Ramaphosa Forges Ahead with National Dialogue as DA Quits, Highlighting South Africa’s Uneasy Coalition Tensions
By James Vusi PRETORIA, South Africa – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday that his flagship national dialogue initiative would proceed, despite the recent withdrawal of the Democratic Alliance…
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Ethiopia Participates in African Union Peace and Security Council Field Mission to Guinea
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Former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja Lands State Job at Pyrethrum Processing Company
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Ghana Orders Foreign Traders Out of Gold Market in Sweeping Reform, Sparking Debate
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Osimhen’s Wage Demands Could Hinder Potential Manchester United Move
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Raila Odinga Calls for Patience as Kenyans Await 2027 Elections
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Williams Urges African Governments to Empower Private Sector for Accelerated Development
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President Tinubu Grants Landmark Presidential Pardon to Herbert Macaulay, 174 Others
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FIFA Investment in African Football Surpasses $1 Billion, Infantino Announces in Kinshasa
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Liberia Gears Up for Extensive Infrastructure Push, Civil Works to Commence October 15
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Rehabilitation a Priority as President Boakai Mobilizes Nation in Anti-Drug Fight, Equips LDEA with New Fleet
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Millions Still Trapped in Poverty Despite Nigeria’s Economic Gains
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Madagascar President Claims Illegal Power Seizure Underway Amid Escalating Dissatisfaction and Military Rebuke
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Cameroon Grapples with Age-Old Leadership as Nonagenarian President Seeks Eighth Term Amidst Youthful Discontent
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