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South Africa suspends police chief implicated in corruption case
5+ hour, 50+ min ago (185+ words) The Peninsula Qatar South Africa suspends police chief implicated in corruption case Johannesburg, South Africa: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday suspended the national police chief implicated in a $20 million health tender scandal that has rocked the country and…...
Taiwan leader postpones trip to Eswatini after overflight permits revoked
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (398+ words) Taipei: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has postponed an official trip to Eswatini, the democratic island's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after several countries revoked overflight permits following "intense pressure" from China, a senior aide said Tuesday. China claims Taiwan is…...
Madagascar thwarts alleged plot to assassinate president
2+ week, 6+ day ago (245+ words) Antananarivo: Authorities in Madagascar have foiled an alleged assassination plot targeting President Col. Michael Randrianirina. In a televised st. .. Madagascar thwarts alleged plot to assassinate president Antananarivo: Authorities in Madagascar have foiled an alleged assassination plot targeting President Col. Michael…...
Chery breaks six million mark, global expansion continues
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (345+ words) Argos debuted at Chery Australia Hybrid Night. Doha, Qatar: Since entering 2026, the global automotive industry has been undergoing a dual cycle of structural adjustment and technological restructuring. In this complex market environment, Chery has demonstrated robust growth resilience and strategic…...
Department of Meteorology warns of thundery rain, strong wind and high sea tonight
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (244+ words) The Peninsula Qatar Department of Meteorology warns of thundery rain, strong wind and high sea tonight Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6am on Tuesday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered rain, thundery at times, the Department of Meteorology said…...
Over 1 million affected by extreme weather events in Mozambique
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (279+ words) Maputo: More than one million people have been affected by extreme weather events in Mozambique since the start of the 2025-2026 rainy and cyclonic season, according to an official disaster monitoring report published on Friday. The cumulative report, covering the period…...
Department of Meteorology warns of thundery rain, strong winds, high sea
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (122+ words) The Peninsula Qatar Doha, Qatar: The Department of Meteorology has warned of thundery rain accompanied by strong winds and high sea conditions across Qatar in their daily report published on Monday. Inshore, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy…...
Zambian expert urges Africa to boost output under China's zero-tariff policy
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) Lusaka: African countries should scale up production to fully benefit from China's zero-tariff policy and better access the vast Chinese market, an expert said on Monday. Kelvin Chisanga, a Zambian social economist, said Africa's abundant raw materials and agricultural potential…...
Madagascar cyclone death toll rises to 59
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (381+ words) Toamasina, Madagascar: Flooding and fierce winds have pushed Madagascar's death toll from Cyclone Gezani to 59, with more than a dozen people still unaccounted for, the country's disaster agency said on Monday. It is the latest in a string of tropical…...
Three African countries agree to take back their citizens deported from Britain
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (166+ words) London: The British Home Office revealed that Namibia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to take back their citizens who have violated immigration laws and are illegal immigrants. Following the agreement with the three countries, British Home…...