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Gaetz pick shows value Trump places on loyalty and retribution/in /by
President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday, bypassing more experienced options in favor of a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and whom Trump has tasked with dramatically overhauling the Justice Department.
Grossi pushes for “concrete results” during Iran visit/in /by
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday commented on Iran's advancing atomic program as wars in the Middle East rage on and Donald Trump will return to the White House.
Africa CDC endorses Morocco’s Mpox test/in /by
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced Thursday its endorsement of Morocco's locally developed mpox test, marking a significant step forward in Africa's response to the ongoing outbreak.
New report shows sub-Saharan Africa receives the least diabetes treatment/in /by
A new study finds that over 800 million adults suffer from diabetes worldwide with sub-Saharan Africa receiving roughly 5-10 percent of treatment
South Africa declines aid for thousands of illegal Miners in closed mine/in /by
The miners in the mineshaft in Stilfontein are believed to be suffering from a lack of food, water and other basic necessities after police closed off the entrances used to transport their supplies underground.
Nigeria signs $1.2 billion deal with Chinese state-owned company to revamp key gas plant/in /by
Minister of State for Gas Ekperikpe Ekpo expressed optimism about the “significant investment,” stating that it would position the smelter “back on the path to becoming a leading aluminium producer for both domestic and international markets.”
Sudan keeps key aid crossing from Chad open to keep humanitarian aid flowing/in /by
Sudan’s military-controlled government said Wednesday that a key border crossing with Chad will stay open to keep much-needed humanitarian aid flowing into the western Darfur region which has been a center of fighting in the country’s ongoing war.
Protesters demand rich countries pay fair share in climate finance amid COP29 negotiations/in /by
Activists at COP29 have emphasized issues of "climate colonialism" and "climate apartheid." Climate colonialism refers to how wealthy nations use their resources to implement climate solutions abroad, often prioritizing profit over the well-being of local communities
Somaliland counts votes after pivotal election/in /by
It is the fourth presidential poll since the region broke away from Somalia three decades ago. The exercise was dominated by a deal granting Ethiopia access to 20 kilometers of the Gulf of Aden coastline in exchange for recognition
What next for Safa president Danny Jordaan?/in /by
Safa president Danny Jordaan has been released on bail amid allegations he used the organisation’s funds for personal interest