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Nearly Eight In 10 Zambians Said They Were Recently Targeted With Fraud

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Seventy-nine percent of Zambians TransUnion surveyed from 21 November to 11 December 2024 indicated that they had been targeted by email, online, phone call

Ex-Arsenal mid-fielder Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape

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Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape, British police said on Friday. The 32-year-old also faces one count of sexual assault relating to an alleged offence that took place between 2021 and 2022.

Funeral held for Kenyan blogger whose death in police custody sparked violent protests

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Thousands of people turned out to pay their respects to Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang whose death sparked violent protests after an autopsy report discredited police claims that he died from self-inflicted wounds.

Solar’s Second Act

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Sakhile Ngcongwane, Business Development Manager at SolarAfrica, says that renewable energy is no longer about a few rooftop panels; businesses that want

Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen'

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The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.

South Africa, Austria agree to strengthen ties

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In a sign of strengthening ties, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed his Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen to discuss bilateral relations

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Peter Rufai dies at 61

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Rufai was widely regarded as one of the best African goalkeepers ever and had a 20-year playing career that included stints at clubs in Portugal, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands

Uganda secretly sends hundreds of troops to DR Congo - UN experts

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As many as 1,000 troops have deployed in Bunia, as well as to the Mahagi and Djugu territories in Ituri province without Kinshasa's authorization, according to UN experts. Ugandan authorities say the deployment is meant to tackle the threat posed by CODECO, an armed group operating in Ituri

Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024

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BBC Sport Africa runs down everything you need to know about the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office

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"The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.

In Zimbabwe, metal scrap collecting is reducing environmental pollution

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Collecting scrap metal is a way for some of Zimbabwe's poorest people to make a living. But the job is also an environmental bonus, removing waste that would otherwise pollute the landscape.

Senegal ditches Akon's 'unrealistic' city project

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Designed with curvy skyscrapers and sleek infrastructure, early renderings of Akon City drew comparisons to Marvel's fictional African metropolis Wakanda

Brazil launches major security operation ahead of BRICS Summit

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“As of today, we will have vessels on the water 24 hours a day. These are ships and smaller vessels controlling the entire maritime space,” said Navy Captain, Elinton Coutinho.

Angélique Kidjo makes history as first black African artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Music icon Angélique Kidjo has cemented her place in history, becoming the first African artist to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The honor adds another milestone to an already trailblazing career that has redefined world music.

South Africa: Nandi Nyembe Still Waiting for Fundraising Money Two Months Later

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[Scrolla] Nandi Nyembe says she needs a heater and other basics, but has not seen any of the fundraising money promised to her. The Gauteng Film Commission says it is reviewing the payments, while the minister who gave R20,000 has not been in touch again.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea, TPLF Faction, and Armed Groups of Plotting Rainy Season 'Major Offensive', Decries 'Territorial Occupation'

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[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, has issued a stern diplomatic appeal to U.S. Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio, accusing Eritrea of its "unrelenting cooperation and coordination between a faction of the TPLF", and "other armed groups under their tutelage, to undertake major offensive operations during the upcoming rainy season."

Ghana's Thomas Partey charged with rape in UK

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The ex-Arsenal player is charged with five counts of rape relating to two women, and one count of sexual assault over a third woman.

Namibia halts all state funerals amid criticism of the high cost

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There will be no state funerals until April 2026 - unless the president decides to make an exception.

Empowering Akwa Ibom’s Entrepreneurs for Global Markets at AYWES 2025

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In the heart of Nigeria’s vibrant Akwa Ibom State, a transformative event is set to ignite the ambitions of women and youth entrepreneurs. The Akwa Ibom

Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government

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Moscow previously removed the group, which has ruled over Afghanistan since 2021 and has been accused of grave human rights abuses against the civilian population, from its list of outlawed organisations.

Africa: Match Facts - Nigeria Start TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Campaign Against Tunisia

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[CAF] Perennial favourites Nigeria take on Tunisia in their opening Group B game at the TotalEnergies Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024, with the clash set for the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday (kick-off 17:00 local time / 16:00 GMT).

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