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Zambia intercepts fake ambulance run; over 90 Ethiopian migrants arrested

Zambia intercepts fake ambulance run; over 90 Ethiopian migrants arrested

By Xinhua. Zambian authorities have arrested over 90 Ethiopians for illegally entering the country, an official said on Monday. Immigration Department spokesperson Namati Nshinka said that 30 of the Ethiopians were arrested in Nyimba district,

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Trial of Regina versus Diezani Alison-Madueke commence in London

Trial of Regina versus Diezani Alison-Madueke commence in London

By Our Reporter,London. The trial of Regina v Diezani Alison-Madueke commenced on Monday, 26 January 2026 in London. It was held at Southwark Crown Court, and is expected to run for approximately 10-12 weeks. Ms

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President Museveni officiates NRM/A 40th anniversary

President Museveni officiates NRM/A 40th anniversary

In pictures President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today officiated at the 40th NRM/A Liberation Anniversary celebrations at Kololo Independence Grounds,Kampala which waa attended by thousands of Ugandans. This year's celebrations is running under the theme, "A

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South Africa mulls army deployment to combat gang violence

South Africa mulls army deployment to combat gang violence

By Xinhua South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the government is considering deploying the army to gang violence hotspots to tackle persistent gang related crime. The president's remarks came amid a surge in gangnrelated fatal

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UN condemns threats of violence against civilians in South Sudan

UN condemns threats of violence against civilians in South Sudan

By Xinhua The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Sunday condemned inflammatory rhetoric and indiscriminate violence against civilians in the country. Graham Maitland, officer in charge of UNMISS, said the world body was

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OPINION:Here’s why Ugandans still feel safe under President Museven

OPINION:Here’s why Ugandans still feel safe under President Museven

By Dr. Joseph Musasizi, PhD. Nairobi: January 26, 2026.As Uganda reflects on another hard fought election cycle, one question continues to animate political debate at home and abroad: how has President Museveni, after nearly four

China Constructed Road in Rwanda.

This photo taken on Jan. 21 2026 shows a vehicle traveling on a road constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation in Rwanda's Northern Province. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built road transforms lives, boosts economy

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Egyptian president warns of “grave consequences” for West if Palestinians displaced from Gaza

Egyptian president warns of “grave consequences” for West if Palestinians displaced from Gaza

By Xinhua Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday warned that the displacement of over 2 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip would trigger severe security, economic, and social repercussions for Europe and the Western world.

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WHO chief says U.S. reasons for withdrawal “untrue”

WHO chief says U.S. reasons for withdrawal “untrue”

By Xinhua World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday depicted as "untrue" the reasons given by the United States for its withdrawal from the global health watchdog. On the social platform X,

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Charity chief arrested for stealing 23 million USD in homelessness funds

Charity chief arrested for stealing 23 million USD in homelessness funds

By Xinhua A man was arrested on Friday on federal wire fraud charges for allegedly stealing more than 23 million U.S. dollars in public funds intended to address homelessness in Los Angeles and using millions