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New US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III Arrives in South Africa
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New US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III Arrives in South Africa

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Leo Brent Bozell III, appointed by US President Donald Trump, has arrived in South Africa to improve strained relations between the two nations....

Feb 17, 2026 04:43 AM 2 min read
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Bongani Ntanzi Denies Confession in Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial
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Bongani Ntanzi Denies Confession in Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial

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Bongani Ntanzi, accused number two in the murder trial of South African soccer star Senzo Meyiwa, has denied making a confession that implicates...

Feb 17, 2026 04:43 AM 2 min read
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Morocco to Sight Crescent Moon for Ramadan 2026 on February 18
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Morocco to Sight Crescent Moon for Ramadan 2026 on February 18

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The Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Morocco has designated its committees and delegates to observe the crescent moon for Ramadan 2026 on Wednesday,...

Feb 17, 2026 04:19 AM 2 min read
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US Sends 100 Military Trainers and Equipment to Nigeria for Counterterrorism Support
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US Sends 100 Military Trainers and Equipment to Nigeria for Counterterrorism Support

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The United States has dispatched 100 military trainers and equipment to Nigeria to bolster its counterterrorism efforts. This assistance is part...

Feb 17, 2026 04:17 AM 1 min read
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Gen. Musa Discusses U.S. Military Presence in Nigeria
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Gen. Musa Discusses U.S. Military Presence in Nigeria

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General Musa has provided insights into the presence of U.S. military personnel in Nigeria, highlighting their role in supporting local security...

Feb 17, 2026 04:14 AM 1 min read
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US Freezes Assets Of 8 Nigerians Over Alleged Boko Haram Membership, Cybercrime
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US Freezes Assets Of 8 Nigerians Over Alleged Boko Haram Membership, Cybercrime

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The United States has frozen the assets of eight Nigerian individuals due to their alleged connections to Boko Haram, a designated terrorist...

Feb 17, 2026 04:10 AM 1 min read
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Three South Africans Charged in Murder of Nigerian Bolt Driver
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Three South Africans Charged in Murder of Nigerian Bolt Driver

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Three South Africans have been charged with the murder of a Nigerian Bolt driver, highlighting ongoing tensions in South Africa regarding crime...

Feb 17, 2026 04:08 AM 1 min read
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Nigerian security forces dismantle bandit camps and rescue victims in Kogi state
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Nigerian security forces dismantle bandit camps and rescue victims in Kogi state

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Nigerian security forces have successfully overrun three bandit camps in Kogi state, rescuing multiple victims in the process. The operation was...

Feb 17, 2026 04:04 AM 1 min read
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Angola's Security Laws Result in Harsh Punishments for Protesters
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Angola's Security Laws Result in Harsh Punishments for Protesters

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In Angola, the Criminal Investigation Service detained Venâncio Filipe Ngondo Lucungo, a 50-year-old man, five days before a violent crackdown on...

Feb 17, 2026 02:02 AM 2 min read
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