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South Africa’s Budget Proposal Faces Divisions Over VAT Increase

South Africa's finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, presented the highly anticipated 2025/26 national budget on Wednesday, weeks after its original due date. The budget includes key proposals aimed at boosting the…

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African Union Rejects RSF’s Parallel Government in Sudan, Warns of Threat to National Unity

The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has strongly rejected the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declaration of a parallel government in Sudan, warning that such an action undermines the…

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India and Mauritius Strengthen Ties with Key Agreements and Vision for the Global South

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized his vision for the Global South on Wednesday during a two-day state visit to Mauritius, following discussions with his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam. Speaking…

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Prime Minister Modi Attends Mauritius National Day Celebrations, Receives Highest Honor

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the National Day celebrations of Mauritius on Wednesday as the Chief Guest, marking his second appearance in this esteemed role. His first invitation to…

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Senegal Ratifies Long-Awaited Agreement with Morocco to Allow Prisoner Transfers

After more than two decades of anticipation, Senegal’s parliament has finally ratified a historic bilateral agreement with Morocco that will enable detained Senegalese nationals to serve their sentences in their…

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Mali Suspends Salaries of 151 Teachers Amid Ongoing Education Crisis

Authorities in northern Mali have announced the suspension of salaries for 151 teachers who have been absent from their posts for extended periods due to ongoing insecurity in the region.…

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Somali Security Forces End 24-Hour Hotel Siege by al-Shabab, Several Killed in Attack

Somali security forces have successfully ended a 24-hour siege at the Cairo Hotel in Beledweyne on Wednesday, after a deadly attack by the al-Shabaab militant group. The assault, which began…

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Patrice Motsepe Re-Elected CAF President, Pledges to Seek Private Investment for African Stadiums

Patrice Motsepe was re-elected unopposed as President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday, marking the start of his second four-year term. The 54 member federations of CAF,…

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Six New Members Elected to CAF Executive Committee Following Fierce Election at Extraordinary General Assembly

Six new members have been elected to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee, marking a significant shift in the leadership structure of African football. The election took place…

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IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement for Egypt Following Economic Reform Review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Tuesday that it had completed its fourth review of Egypt’s ongoing economic reform program, approving a $1.2 billion disbursement to support the country’s…

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Mozambique’s Opposition Leader Venancio Mondlane Questioned for 10 Hours Over Election Protests

Mozambique's main opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, was questioned by prosecutors for over 10 hours on Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into the demonstrations that followed the controversial October…

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