy to Tanzania, assigning him the task of helping ease political tension and supporting the start of a national dialogue after the country’s disputed electoral period. Announced by Commonwealth
November 18, 2025

Pope Urges leaders To listen To the poor.

Pope Leo XIV has called on global leaders to pay attention to the voices of the poor, emphasizing that true peace cannot exist without justice. In a message shared on social media on November 16, 2025, the Pope urged presidents and heads of
November 17, 2025

Bridge Collapse Kills Over 30 Cobalt Miners

 At least 32 miners have died after a makeshift bridge collapsed at a cobalt mine in southeastern DRC on Saturday, authorities confirmed. The tragedy occurred at an informal mining site, where miners were working near flooded areas when the bridge gave way.
November 17, 2025

U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Health and Financial Concerns

A newly issued U.S. directive could make it significantly harder for foreigners to obtain visas, particularly those living with chronic medical conditions or who may lack the financial means to support themselves. The guidance, circulated to embassies  consulates worldwide, instructs officials to
November 15, 2025

Trump Threatens $5 Billion Lawsuit Over BBC Editing

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is likely to sue the BBC for up to $5 billion, after the broadcaster admitted it had misleadingly edited his January 6, 2021, speech. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the
November 15, 2025
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