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Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa
1 month, 1 week ago

Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — A deepening political and social crisis in Mozambique will top the agenda of a regional summit this week called after the result of Oct. 9 elections led to weeks of violent protests and prompted the losing candidate to dispute the outcome. In May, the ruling party in South Africa lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since …

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Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa
1 month, 1 week ago

Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

The Independent  

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'Amateurish' thieves steal two Andy Warhol prints, damage two more in botched Dutch gallery heist
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Amateurish' thieves steal two Andy Warhol prints, damage two more in botched Dutch gallery heist

ABC  

Two Andy Warhol prints are missing from a southern Netherlands art gallery, and two more are damaged after a botched heist. Mr Peet Visser said the thieves kicked off the heist with a "bomb attack" to blow open the gallery door, but it "was so violent that my entire building was destroyed" and nearby stores were also damaged. But Mr …

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China-Africa Summit Shines a Spotlight on Eswatini, Taiwan’s Lone Partner in Africa
2 months ago

China-Africa Summit Shines a Spotlight on Eswatini, Taiwan’s Lone Partner in Africa

The Diplomat  

From September 4 to 6, Beijing hosted the triennial Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, which set a new record for attendance: 51 African heads of state and government, according to China’s Foreign Ministry. Asked about Eswatini’s status as the “only African country not participating in FOCAC,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on September 4 that “African countries widely …

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Eswatini opposition party claims its leader was poisoned in an assassination attempt
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Eswatini opposition party claims its leader was poisoned in an assassination attempt

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Eswatini’s main opposition leader was poisoned in an assassination attempt, his party claimed Wednesday, putting renewed scrutiny on the southern African country that is one of the last remaining absolute monarchies and where authorities have for years moved to quash pro-democracy movements. The People’s United Democratic Movement party said its president, Mlungisi Makhanya, was hospitalized …

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Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure
6 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

Al Jazeera  

Taipei chooses pragmatism over ideology in relations with its diplomatic allies, but it might not be enough to keep Beijing at bay. “That is part of the reason why Taiwan’s diplomatic allies are very important even if they are all quite small economically and demographically,” he said. “But Taiwan’s diplomatic allies have a seat at the table in these organisations …

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South Africa legalises cannabis use. Will the rest of Africa follow?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa legalises cannabis use. Will the rest of Africa follow?

Al Jazeera  

It’s now legal for South Africans to grow and use cannabis. Just one day before the historic ballot, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, making South Africa the first African nation to legalise the use of marijuana. “These dispensaries are everywhere in South Africa,” added Charl Henning, another member of Myrtle’s team. However, rural areas were …

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Big game opportunity for Varun Beverages in South African safari
1 year ago

Big game opportunity for Varun Beverages in South African safari

Live Mint  

Investors in shares of Varun Beverages Ltd are buzzing with excitement. What’s more, the company’s decision to venture into South Africa via the acquisition of The Beverage Co pushed the VBL stock to a new 52-week high of ₹1,380, up 7% on Wednesday. Given that PepsiCo has a negligible market share in South Africa, there is a significant value-creation opportunity …

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Chief justices, judges and dignitaries of 61 countries receive warm reception
1 year, 1 month ago

Chief justices, judges and dignitaries of 61 countries receive warm reception

Hindustan Times  

Over 250 chief justices, judges and legal luminaries along with presidents, prime ministers and other dignitaries from 61 countries of the world were accorded a warm welcome at CMS Kanpur Road premises on Friday. Dignitaries at the CMS Kanpur Road in Lucknow to attend the ‘24th International Conference of Chief Justices of the world’. CMS founder and convener of the …

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An election with no parties: Africa's Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds vote
1 year, 2 months ago

An election with no parties: Africa's Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds vote

The Independent  

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Africa’s Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds an election without political parties
1 year, 2 months ago

Africa’s Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds an election without political parties

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The small southern African nation of Eswatini held elections Friday to decide part of the makeup of its Parliament, even as its extremely wealthy king retains absolute power, political parties are banned and elected representatives can merely advise a monarch whose family has reigned supreme for 55 years. As king, or the “Ngwenyama” — which …

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Egypt struggle to Cup of Nations victory without Salah
1 year, 3 months ago

Egypt struggle to Cup of Nations victory without Salah

The Hindu  

Egypt sorely missed rested captain and star forward Mohamed Salah on Friday as it laboured to a 1-0 win over Ethiopia in the final round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. “I wanted to grant him a well-deserved rest after he played seven consecutive matches in the past 23 days,” Egypt coach Rui Vitoria told an eve-of-match press conference. Victory …

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Man United's stars will clock up almost 100,000 miles travel during this international break... but Nottingham Forest's players must go even FURTHER! How far each Premier League team will travel in th
1 year, 3 months ago

Man United's stars will clock up almost 100,000 miles travel during this international break... but Nottingham Forest's players must go even FURTHER! How far each Premier League team will travel in th

Daily Mail  

The first international break of the new season is here but Premier League players won't be afforded much time for rest and relaxation as they represent their respective nations. Cristian Romero - Ecuador, Bolivia - TOTAL MILES: 14,492 Richarlison - Bolivia, Peru - TOTAL MILES: 12,974 Ivan Perisic - Latvia, Armenia - TOTAL MILES: 4,837 Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - San Marino, …

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Taiwan’s President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa
1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan’s President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday began a four-day trip to the African nation of Eswatini, one of her island’s 13 remaining allies. Tsai, who is serving her last year as president, is visiting the country of 1.1 million people in southern Africa to “celebrate the friendship between the two countries,” she said as she departed Taiwan. …

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Taiwan's President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa
1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan's President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

The Independent  

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Paraguay’s president-elect recommits to ties as Taiwan’s last ally in South America
1 year, 5 months ago

Paraguay’s president-elect recommits to ties as Taiwan’s last ally in South America

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena, committed to maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan on Wednesday, going against a trend of Taipei’s diplomatic allies switching their allegiance to China. Pena, during a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, affirmed “our commitment as Paraguayans to stand with the people of Taiwan for the next five years.” Paraguay is one of only …

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Zulu king's entourage denies rumours he is ill
1 year, 5 months ago

Zulu king's entourage denies rumours he is ill

The Hindu  

Uncertainty reigned on Sunday over the health of South Africa's Zulu king, the head of the country's most influential traditional monarchy, with his spokesman denying reports he had been hospitalised. The king preferred treatment in Eswatini because "his parents had both received treatment in South Africa and subsequently died", he said. "It appears that there is an orchestrated agenda and …

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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanks Belize for support amid 'constant threats' from China
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanks Belize for support amid 'constant threats' from China

Firstpost  

Belize City, Belize: Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday thanked Belize for its diplomatic support amid “constant threats and pressure” from China. Taiwan, Tsai added in an address to Belize’s National Assembly, faced “constant threats and pressure from the neighbor on the other side of the Taiwan Strait.” Other than Guatemala and Belize, Taiwan retains diplomatic ties with 11 other …

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China says no conditions on Honduras diplomatic deal
1 year, 8 months ago

China says no conditions on Honduras diplomatic deal

Al Jazeera  

Honduras has become the latest Latin American country to open formal diplomatic ties with Beijing and end relations with Taiwan. China says there were no conditions attached to a recent decision by Honduras to end its decades-long diplomatic relationship with Taiwan and establish formal ties with Beijing. “Diplomatic ties are not something for trade,” Mao said, responding to a question …

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Unknown gunmen kill popular Eswatini opposition politician
1 year, 11 months ago

Unknown gunmen kill popular Eswatini opposition politician

Al Jazeera  

Thulani Maseko was shot dead on Saturday night by unknown attackers. Gunmen in Eswatini killed a prominent opposition politician and human rights lawyer at his home, hours after the country’s absolute monarch challenged activists opposed to his rule. Maseko was a leading human rights lawyer and columnist in Eswatini who had a pending court battle with King Mswati III over …

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Cervical Cancer Remains A Burden In Many Countries, Cases In India Down In Last 30 Years: Study In Lancet
2 years ago

Cervical Cancer Remains A Burden In Many Countries, Cases In India Down In Last 30 Years: Study In Lancet

ABP News  

Cervical cancer burden remains high in many low- and middle-income countries, but cases have declined in several regions of the world, including India, according to an observational study published in The Lancet Global Health journal. With an aim to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer below a threshold of four cases per 100,000 women per year in every country by …

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UN condemns Russia’s annexation move: How did countries vote?
2 years, 2 months ago

UN condemns Russia’s annexation move: How did countries vote?

Al Jazeera  

A country breakdown of the UN General Assembly vote rejecting Russia’s annexations in Ukraine. The United Nations General Assembly condemned Moscow’s attempt to annex four regions of Ukraine last month in a global show of anger towards President Vladimir Putin’s Russia. In total, 143 countries backed Wednesday’s resolution reaffirming Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity. Here is a country breakdown of …

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Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Sadio Mane Scores Last-gasp Penalty to Secure Senegal Win
2 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Sadio Mane Scores Last-gasp Penalty to Secure Senegal Win

News 18  

Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored a penalty eight minutes into added time to give Senegal a dramatic 1-0 win over heart-broken Rwanda on Tuesday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. This means only one team from Zambia, the Comoros and Lesotho will also go to the finals, and the Zambians are desperate to avoid failing to qualify for four …

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More African countries report increased COVID-19 cases
2 years, 7 months ago

More African countries report increased COVID-19 cases

China Daily  

A man rides his bike past a mural that shows people wearing facemasks, at Soweto's Kliptown, South Africa, Feb 1, 2022. During the week ending May 15, South Africa, Tanzania, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Burundi reported the highest number of new cases, with South Africa leading with 50, 404 new COVID-19 cases. Compared to the week ending May 8, South Africa's …

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