Tag: African
West African social media fizzes with pro-BRICS content
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BRICS Summit narrow format session in Kazan, Russia, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.
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West African social media is abuzz with posts promoting a...
Why African leaders like Cameroon’s President Paul Biya hides his health
AFPIn 1996, it was public knowledge that the kleptocratic leader of Zaire (now DR Congo) Mobutu Sese Seko, had been receiving treatment for prostate...
African nations race to put satellites in space
SpaceXCurrently, many African nations with young space programmes are dependent on foreign technology and experts, says Temidayo Oniosun, managing director of Space in Africa,...
Phala Phala scandal: Cyril Ramaphosa won’t be charged, South African prosecutors say
South African prosecutors say they will not pursue criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to the controversial farm theft scandal that nearly...
Bela bill: South African education reform threatens GNU
AFPThe durability of South Africa’s uneasy governing coalition is set to be tested as President Cyril Ramaphosa signs new education measures into law...