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Malawi Mourns as Vice-President Dies in Tragic Plane Crash
In a tragic turn of events, Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima died in a plane crash on Monday, as announced by President Lazarus Chakwera in a televised address. The military aircraft, carrying Chilima and nine others, was en route from Lilongwe to Mzuzu Airport when poor visibility forced it to attempt a return to the […]
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ANC to set up Government of National Unity: A New Era for South Africa
In a significant move following a pivotal election, South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) announced on Thursday its intention to initiate discussions with other political entities with the aim of forming a Government of National Unity. This decision comes in the wake of a landmark election where the ANC, the party of Nelson Mandela and […]
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South Africa Elections Final Results: What Happens Next?
After all the ballots have been counted in South Africa, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has received only 40.18% of the votes in Wednesday’s election, well short of a majority. For the first time since the end of apartheid in 1994, the once-dominant party will need to make a deal with other parties to […]
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Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s Mother Passes Away
Marian Robinson, the beloved mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, has passed away. Mrs. Robinson, known for her unwavering support and quiet strength, was a cherished figure both within her family and to the American public who came to know her during the Obama presidency. Born and raised in Chicago, Marian Robinson dedicated her […]
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ANC Announces R100,000 Reward for Information on Threatening Voice-Note
In a bid to address the circulation of a disturbing and malicious voice-note, the African National Congress (ANC) has announced a R100,000 reward for any information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible. The voice-note, widely shared on social media, falsely implicates ANC provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo and contains alarming threats against elderly […]
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Donald Trump Becomes First U.S. President Convicted of a Crime: Guilty on 34 Counts
In a historic and unprecedented legal development, Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime when a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business documents. The conviction stems from a cover-up payment made to silence a porn star ahead of the 2016 election. After deliberating over two days, […]
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South Africa General Election: ‘We Don’t Live in Castles in the Sky,’ Says Zille on DA’s Chances of Winning 51% Nationally
As South Africa gears up for one of the most pivotal general elections since the end of apartheid, Democratic Alliance (DA) heavyweight Helen Zille remains grounded about the party’s prospects. While the DA aspires to secure 51% of the national vote in Wednesday���s election, Zille emphasized that the party does not harbor unrealistic expectations. Zille’s […]
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South Africans Head to the Polls: Could the ANC Lose Its Majority?
On May 29, South Africa will witness a pivotal moment in its democratic history as some 28 million registered voters head to the polls. This election is poised to be one of the most significant since the end of apartheid, with the African National Congress (ANC) facing the possibility of losing its majority for the […]
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South African Court Disqualifies Zuma from Parliamentary Candidacy
In a pivotal decision that is set to reshape the political landscape of South Africa, the Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma is not eligible to run for parliament in the upcoming South African election 2024. This ruling, delivered on Monday, cites Zuma’s 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021 […]
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South Africa Elections 2024: Jacob Zuma Unveils New Party Manifesto
Former South African President Jacob Zuma on Saturday lamented the high levels of poverty among Black South Africans and promised to create jobs and tackle the scourge of crime as he launched his new political party’s manifesto ahead of the country’s much-anticipated elections. Addressing thousands of supporters at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, Zuma detailed the […]