NEW YORK (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund must ramp up its resources as it seeks to “monitor, advise on, and help manage this far-reaching…
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South Africa deploys army to quell unrest linked to ex-president Jacob Zuma’s jailing
Johannesburg: South Africa deployed soldiers to quell violence that erupted following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma, after days of riots left at least…
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VAST valuation triples to $3.7 billion after Tiger Global-led investment
(Reuters) -Software storage company VAST Data said on Tuesday it had tripled its valuation in a year to $3.7 billion after raising $83 million in…
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Prosus raises $14.7 billion from Tencent sale in world's largest block trade: sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Dutch based technology investor Prosus NT has sold a 2% stake in Chinese tech giant Tencent at HK$595 per share to…
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Prosus raises $14.7 billion from Tencent sale in world's largest block trade: sources
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Dutch based technology investor Prosus NT has sold a 2% stake in Chinese tech giant Tencent at HK$595 per share to…
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African leaders say Europe's stop-go approach to the AstraZeneca vaccine has made their rollouts harder
African countries started rolling out the AstraZeneca jab in February. Countries in Europe suspending the jab will “clearly not be helpful,” Africa CDC’s director said.…
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Ferne McCann showcases her glowing tan after South Africa holiday
Ferne McCann showcases her glowing tan as she gets back to everyday life in Essex after month-long getaway to South Africa She recently returned from…
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England tour of South Africa in doubt just days before Eoin Morgan's side due to fly out over cricket admin chaos
ENGLAND’S tour of South Africa could be in doubt because cricket is in chaos in the country. Eoin Morgan’s squad is due to fly from…
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Gorillas in Africa 'put on lockdown' amid coronavirus fears
Gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are ‘put on lockdown’ amid fears they will catch coronavirus Gorilla tourism in the three…
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South Africa beat England to win 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Japan
SOUTH AFRICA WIN RUGBY WORLD CUP: Heartbreak for England as Handre Pollard’s kicking masterclass and late tries from Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe earn 32-12…
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Who is England vs South Africa Rugby World Cup TMO Ben Skeen and which country is he from? – The Sun
ENGLAND take on South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday and will be hoping luck is on their side. Although they beat…
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South Africa national anthem lyrics: Why does it have two songs and which language is it sung in? – The Sun
THE Rugby World Cup features a variety of national anthems and one of the newest in the competition is that of South Africa. The national…
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Young Africans’ Dreams Are Focus of Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda Oscar Picks
Films about young Africans trying to fulfill their dreams in the face of war, poverty, tradition and other forms of adversity have been submitted for…
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The special meaning behind Meghan Markle’s jewelry in her latest Instagram post
Africa is a special place for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. It’s where they went on their first few dates and reportedly where they…
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‘Half-Blood’ lunar eclipse delights stargazers in South America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Two weeks after the weather gods shone down on South America’s mid-winter total solar eclipse, sky watchers in Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America…
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Humans left Africa and made it to modern-day Europe 210,000 years ago
Humans left Africa and made it to modern-day Europe 150,000 years earlier than previously thought, study of an ancient skull found in a Greek cave…
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Ancient Rock Art in the Plains of India
RAJAPUR, India — In the evening breeze on a stony hilltop a day’s drive south of Mumbai, Sudhir Risbud tramped from one rock carving to…
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Beach restaurant in South Africa called Wolfgat named as world’s best
Tiny beach restaurant in South Africa named as world’s best, with a London eatery No1 for red wine and a Los Angeles diner getting the…
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Ethiopia reveals details of 6-month state of emergency
State television says government has shed more light on six-month state of emergency order issued last Friday. Ethiopia has released new details about the six-month…
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Mogadishu struggles with limited ambulance service
The limited medical service is not enough in a city often subject to bomb attacks. A single ambulance service is at the forefront of saving…
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Nigerian court releases 475 Boko Haram suspects
Justice ministry says no evidence of their involvement with the armed group, after some detainees were held for years. Nearly 500 Boko Haram suspects have…
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Zimbabwe to hold first post-Mugabe vote this summer
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says country will hold vote within four to five months. Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that the country…
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UN: More than half of Somalis need emergency aid
The UN says the situation will worsen unless it receives $1.6bn in extra funds. The United Nations says more than half of Somalia’s population is…
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Morocco tuition fee law sparks anger
MPs from ruling and opposition parties vow to vote against the bill that prejudices right of citizens to free education. Members of the Moroccan parliament…
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Zambia reopens schools after cholera outbreak
Schools, churches and markets in Zambia are reopening three weeks after the government introduced emergency measures to contain a deadly cholera outbreak. Schools, churches and…
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Egypt's Salah wins African Footballer of the Year prize
Salah, 25, was awarded the Confederation of African Football Player of the Year accolade at a ceremony in Accra, Ghana. Accra, Ghana – Egypt forward Mohamed…
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Art exhibit will play ‘Africa’ by Toto in Africa forever
Toto’s “Africa” is one of the most streamed songs in the world. Now, you can listen to it on repeat at the world’s oldest desert.…
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Militants attack Libya’s Foreign Ministry in Tripoli, 3 killed: security officials
BENGHAZI, Libya — A suicide bomber targeted the entrance of Libya’s Foreign Ministry in Tripoli on Tuesday, killing three people, including a prominent militia leader,…
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Somalia: Mastermind of al-Shabab bombings executed
Abdikadir Abukar executed for killing of 26 people in bombings in Mogadishu in 2017, prosecutor says. The mastermind of car bomb attacks that killed 26…
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Pitbull Trolled for Sampling Toto’s ‘Africa’ on ‘Aquaman’ Soundtrack
AceShowbiz –Pitbull is the latest victim of online trolls after he released his contribution to “Aquaman” soundtrack titled “Ocean to Ocean”. The fact that the…
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