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Africa Live: Burkina Faso expels French diplomats - BBC News: Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial power have soured since the 2022 coup - and ...
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- Zambia requires $940 million in aid due to ongoing drought.
- Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, to be honored at London Marathon.
- Cape Town airport named Africa's best airport in customer survey.
- Chibok abductee and her three children rescued after 10 years.
El Niño to Trigger Drought Insurance Payouts in Four Southern African Countries: A drought driven by the El Nino weather pattern is likely to trigger insurance ...
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Climate change: Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without warming: Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without ...
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The impeachment vote against Joe Biden's top border official Alejandro Mayorkas is over. The Democratic-majority Senate swiftly ended the bid from House ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/
Ethiopian Bourse ESX Targets Equities, Debt Trading From September: The Ethiopian Securities Exchange plans to begin trading company shares ...
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Elon Musk's wealth crashes $160 billion from peak amid Tesla troubles: Tesla stock has tanked by more than 60% since late 2021, slashing Elon Musk's fortune from ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
- Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.
- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
- Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.
- The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
REPORT: Nestle Adds Sugar to Baby Food Sold in Nigeria, Other Poor Countries Against WHO Guidelines
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Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
Boeing engineer says safety concerns are ignored inside plane maker: Whistleblower says he was told to ‘shut up’ after raising questions about 777 and 787 ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding All 787 Dreamliners
- A whistleblower from Boeing is pressing for the grounding of all 787 Dreamliners currently in operation worldwide, as the long-haul aircraft could potentially 'fall apart' at the joints.
- Sam Salehpour, a quality engineer at Boeing, publicly expressed concerns about the Boeing 787 and 777 jets last week. In an exclusive TV interview with NBC Nightly News, Salehpour reiterated his allegations and called for all Dreamliners to be taken out of service and inspected for small gaps in the fuselage.
- He alleges that Boeing opted for cost-saving shortcuts and reduced assembly bottlenecks during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets. Salehpour warns that the fuselage sections of the 787 Dreamliner are improperly connected, with small gaps present at the joints.
- Following internal discussions with Boeing where he claimed aircraft safety was compromised, the engineer filed a formal whistleblower complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in January. Boeing, however, maintains confidence in the safety of the 787 Dreamliner, stating that the allegations 'are inaccurate and do not represent the comprehensive work Boeing has done to ensure the quality and long-term safety of the aircraft.'
Brazil's plans to drill for oil in the Amazon hit stiff Indigenous resistance: State-run energy firm Petrobras has hit growing resistance from Indigenous groups ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil's Struggle Over Amazon Oil Drilling
- Petrobras faces resistance from Indigenous groups and government agencies in its key exploration project to open Brazil's northern coast to oil drilling.
- The denial of a drilling license in the Foz do Amazonas area due to potential impacts on Indigenous groups has led to organized opposition and a decision expected in 2024.
- The conflict highlights a rift in Lula's government, balancing Amazon protection with oil interests, and the potential for a significant oil discovery in Amapa state.
- Indigenous leaders demand consultation before drilling, amid concerns over environmental impact and the influx of migrant workers to Oiapoque.
Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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IMF Says Phasing Out Fuel Subsidies Is ‘Fundamental’ for Angola: The International Monetary Fund urged Angola to continue to gradually remove fuel subsidies even ...
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Nigeria Floods to Further Cut Cocoa Crop, Adding to Shortage - Bloomberg: Nigeria’s cocoa planting and mid-crop harvest will be disrupted as the Hydrological ...
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Elon Musk says he’s planning to charge ‘a small fee’ for new users to interact on X
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Man named Vote will cast ballot for change in South Africa: When Mariana Ubisi went into labour in her one-room home in rural South Africa ...
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Tesla tries legal 'Band-Aid' to revive Musk's huge pay deal: Tesla and Elon Musk are seizing upon an obscure provision in corporate law to attempt to restore ...
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Egypt In Talks With Domestic Creditors to Extend Debt Maturities: Egypt is trying to push back the date on which some of its domestic debt comes due ...
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Lawmakers vote against hearing Arizona bill repealing abortion ban on House floor
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates
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EFF demands answers after 1000 Limpopo members join ANC: Former EFF provincial leader Jossey Buthane said the top brass were trying to lead via ‘emails and ...
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Tesla seeks to award Elon Musk $56bn pay package: The deal, if approved by shareholders and judges, would be the largest in corporate America.
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Naira gains at official market amidst depleting reserve: Market data published on the FMDQ website on Wednesday indicated that the naira closed at N1,072 ...
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German spying: Two suspected spies arrested in Bavaria: The German-Russian nationals are suspected of planning to sabotage German military help for Ukraine.
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Natembeya orders Kitale landlords to paint their business premises green: This is meant to give buildings in the area a distinct colour identity.
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Nigeria strikes deal with Shell to supply $3.8 bln methanol project: Nigeria has struck a deal for Shell to supply gas to its proposed $3.8 billion Brass ...
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South African butts rated biggest in the world: It's bottoms up for Mzansi as we top the list of biggest booties in the world
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Body of June Moi, former President Daniel Moi's daughter, arrives at Kabarak University grounds for the funeral service; she will be buried at their family ... Show more
QUOTE: “Even if the NRM MP was sick and sleeping, he is still better than a very active Opposition MP. When an NRM MP is sleeping and it is time for passing a ... Show more www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/shadow-minister-asks-police-to-prioritise-emergency-response-4594412 #MonitorUpdates
Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package: Tesla says Elon Musk's pay package is a "matter of fundamental fairness and respect to our CEO."
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Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
- Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.
- The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.
- Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
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ActionSA’s Trollip says EFF wants Shivambu as finance minister so they can ‘steal’
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Wall Street wants answers from Elon Musk on Tesla's Model 2 car: Elon Musk has kept investors hanging since he issued cryptic social posts following an exclusive ...
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Apple plans to invest more than $250 mln to expand Singapore campus: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations ...
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Quick Glance: Potential of SEZ to Boost Stock Valuations
- The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Johor-Singapore has the potential to boost stock valuations in Malaysia and Singapore under five main themes.
- Industries such as banking, real estate, renewables, technology, and telecommunications could benefit from the SEZ.
- By providing access to capital, infrastructure, and political stability, the SEZ could create a regionally differentiated value proposition.
- The economies of Singapore and Malaysia could benefit from the SEZ by facilitating access to capital and labor, as well as enhancing FDI competitiveness.
Cubana Chief Priest: Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air: Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on "abusing" ...
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Tesla asks shareholders to reapprove huge Musk compensation package: The proposals come amid a difficult stretch for Tesla, whose shares have fallen 37 percent ...
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Tunisia jails journalist Mohamed Boughalleb for six months: A Tunisian court on Wednesday sentenced prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb ...
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4 Takeaways from Today’s Hearing on Antisemitism at Columbia University: The closely watched hearing included several tense exchanges between members of Congress ...
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Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
Starlink users in South Africa will have their satellite internet services terminated at the end of this month due to a violation of its terms and conditions ... Show more
How Migration Became an Election Issue for South Africa, New Zealand and Peru: US voters increasingly cite migration as their chief concern. But these case ...
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US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe ...
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Hugh Grant settles privacy case against Sun publisher: Hugh Grant says he could have faced a bill of up to £10m if he had gone to court, even if he had won.
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LGBT Ghanaians await court ruling on restrictive new law: Members of Ghana's LGBT community and activists are waiting to see whether the West African country's ...
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Quick Glance: Court Decision Expected on Restrictive New Law
- A gay couple, Suleman, 30, an entrepreneur, and Kwame, 30, a student, discuss the passage of Ghana's anti-LGBT bill with Reuters on March 17, 2024.
- Parliament passed a law that would further restrict the rights of the LGBT community. President Akufo-Addo has delayed signing it, citing two pending challenges at the Supreme Court.
- Fear of worsening persecution of LGBT individuals and uncertainty about the law's broader social impact weigh on the community and activists in Ghana.
- Homophobia is pervasive, and the enactment of the new law could lead to increased violence against LGBT individuals as the President hesitates to sign, triggering political controversies.
LGBT Ghanaians await court ruling on restrictive new law: Members of Ghana's LGBT community and activists are waiting to see whether the West African country's ...
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Leaders including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K Eugene Wamalwa , former Muranga governor Mwangi wa Iria among other leaders accompanying Moi's ... Show more
Zimbabwe Won’t Print More ZiG Notes Unless They Are Backed by Reserves: Zimbabwe won’t print additional ZiG notes unless it has the reserves to back the new ...
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Will Africa ever host the Olympic Games as Egypt prepares 2036 bid?: The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are 100 days away, but Africa has never hosted the world's ...
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Atiku, Wike attend PDP national caucus meeting in Abuja: It is not clear if the duo greeted each other, but former Vice-President Sambo was seated in between ...
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“We absolutely have no problem with president Zuma [and] what he is doing, it’s his political right and we are not far apart from MK when it comes to ... Show more #Elections2024
Dikoloti Won’t Withdraw From BDP Primaries : Refuses to give Serame a free pass Masisi compelled to choose between him and Serame Sources believe he is stronger ...
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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has officially handed over 51% of a major copper mining company, 'Mopani', to a Middle East company ... Show more
Horst Maas: 12,000 kilometers through the Sahara with the tractor: Globetrotter has been living in Thuma for three years. During his lecture in Waldkirchen ...
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MARC STRYDOM | Sundowns’ fatigue a concern against Esperance, and PSL scheduling not helping
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Fee for platform X: Musk: new users should pay: Anyone who sets up a new account on X will have to pay in future. Elon Musk wants to beat annoying bots with a ...
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Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Caifornia zoo announces the birth of an endangered animal. See the adorable photos
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Ride London: Ethiopian pro cyclist to compete while living in asylum hotel: Trhas Tesfay was a champion cyclist in Ethiopia but came to the UK last year to seek ...
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Tesla asks shareholders to restore Elon Musk’s $56bn pay deal: Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm says company believes in ‘big risks for the chance of big rewards’.
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Cloud seeding did not take place during torrential rain, UAE weather bureau says: National Centre of Meteorology's comments follow speculation that seeding ...
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Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
Former Vice President, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, with former Chief Justices Bart Katurebe (C) and Benjamin Odoki at the Judiciary headquarters in Kampala on ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
BP cuts size of executive team, names new head of gas & low carbon energy: British energy giant BP said on Thursday it would reduce the size of its executive ...
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Live updates: Senate rejects impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas: Get live updates and the latest news as the Senate begins its trial on ...
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
VIDEO: EFCC siege on Yahaya Bello's residence, governor Ododo to the rescue, arrives at the former governor's residence in Abujawww.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/686877-efcc-barricades-ex-governor-yahaya-bellos-abuja-home.html
Meta should give users free option without targeted ads, EU privacy watchdog says
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Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has begun the arduous task of dehorning rhinos the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park (HiP) The project is a collaboration between Ezemvelo and WWF ... Show more #rhinos #poaching #antipoaching #ProtectOurRhinos
Aerial views shows the extent of flooding in North Kazakhstan, with houses, roads and fields submerged in water. Almost 117 ... Show more reut.rs/3U0Fq3E
Debt: Kaduna lawmakers set up committee to probe El-Rufai's administration
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Most of Lilly's Mounjaro and Zepbound doses in limited supply, FDA says: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration website showed that most doses of Eli Lilly's ...
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Ant and Dec dealt major blow as ITV 'axe' show despite huge ratings: ITV bosses have reportedly decided to axe one of the biggest spin-off shows of the year ...
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US Attorney General Merrick Garland defended President Joe Biden's mental fitness, telling lawmakers on a House of Representatives panel that he has expertly ... Show more reut.rs/49KsJ2x
Zambia Seeks $900 Million in Funds as Drought Weighs on Economic Growth: Zambia needs about $900 million this year to deal with its worst drought on record in ...
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