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Ethiopia: Will Newest Crackdown Cease Corruption?

Ethiopia: Will Newest Crackdown Cease Corruption?

Addis Abeba — Corruption has become a daily inescapable challenge in Ethiopia to an extent that people are deprived of their rights to basic public services that they are legally entitled to. It has not…

Nigeria: Assaults On Election Services Elevate Considerations Forward of February Polls

Nigeria: Assaults On Election Services Elevate Considerations Forward of February Polls

Abuja, Nigeria — Police officials in southeast Nigeria say operatives killed three armed men on Monday when a gang attacked the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC -- one of several attacks…

South Africa: Impeachment Debate

South Africa: Impeachment Debate

ANC Chief Whip Pemmy Majodina says the party is aware that some of its "rogue" MPs are plotting to vote in favour of the adoption of the Phala Phala report on Tuesday. She has issued…

Nigeria: Nigeria Relaxes Journey Protocols, Cancels PCR Check

Nigeria: Nigeria Relaxes Journey Protocols, Cancels PCR Check

NCAA said the PSC's verdict on pre-departure and post-arrival COVID-19 PCR tests is that all passengers are no longer required to show such test results. The Nigerian government has once again announced the review of…

Zimbabwe: Document-Low Ranges At Kariba Dam Go away Zimbabwe, Zambia Going through Drastic Energy Cuts

Zimbabwe: Document-Low Ranges At Kariba Dam Go away Zimbabwe, Zambia Going through Drastic Energy Cuts

Zimbabwe and Zambia both rely on lake Kariba - the world's biggest dam - for the bulk of their hydro-electric supply. The record-low water level at present means electricity supplies in both countries will be…

Forward of World Cup semi-final, twin nationals “are for France and Morocco”

Forward of World Cup semi-final, twin nationals “are for France and Morocco”

In Vincennes, a town located east of Paris, France, Wednesday's (Dec. 14) world Cup semi-final has created a dilemma. Morocco or France? Supporters who have roots in both countries just can’t choose between the 2…

Guinea’s ex-junta chief testifies about 2009 bloodbath, pleads innocence

Guinea’s ex-junta chief testifies about 2009 bloodbath, pleads innocence

Guinea's former strongman Moussa Dadis Camara denied responsibility when he took the stand Monday (Dec. 12) at a trial of former officials allegedly involved in a 2009 massacre. Dressed in a garment of woven Burkina…

South African innovator manufactures off-road wheelchairs

South African innovator manufactures off-road wheelchairs

An invention by a young entrepreneur in South Africa is helping improve mobility for wheelchair users. Ernest Mongezi Majenge is known as the wheelchair doctor. He refurbishes old wheelchairs and turns them into stair friendly,…

Meet Kyrsten Sinema, Former Democrat of Arizona

Meet Kyrsten Sinema, Former Democrat of Arizona

The ConversationCredit...Michael Reynolds/EPA, via ShutterstockSend any friend a storyAs a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.Bret Stephens: Hi, Gail. I hope I’ve succeeded in turning…

Fortunate Day Lotto ticket value $450,000 bought in Oswego

Fortunate Day Lotto ticket value $450,000 bought in Oswego

A Lucky Day Lotto ticket worth $450,000 in last Friday’s drawing was purchased at Meijer Express Gas Station at 2720 Route 34 in Oswego.The ticket matched all five numbers in the Friday evening drawing to…

Familia honra a abuelo tras encontrarlo muerto y crean conciencia sobre el Alzheimer: Cuida a tus mayores

Familia honra a abuelo tras encontrarlo muerto y crean conciencia sobre el Alzheimer: Cuida a tus mayores

En los años previos a perder la memoria, José Arévalo, de 83 años, aún dedicaba algunas de sus melodías norteñas favoritas a su esposa.“La Prieta Linda”, comentó su esposa, Berta Ruiz, de 64 años, con…

Column: Mary Ellen Vanderventer’s profession of deeds is one for the data

Column: Mary Ellen Vanderventer’s profession of deeds is one for the data

For the first time in nearly three decades, Mary Ellen Vanderventer was missing -- but not AWOL -- when new and reelected Lake County officials were sworn into office last week. Her last day on…