Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 13:04
Held annually in Morocco for over twenty years, African Lion brings together several foreign contingents for land, air, and naval exercises
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 12:55
Tourists dine in a restaurant at Zhongshan Park during the May Day holiday in Beijing, capital of China, May 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) — The Chinese capital city of Beijing received 18.83 million tourist visits during the five-day May Day holiday, up 5.1...
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 12:36
An aerial drone photo taken on April 26, 2026, shows containers at an industrial hub in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Xinhua/Chen Wei)
Observers say that China’s zero-tariff policy will further dismantle trade barriers, deepen China-Africa cooperation, and generate lasting benefits for...
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 11:38
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 11:36
Opposition stalwart Martin Fayulu on Friday accused the Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi of wanting to stay in power beyond the maximum two mandates "at any cost"
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 11:03
By Sanee Yarima, Jalingo
The Campaign Council of Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo for Senate 2027 in the Taraba Central Senatorial District has expressed sadness over the unfortunate arrest of its Principal Alhaji Bello Bodejo by security agencies in Jalingo on Thursday. ...
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 11:00
Our reporter John Eligon runs in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya to experience why it’s the mecca of distance running in the world.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 10:30
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 10:27
Leaders agree new roadmap covering pharmaceuticals, agriculture, energy and financial connectivity
Photo: Vietnam News Agency (VNA)
India and Vietnam have agreed on a...
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 10:21
Seeking to rebuild French influence in Africa after a series of setbacks in former West African colonies, France will co-host a summit in Kenya next week aimed at strengthening political, security and economic ties with a range of African partners.
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 10:21
Islamic State-linked rebels have killed at least 36 people in two days of attacks in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local and security sources said Thursday
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 10:06
By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo
The Catholic Diocese of Wukari in Taraba State has called for the effective deployment of technology in the electoral process and the establishment of an election offences commission to tackle election malpractice and ensure that those who try to truncate...
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 09:09
By Sani Banaga
The Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli has officially commissioned the newly constructed Central Juma’at Mosque at the Federal University of Education (FUE), Zaria.
The ceremony which took place shortly after Friday prayer on 8 May 2026, was attended by...
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 09:07
The Iran war may end. What it has done to America’s alliances may not. That is the assessment taking shape among analysts, diplomats and former officials watching Donald Trump’s conduct over the past ten weeks — a period in which the United States launched a war, antagonized the allies...
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 08:57
Julius Malema, the leader of the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has called for Ramaphosa to immediately resign and for impeachment proceedings against him to begin
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 08:55
Laura Fernandez was sworn in as Costa Rica’s president Friday at 39 years old, arriving in office with a legislative majority, a vow to wage what she called “a war without quarter against organised crime,” and a guest list at her inauguration that made her foreign policy...
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 08:54
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Barely two months to the end of his tenure as Chairman of Hong Local Government Council, Hon. Usman Inuwa Wa’aganda has empowered over 200 residents with vehicles, motorcycles, grinding machines, and other items.
The empowerment programme, held on Friday...
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 08:05
Zambia has publicly accused the United States of linking a proposed $2 billion health package to demands over data sharing and access to critical minerals, saying some conditions attached to the deal were “unacceptable”.
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 06:30
Vhembe ANC regional deputy chairperson, Miyelani Chauke, has been elected Vhembe District Municipality Mayor. Photo: ANC Limpopo
VHEMBE ANC regional deputy chairperson Miyelani “Mabanana” Chauke has been elected Vhembe District Municipality Mayor, in a vote that was boycotted by...
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 - 00:20
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