Gabon’s leader Ali Bongo Ondimba will face 18 other candidates in next month’s presidential election, authorities announced Monday. Bongo is favourite to win a third term at the head of the oil-rich West African state ruled by his family for 55 years. The 64-year-old, who took over from his father, Omar Bongo Ondimba in 2009, officially announced in…
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Eswatini: Election With No Democracy On the Horizon
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Israeli parliament passes key part of Netanyahu’s divisive judicial overhaul plan
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Pope Francis praises Uganda’s welcome of refugees
Pope Francis meets with the Prime Minister of Uganda, Ms. Robinah Nabbanja, and expresses his admiration for the welcome extended to migrants and refugees from various countries. By Devin Watkins Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja met on Monday with Pope Francis at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. The encounter lasted around 25 minutes and saw the…
Museveni says ex-DRC leader Kabila harboured ADF
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Sign Language Declared South Africa’s 12th Official Language
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Women’s World Cup – Four African Teams Set Sights On Maiden Glory
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Sea Evacuations begin in Corfu as wildfires chaos hit second Greek Island.
The fires have led to one of the largest-ever evacuations in Greek history. By Guy Birchall and Lauren Russell, news reporters Monday 24 July 2023 04:49, UK Sea evacuations have begun from a beach in Corfu to transport individuals fleeing wildfires on the Greek island – as scores of Britons await repatriation flights out of…
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