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Rosatom Highlights Nuclear Innovation at Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town
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Rosatom Highlights Nuclear Innovation at Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town

Representatives of Rosatom participated in the Nuclear Forum held during the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town, where discussions focused on infrastructure development, human capital growth, and the localisation of nuclear projects across the African continent. The forum, which took place on March 5

Mar 7, 2026

Top 10 African Economies That Have Surpassed US$100 Billion GDP Since Independence
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Top 10 African Economies That Have Surpassed US$100 Billion GDP Since Independence

Since gaining independence, several African countries have achieved significant economic milestones. A recent review highlights 10 African nations that have recorded a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of US$100 billion or more, reflecting their economic strength, growth, and development over the decades

Mar 5, 2026

Belgium Detains Three Suspected Cameroon Separatists in War Crimes Probe
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Belgium Detains Three Suspected Cameroon Separatists in War Crimes Probe

Belgian authorities have arrested three individuals suspected of being involved in war crimes linked to the ongoing separatist conflict in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions. The arrests are part of a broader investigation by Belgian prosecutors into alleged crimes committed during the years-long c

Mar 5, 2026

Over 200 Dead After Landslide Hits Coltan Mine in DR Congo
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Over 200 Dead After Landslide Hits Coltan Mine in DR Congo

A devastating landslide at a mining site in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed the lives of more than 200 people, according to the country’s government. The tragic incident occurred at the Rubaya coltan mining site in North Kivu province, located in the eastern part of the country. A

Mar 5, 2026

Escaped Ghanaian Inmate Who Mocked UK Police in Viral Video Rearrested in France
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Escaped Ghanaian Inmate Who Mocked UK Police in Viral Video Rearrested in France

A Ghanaian national who escaped custody in the United Kingdom and later appeared in a viral video taunting police has been rearrested in France, bringing an end to a dramatic international manhunt. The fugitive, identified as Daniel Boakye, had drawn widespread attention after escaping from custody

Mar 4, 2026

M23 Rebels Claim Responsibility for Drone Attack on Kisangani Airport
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M23 Rebels Claim Responsibility for Drone Attack on Kisangani Airport

The M23 rebel group has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting the airport in Kisangani, a key city in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The development marks a new phase in the ongoing conflict between the armed group and Congolese government forces, ra

Mar 3, 2026

SAFTA-Nominated Zanele Potelwa Returns To Host The Highly Anticipated 12th Season Of Tropika Island Of Treasure
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SAFTA-Nominated Zanele Potelwa Returns To Host The Highly Anticipated 12th Season Of Tropika Island Of Treasure

SAFTA-nominated presenter and media personality Zanele Potelwa is officially returning as host of the upcoming 12th season of the popular reality series Tropika Island Of Treasure. This announcement comes at a pinnacle moment for the franchise, which was recently nominated in two categories at the 2

Mar 2, 2026

Ghanaian Man and Nigerian Girlfriend Found Dead in Morocco Apartment
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Ghanaian Man and Nigerian Girlfriend Found Dead in Morocco Apartment

Tragedy struck in Morocco as a Ghanaian man and his Nigerian girlfriend were found dead in their apartment, authorities have confirmed. The discovery has prompted a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Neighbours reportedly raised the alarm after noticing that the coup

Feb 26, 2026

Nigerian Oil Billionaire Ordered to Pay Twin Daughters $43.51 Million
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Nigerian Oil Billionaire Ordered to Pay Twin Daughters $43.51 Million

A Nigerian court has ruled that billionaire businessman Muhammadu Indimi and his privately owned company, Oriental Energy Resources Ltd., must pay $43.51 million to his twin daughters following a protracted legal dispute over unpaid dividends. The Federal High Court delivered the ruling after sister

Feb 25, 2026