The Israeli government has approved a temporary extension of the Gaza ceasefire for the next six weeks, covering the Muslim Ramadan and Jewish Passover periods. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office made the announcement shortly after the first phase of the previously agreed ceasefire expired at midnight on Saturday. Netanyahu’s office …
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KENYA’S industrial and export ambitions have received a major boost as the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has committed to financing the development of industrial parks (IPs) and special economic zones (SEZs) across the country. The initiative, which was formalised at a signing ceremony in Mombasa, aims to enhance manufacturing, value addition, and …
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NAMIBIA honoured its first president, Sam Nujoma, with a state funeral on Saturday, as African leaders gathered to pay their final respects. Nujoma, who led the country to independence in 1990, died at the age of 95. His funeral drew dignitaries from across the continent, reflecting his impact on the struggle against …
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US President Donald Trump has outlined new conditions for future negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stating that further discussions ‘hinge on a clear commitment to peace’. During a press conference following a tense meeting with Zelensky at the White House on Friday, Trump accused the Ukrainian leader of “overplaying …
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WATCH: Heated clash between #Trump & #Zelensky at the White House. Trump scolds Zelensky for not being “thankful” enough for US support & warns he's “gambling with WWIII.” Zelensky fires back after calling Trump a victim of Russian disinfo. Tensions are boiling. 🔥👀 pic.twitter.com/Z5EXq10rbP — Umar Khattak (@iUmarKhattak) March 1, …
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A small ferry was hit by an oil spill cleaning vessel on a river in southern China, state media said on Friday night, killing 11 people while five more are missing. Nineteen people fell overboard during the crash on the Yuanshui River in Hunan province on Tuesday morning, and three …
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NAMIBIA’S Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a legal challenge by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), which sought to have the country’s 2024 presidential election declared invalid due to extended voting in some regions. As reported by AFP, the opposition party refused to recognise the election outcome, arguing that President Nangolo Mbumba had …
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VICE-President Kashim Shettima will on Friday depart Nigeria for Windhoek, Namibia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at a state funeral for Namibia’s founding President, Samuel Nujoma. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Communications, Office of The Vice President, made this known in a statement …
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UNITED Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Washington, United States. Starmer arrived at the White House for talks with President Donald Trump on Ukraine and defence. His meeting with Trump comes after US and Russian officials held talks in Turkey. President Vladimir Putin of Russia said the talks …
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