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  1. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    El-Fasher survivors detail RSF escape

    Survivors who fled the Sudanese city of El-Fasher following its capture by the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group have described a harrowing journey to a refugee camp in Al-Dabbah. They reported walking for days through desert terrain, passing numerous dead bodies and facing repeated...
  2. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Kinshasa show revives Mobutu-era nostalgia

    A new exhibition in Kinshasa, initiated by the family of the late dictator Mobutu Sese Seko, aims to present an alternative perspective on his three-decade rule over the Democratic Republic of Congo. The display at the National Museum, titled "Mobutu, A Life, A Destiny," intentionally avoids...
  3. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Sansal's release eases France-Algeria tensions

    The release of French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal has eased a diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria, though significant historical grievances continue to strain their relationship. Sansal was freed after more than a year of imprisonment on charges related to undermining Algeria’s...
  4. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Google pays $40M to aid South African media

    Google has agreed to a financial support package totaling over forty million dollars for South African news publishers, according to the nation's competition authority. The decision follows an investigation that found that the tech giant's practices, along with those of other platforms like...
  5. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    G7 meets in Canada, backs Ukraine and Sudan

    Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven nations concluded a meeting in Canada, presenting a unified stance on Ukraine and Sudan. They pledged to intensify economic pressure on Russia and explore new measures against entities financing its military. The ministers heard from Ukrainian Foreign...
  6. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Zanzibar women gain income from sponge farms

    In Zanzibar’s Jambiani village, women have transitioned from struggling seaweed farms to cultivating sponges, an initiative established by the Swiss NGO Marine Cultures. Rising ocean temperatures and overfishing had devastated the local seaweed industry, a former economic mainstay. Sponges...
  7. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    JNIM takes $50M to free Emirati in Mali

    The Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM secured a ransom of at least fifty million dollars for the release of a kidnapped United Arab Emirates royal family member, marking the largest known payment in the region. This substantial sum is expected to significantly boost the jihadist faction's financial...
  8. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Paris marks decade as IS, Al-Qaeda shift threat

    A decade after the Paris attacks that killed 130 people, analysts report that jihadist groups Islamic State and Al-Qaeda have transformed. Their weakened central command, following the deaths of leaders Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and Ayman al-Zawahiri, has given way to more autonomous and active...
  9. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    US jury awards $28m to Shikha Garg's family

    A United States jury has ordered Boeing to pay 28.45 million dollars to the family of an Indian woman who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash. The case involved Shikha Garg of New Delhi, a victim of one of two fatal 737 MAX crashes. After brief deliberations, the federal court in Chicago...
  10. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Sansal arrives in Germany after Algeria's pardon

    Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has been transferred to Germany for medical care after receiving a pardon from Algerian authorities. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who had previously appealed for the author's release due to his fragile health, confirmed the arrival and thanked...
  11. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    The essay calls GAF to clarify protocols after the crash

    A retired Regimental Sergeant Major has issued a formal communication to the Legal and Public Relations Directorates of the Ghana Armed Forces following a recent helicopter crash. The author emphasizes the necessity of strict adherence to operational protocols governing military equipment and...
  12. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Writer questions Ghana's criteria for presidency

    The author challenges the common Ghanaian practice of dismissing presidential aspirants based on their formal education or English fluency. They argue that advanced degrees and linguistic skill are poor indicators of leadership capability, pointing to highly educated officials who have engaged...
  13. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Six die in El Wak army screening stampede

    A tragic stampede during a military recruitment drive at El Wak Stadium in Accra resulted in six fatalities and numerous injuries. The event, which also occurred in other regional capitals, attracted an overwhelming number of young applicants, highlighting severe youth unemployment. Many...
  14. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    NAIMOS nabs fake task force in Aowin forest

    A group of ten armed individuals, who were impersonating an anti-illegal mining task force, has been apprehended in the Western North Region. The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Secretariat captured the suspects in the Nyankamam-Armoyi forest located in the Aowin Municipality. The group...
  15. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    COCOBOD cites $1.1b losses to cocoa smuggling

    Ghana has lost over 7,100 tonnes of cocoa to smuggling from the Volta and Oti regions over five years, according to the Ghana Cocoa Board. A company director, Jake Kudjo Samahar, reported that this illicit activity resulted in financial losses totaling 1.1 billion dollars, with beans being...
  16. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    IFEJ outlines expectations for the 2026 Ghana budget

    The Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists has outlined its expectations for Ghana's upcoming 2026 budget. In a statement signed by its Interim Chairman, Roger A. Agana, the institute called for realistic economic targets and credible fiscal discipline to reinforce investor confidence...
  17. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    NAFCO says GH¢770m needed for food glut fix

    The National Food Buffer Stock Company requires a minimum of 770 million Ghana cedis to address a severe nationwide food surplus, according to its Chief Executive Officer, George Abradu-Otoo. He stated that an anticipated allocation of 200 million cedis in the upcoming national budget is...
  18. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Mahama touts Ghana's push for food self-reliance

    The Ghanaian government is pursuing economic self-reliance through new agricultural programs and is experiencing strong investor confidence, as indicated by stock market performance. President John Dramani Mahama recently launched the Nkoko Nketenkete Poultry Project, an initiative designed to...
  19. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Mbemba lifts DR Congo past Cameroon 1-0

    A last-minute goal from captain Chancel Mbemba secured a 1-0 victory for the Democratic Republic of Congo against Cameroon. Mbemba scored from a Brian Cipenga corner during stoppage time, advancing his team to the final of the African World Cup qualifying play-offs. The match, played in heavy...
  20. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Nigeria set DR Congo clash for playoff spot

    Nigeria will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in a final match to decide Africa's representative in the upcoming World Cup inter-confederation playoffs. The Nigerian team advanced after a 4-1 extra-time victory against Gabon, while the DR Congo secured its place with a 1-0 win over...
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