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Why Michael Jackson was crowned chief in Ivory Coast in 1992
In 1992, Michael Jackson travelled to West Africa, specifically to Ivory Coast. It was there that he was crowned a…
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Nigerian immigrant begins manufacturing first-ever Black-owned fleet of self-driving pods
A black-owned tech firm based in Miami, Florida, has begun manufacturing self-driving vehicles called JéGO Pods. The firm will start…
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Two killed in twin Al-Shabaab attacks in Somalia
Al-Shabaab militants launched simultaneous attacks on police stations around Somalia’s capital Mogadishu overnight, killing two girls and wounding over a…
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Popular Ugandan singer forced to sweep streets after turning up late for music show
Popular Ugandan singer, Pallaso, has been forced to sweep the streets of Masaka City and apologize to his fans after…
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Zuma’s corruption trial ‘must now resume’ – judge after dismissing all appeals, objections
Former president Jacob Zuma is appearing in the KwaZulu-Natal High Court to appeal Judge Piet Koen’s dismissal of his…
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Rise in use of traditional medicine in China causing new crisis in African nations
A rise in use of Chinese traditional medicines in several African nations have created a new crisis as it is…
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What South Africa has learnt about COVID and what the next steps could be
Vaccination rates in South Africa are sub-optimal. – Source: Emmanuel Croset/AFP via Getty Images After around two years of hyper…
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3 Nigerians killed over alleged theft, drug links in South Africa
Three Nigerian citizens in South Africa have been killed following allegations of theft and drug dealings. This was made known…
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VIDEO: Africa’s third tallest building opened in Ethiopia: Five facts about the edifice
Africa’s third tallest building inaugurated in Ethiopia Structure built by Chinese construction firm The 53-story building belongs to largest commercial…
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Mozambique withdraws primary textbook over page on masturbation, sexuality
Authorities in Mozambique have recalled all science textbooks for grade seven pupils. The book titled ‘The Secret of Life,’ which…
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