Africa
Interpol and Afripol crack down on terror financing across Africa
It’s the first coordinated effort on the continent aimed at disrupting the money networks that fund terrorist activities.
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At least 46 dead after two buses collide on Uganda highway
Two buses and two other vehicles crashed early Wednesday on a highway in western Uganda, killing at least 46 people, police said.
Africa
Probe into alleged NATO defence contract irregularities
Confidential information may have been passed on to firms seeking to secure lucrative defence contracts.
Africa
Cubans honor centenary of icon Celia Cruz
Born in Havana on Oct. 21, 1925, Celia Cruz, nicknamed the “Guarachera of Cuba” and the “Queen of Salsa,” built a solid career as a vocalist on the island before going into exile in 1960 and settling in the United States
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Fuel tanker explosion kills 31 in Nigeria’s Niger state
A tanker truck laden with gasoline exploded Tuesday in north-central Nigeria, killing at least 31 people, police said.
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Overcrowded train crash in Eastern Ethiopia kills 14
An overcrowded train full of merchants collided with a stationary train in a remote part of eastern Ethiopia, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens, a local official said.
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Africa: Weakening Dollar, Strong Exports Drive Eastern Africa's Trade Resilience - Uneca
[New Times] End last month, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Eastern Africa published a press release indicating that, among others, eastern African exports are demonstrating remarkable resilience amid global trade turbulence, defying expectations of decline following sweeping US tariffs and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.
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Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Petrol Tanker Explodes in Niger
[Daily Trust] Many persons have been feared dead in a tanker explosion that occurred along the Essa axis of the Agaie-Bida Road in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, on Tuesday afternoon.
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Faces Intensified Power Cuts As Zesa Shuts Down Hwange Unit 8 for 10 Days
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabweans are set to endure worsening power cuts after ZESA Holdings announced that Hwange Power Station's Unit 8 has been taken off the grid for 10 days due to a technical fault, further straining the country's already fragile electricity supply.
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Africa: G20 Delivers On Promise to Support Africa's Economic Development
[Daily Maverick] The work of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors this year will leave a lasting legacy for Africa's economies. South Africa must ensure it makes the most of hosting this forum and championing the continent's development agenda.
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Liberia: Govt Explains October Salary Delay
[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has provided clarification on the delayed disbursement of October salaries for civil servants and other government employees, attributing the temporary setback to ongoing technical upgrades at its central data center.
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Nigeria: Shoprite Nigeria Struggling Under New Owners As Shelves Go Empty, Stores Close
[Premium Times] Shoprite's decline is most noticeable inside its stores in Abuja, Lagos, and other parts of the country.