South Africa Bus Crash Kills 45, but 8-Year-old Survives: The bus, which was carrying people from Botswana to an Easter weekend pilgrimage in South Africa ...
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Quick Glance: South Africa Bus Tragedy: 45 Dead, 8-Year-Old Sole Survivor
- A bus plunged 165 feet into a ravine, resulting in 45 fatalities, with only an 8-year-old girl surviving.
- The girl received medical attention after the crash on the way to an Easter pilgrimage in South Africa.
- The incident occurred on a scenic, mountainous road near Moria, a pilgrimage site.
- South Africa had over 12,400 road fatalities in 2022, highlighting road safety concerns.
“Corruption is a poison - whatever it touches, it destroys”
In an interview with the Africa Daily Podcast, Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai talks to @kasujja ... Show more
It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
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Quick Glance: Bittersweet Easter for Chocolate Lovers and African Cocoa Farmers
- Changing climate negatively impacts global cocoa supply and West African cocoa farmers’ earnings.
- Cocoa exports from Ivory Coast down by a third lead to a sharp rise in cocoa prices globally.
- Major chocolate manufacturers increase chocolate prices to boost profits while consumers pay more.
- Smaller chocolate businesses struggle with rising cocoa prices and declining sales as efforts to boost cocoa production are implemented.
Nigeria's central bank sets minimum capital base for banks: Nigeria's central bank on Thursday announced new minimum capital requirements for banks in a bid to ...
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UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for food and water into Gaza
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Quick Glance: UN Court Mandates Israel to Open More Crossings for Aid in Gaza
- The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to take steps to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel, and other supplies into the war-torn enclave.
- In its legally binding order, the court instructed Israel to ensure the unhindered provision of basic services and humanitarian assistance without delay, such as food, water, fuel, and medical supplies.
- Israel was also directed to prevent actions by its military that could harm Palestinians' rights under the Genocide Convention and report back on the implementation of the orders within a month.
- The court highlighted the critical situation in Gaza, noting the increasing risk of famine, deaths from malnutrition, and dehydration, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address the humanitarian crisis.
45 killed, one injured in Limpopo bus crash at start of Easter weekend: Forty-five people were killed and an eight-year-old child, who was seriously injured ...
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Africa Live: Deadly cyclone hits northern Madagascar - BBC News: At least six people have died with some of them having drowned in floodwaters - and other ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Court Sentences Former Liberian Rebel Leader to 30 Years - BBC News
- Police in Togo dispersed an opposition press conference convened to discuss a controversial constitutional reform. Concerns exist that shifting from a presidential to a parliamentary system could lead to the long-standing President, Faure Gnassingbe, staying in power indefinitely.
- Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, formally inaugurated the nation's inaugural interest-free commercial Islamic bank. This financial institution is expected to play a substantial role in advancing the country's financial sector.
- A South African entrepreneur has been implicated in the murder of renowned rapper AKA. Allegedly, the individual transferred a significant sum of money to one of the current suspects on trial for the rapper's homicide.
- A French court commuted the life sentence of former Liberian rebel leader Kunti Kamara to 30 years. He was convicted of crimes against humanity and violence against civilians during Liberia's civil war.
Nigeria to free 313 suspected Boko Haram insurgents for lack of evidence: Nigeria's military will free more than 300 people suspected of being part of the Boko ...
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African Union 'warmly congratulates' Senegal's Faye on presidential election win: The African Union on Friday congratulated anti-establishment opposition ...
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Jacob Zuma barred from running in South Africa elections: South Africa's ex-president is barred from standing in May's general election, it is announced.
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Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel graduated from college with degrees in education and are both teaching fifth grade in Minnesota ... Show more
Quick Glance: Conjoined twin Abby Hensel, of TLC's 'Abby & Brittany,' is now married to an Army veteran
- Abby and Brittany Hensel, known from the TLC reality series, have transitioned from a duo to a trio.
- The marriage of Abby, the left-side conjoined twin, to Josh Bowling, a nurse and United States Army veteran, took place in 2021. They reside in Minnesota, the birthplace and hometown of the Hensel twins.
- As per the 'Today' show, which acquired marriage records for the spouses, the sisters both work as fifth-grade teachers in their home state.
- Abby and Josh kept their marital union private until 2023, when they unveiled photos of the wedding ceremony on their TikTok @abbyandbrittanyhensel. A resurfaced clip from a wedding guest depicted an intimate moment from the couple's wedding on Facebook.
I can out-debate most people with doctorates when it comes to politics — Steenhuisen
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Quick Glance: Steenhuisen: A DA-ANC Coalition Still Under Consideration
- John Steenhuisen, leader of the Democratic Alliance, states that his main concerns are getting the Multi-Party Charter over the 51% mark and winning the elections.
- Steenhuisen mentions that a coalition with the governing party might be the 'least worst option' to prevent the radicals from taking over.
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US urges UN Security Council action to get aid into Sudan from Chad: The United States warned on Thursday that it would push the U.N. Security Council to take ...
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ICJ tells Israel to open more land crossings for Gaza aid: The top UN court told Israel to take measures "without delay" to open more border crossings ...
dw.com/en/icj-orders-israel-to-open-more-land-crossings-for-gaza-aid/a-68694966
Egypt population growth continues slowing to 1.4%, government says: Population growth in Egypt, the Arab world's most populous country, slowed to 1.4% in 2023 ...
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alal Nassar, a Hamas representative, openly criticised Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, saying he is no different to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ... Show more
UN rights committee urges UK to drop plan to deport refugees to Rwanda: The United Nations Human Rights Committee urged Britain on Thursday to abandon a ...
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Ireland to Intervene in South Africa’s Genocide Case at ICJ; Protests Continue in Amman, Jordan
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Quick Glance: Ireland's Involvement in South Africa's Case Against Israel Regarding Gaza Invasion
- The government of Ireland is planning to engage in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
- With the aim of prioritizing the protection of civilians in the interpretation of the convention, Ireland intends to submit a Declaration of Intervention under Article 63 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.
- After a thorough analysis and consultation, the government has decided to intervene in the case, condemning the violation of international law due to the events in Israel and Gaza.
- The filing of the declaration will occur post-government approval and after South Africa has submitted its memorial. Ireland will collaborate with other partners to intervene.
South Africa’s Main Opposition Leader Resists Coalition With ANC: South Africa’s main opposition party will resist forming a coalition with the ruling African ...
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Okuama Resident Who Said Slain Soldiers Were Not for Peacekeeping on Army’s Wanted List
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US judge refuses to block new FEMA flood insurance rate overhaul: A U.S. judge on Thursday rejected a request by 10 Republican-led states to temporarily block ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-judge-refuses-block-new-fema-flood-insurance-rate-overhaul-2024-03-28/
Zambian Inflation at 25-Month High as El Niño Fans Food Costs: Zambia’s annual inflation rate leapt to a more than two-year high as its worst drought on record ...
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The newly appointed Minister of State for trade, industry and cooperatives (trade), Gen Wilson Mbadi has handed over the office of the Chief of Defence Forces ... Show more
How President Joseph Boakai hopes to rid Liberia of its problems: Joseph Boakai tells the BBC he is trying to change the mindset of those who think government is ...
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President William Ruto asserts the need for humanity, kindness and sharing with the less fortunate in his Easter message; says Kenya can "overcome its ... Show more
Bobi Wine disowns man who asked Museveni to pardon jailed NUP supporters : NUP leader Bobi Wine says he does not represent the party's position
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Are US-South Africa ties at breaking point over Israel’s war on Gaza?: A US bill is calling to reassess US-South Africa relations, pointing to tensions amid the ...
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Cost of South African Barbecue Cools as El Niño Threat Looms - Bloomberg: The price of a traditional South African barbecue rose at a slower pace for a second ...
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Boy Mamabolo accuses ANC of robbing him of seat in parliament by 'manipulating' candidate list
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Quick Glance: Boy Mamabolo Accuses ANC of Manipulating Candidate List
- Boy Mamabolo has taken legal action against the ANC, alleging that his name was removed from the national candidate list after being elected by '240 branches.'
- He claims that his name was initially on the list but later removed, which he views as an unlawful manipulation of the candidate list and undermining the democratic will of ANC voters.
- In court papers seen by TimesLIVE, Mamabolo claims to be a victim of factionalism within the ANC.
- An urgent application has been filed in the Johannesburg High Court to be heard before the finalization of the candidate list by the IEC on April 10.
One of Africa’s largest airlines, Kenya Airways, made an operating profit in 2023 – the first time since 2017.
Part of the reason for the success was a more ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 25-31 March 2024 - BBC News: Bringing you the latest news from around Africa at bbc.com/africalive.
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Quick Glance: Africa News: 25-31 March 2024
- Six people found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid after a decade-long wait
- Kenya Airways reports an operating profit for the first time since 2017
- Cocoa prices hit a record high due to harvest failures caused by droughts
- Ugandan government instructs all civil servants to exercise weekly for health benefits
Former Senegal prime minister concedes defeat in presidential election to opposition candidate
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Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat Getting Facility To Ramp-Up Production In Australia
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Former CJ Maraga wins round one against Ahmednasir: Court declines to strike out defamation case filed by Maraga against senior lawyer as Judge rules the former ...
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President William Ruto flags off the 2024 WRC Safari Rally at KICC taking place from March 28-31 in Naivasha; Kenyans urged to turn up in large numbers to ... Show more
Nigeria unveils revamped economic management structure amid rising hardship: President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced an overhaul of Nigeria's economic ...
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Mashatile leads a task team to address water crisis: Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the task team would meet after the Easter holidays.
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Muslim families displaced by conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo's east are observing Ramadan under the shadow of war ... Show more
Cash-Tight Tunisia Snubs Qatari Aid Plan as Risking Independence: Tunisia’s parliament barred a state-run Qatari fund from expanding into the cash-strapped North ...
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State plans to extend WRC from three to five-day event, Ruto says: Government to extend the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally from a three-day sporting ...
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South Africa Expropriation Bill Approved in National Assembly: Lawmakers from South Africa’s ruling African National Congress voted in favor of newly drafted ...
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Senegal's opposition candidate Faye won over 54% of vote, full provisional results show
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Kalonzo to Ruto: Prepare for new wave to sweep you out of power: Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned to President William Ruto of a brewing political wave ...
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South Africa Vote: ANC Loses Bid to Bar Zuma Party from Election: South Africa’s ruling African National Congress lost a bid to have the party endorsed by its ...
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Quick Glance: Court Ruling Favors Zuma Party
- The ANC's attempt to remove the breakaway uMkhonto we Sizwe Party from the ballot for the national and provincial elections on 29 May was rejected by the Electoral Court.
- Consequently, the party led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma will have the opportunity to participate in the elections, although it will encounter a separate legal challenge regarding the usage of the name MK at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Wednesday.
- The verdict signifies a significant victory for the emerging party and its advocates, with a portion of supporters congregating at the court premises awaiting the pronouncement of the judgment.
Army Corps of Engineers to deploy 1,100 personnel to Baltimore: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is deploying more than 1,100 personnel to Baltimore, Md. ...
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Quick Glance: Wife of Baltimore bridge collapse survivor reveals workers' situation during tragedy
- The wife of a construction worker who survived the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse describes it as a miracle that he survived as he cannot swim.
- Julio Cervantes was one of eight construction workers on the bridge when the Dali cargo ship crashed into a support pillar, causing the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River.
- Search teams successfully located two individuals in the Port of Baltimore related to the bridge collapse incident.
- President Joe Biden has committed to rebuilding the bridge promptly, with the National Transportation Safety Board conducting an investigation into the incident.
Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
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One of Africa’s largest airlines, Kenya Airways, made an operating profit in 2023 – the first time since 2017.
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Get Dashlane’s NSA-Approved Encryption: Dashlane stands out with its acclaimed UX, delivering a user-friendly password management tool praised for its robust ...
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone discussions with Mali's junta leader, Assimi Goita, focusing on security and economic cooperation ... Show more
Speaker Anita Among has protested the move by Ministry of Finance to slash Parliament’s budget by 50%, with MPs describing the decision as humiliating and ... Show more
Naira Gains Value, Sells for N900 Per Dollar in Lagos: Olalode, a currency exchanger based in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, told FIJ that he was buying a dollar ...
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Peggy is a stout and muscular Staffordshire bull terrier and Molly is a magpie. In the four years since their unlikely bond was posted online ... Show more
Quick Glance: Premier Supports Influencers in Illegally Raising Molly the Magpie
- Gold Coast social media influencers Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen surrendered the magpie Molly due to lack of permits.
- Premier Steven Miles aims to collaborate with authorities to ensure proper care for Molly.
- Molly the magpie was taken from the wild without permission, but the Premier believes a solution can be found in the best interest of the animal.
- An online petition with nearly 60,000 signatures calls for the reunion of Molly with Peggy and her family.
Ireland to intervene in South Africa genocide case against Israel at ICJ: Irish FM said events in Gaza represent the ‘blatant violation of international ...
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Members of Parliament from National Unity Platform (NUP) and some party supporters have started arriving at Bulange Mengo ... Show more
‘Over my dead body’, say Gambian mothers amid efforts to lift FGM ban: As politicians work to repeal anti-female circumcision law, women stand firm to shield the ...
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile has asked that Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula be given a chance to clear her name in the courts rather than being forced to ... Show more
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday disclosed that it sold $10,000 to each Bureau De Change operators at a rate of N1,251 per U.S. dollar ... Show more
Orioles sale to David Rubenstein finalized after MLB approval: The sale of the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by billionaire David Rubenstein has ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/03/27/orioles-sale-david-rubenstein-finalized/
A Tunisian court sentenced four people to death and two people to life in prison on charges of participating in the murder of prominent political leader Chokri ...
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The leader of the Patriotic Alliance Gayton Mckenzie took to social media and announced he would be putting up a R1 million reward for the safe return of ... Show more
No peace, no submission. Resistance go forward.”
Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters have rallied in cities across Morocco to denounce Israel’s actions and ... Show more
ZWL/USD Zimbabwe Inflation at 7-Month High as Finance Minister Pledges to Act: Zimbabwean annual inflation surged to a seventh-month high, days after the finance ...
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Should we ‘be fruitful and multiply’?: This edited extract from Power and Faith by Ponthso Pilane explores the issues of religion, pregnancy and abortion
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Togo's opposition rejects constitutional reform, calls for protests | Africanews: Activists and opposition leaders in Togo called on Wednesday (Mar ...
africanews.com/2024/03/28/togos-opposition-rejects-constitutional-reform-calls-for-protests/
Educor in South Africa: Thousands of students in limbo after 'dysfunctional' colleges banned
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France's parliament condemns 1961 police massacre of Algerians in Paris: The French parliament's lower house on Thursday approved a resolution condemning as ...
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South African rand flat ahead of central bank's rate decision: South Africa's rand was little changed in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of the central bank's ...
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Liberia: French court hands former rebel leader 30-year prison sentence | Africanews
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MPs rebuke PSST Ramadhan Ggoobi for his media utterances that Parliament does not have the right to appropriate the budget ... Show more
HRW accuses Wagner of killing civilians with Malian army | Africanews: "Mali's Russia-backed transitional military government is not only committing ...
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Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
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