Tag: Africa
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Idris Elba’s to Relocate to Africa to Encourage a New Chapter in African Cinema
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Idris Elba, the celebrated British actor of Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian origin, has made news for his plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade. This initiative is part of his larger plan to boost the continent’s booming film industry by creating film studios in major African cities like…
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Fatal Fuel Explosion Near Kampala: A Tragedy and a Wake-Up Call
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On October 22, 2024, Uganda awoke to sad news: a gasoline truck had toppled and exploded on the outskirts of Kampala, killing 11 people, including two youngsters. The tragedy happened in Kigogwa Town on Bombo Road, which connects the capital with the northern city of Gulu. What should have been…
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Why African Leaders Maintain Secrecy Around Their Health
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The secrecy surrounding the health of African leaders is a topic that has repeatedly drawn attention, especially when rumors about their well-being become widespread. In the last few weeks, speculation about the health of two African presidents—Paul Biya of Cameroon and Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi—has reignited debate on why leaders…
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Kenya’s Impeached Deputy President Gachagua Alleges Assassination Attempts
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In his first public statement since being impeached, Kenya’s former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made serious allegations against President William Ruto. Speaking just hours after being discharged from Karen Hospital in Nairobi, Gachagua claimed that his life has been under threat and accused the president of orchestrating a year…
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Police Release Protesters Arrested at #EndSARS Memorial in Lagos
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The Lagos State police command has released at least 22 individuals who were arrested during the #EndSARS memorial protest held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Lekki tollgate. The protest, which aimed to honor those who lost their lives during the 2020 #EndSARS demonstrations, was met with heavy police…
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Zimbabwe to Compensate White Farmers for Land Seized 20 Years Ago
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In a historic move, Zimbabwe is set to compensate local and foreign white farmers who lost land and property during the controversial farm seizures that began over two decades ago. The land redistribution program, initiated by the late President Robert Mugabe in 2000, aimed to correct colonial-era injustices, but led…
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Deadly Tanker Explosion in Nigeria Leaves Over 140 Dead
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A devastating explosion occurred in Nigeria today when a gasoline tanker truck overturned and burst into flames, claiming the lives of over 140 people. The incident took place in the town of Majiya, Jigawa state, leaving dozens more injured and a community in mourning. The tanker driver lost control of…
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Nigeria’s Electricity Grid Collapses Again, Plunging Cities into Darkness
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In yet another major setback for Nigeria’s energy sector, the country’s national electricity grid collapsed once again on Tuesday morning, leaving numerous cities across the nation in darkness. The collapse, which occurred at 9:17 a.m., marked the second major grid failure in just 24 hours, following a similar disruption on…