Henry Wesley

Henry Wesley

Foreign Correspondent based in Johannesburg
292 Articles

US Pushes for Rwanda-DRC Peace Deal by July

The United States is pushing for a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within the…

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Uganda Projects 7% Growth, Oil Boom Still Delayed

KAMPALA, June 12 – Uganda expects its economy to grow by 7% in the next fiscal year, a slight increase…

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700 Dead, Trillions Lost as Sit-at-Home Protests Grip Nigeria’s Southeast

Over 700 people have lost their lives in Nigeria’s southeast since 2021 due to sit-at-home protests ordered by the proscribed…

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Rwanda Opens Land Route for SADC Troop Exit from DR Congo

Rwanda has agreed to provide passage for Southern African troops withdrawing from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, three diplomats confirmed…

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Starlink Launches in Somalia After Two-Year Talks

SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is now operational in Somalia, company owner Elon Musk announced on Sunday via social media…

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Congo, M23 Rebels Engage in First Talks

Congo's government and M23 rebels recently held their first private discussions in Qatar, marking a significant step in efforts to…

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Lagos, UK Forge Partnership to Boost Financial Sector

Lagos State has taken a significant step in strengthening its financial sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding…

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M23 Rebels Announce Withdrawal from Walikale to Support Peace Efforts

March 22 – M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have declared their intention to withdraw from the town of Walikale in…

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Liberia Pledges Support for U.S. Immigration Laws

The Liberian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated its commitment to upholding international legal standards and fostering cooperation with the…

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ECOWAS Experts Review New IT Policies in Abidjan

ECOWAS experts are currently gathered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, for a key meeting from March 17 to 21, 2025, to…

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First Lady Monica Chakwera Calls for Women’s Unity and Self-Esteem

Malawi’s First Lady, Madam Monica Chakwera, urged women across the country to embrace high self-esteem and respect for one another…

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Over 30 Migrants Rescued from Tunisia Gas Platform After Four Days

Over 30 migrants, including two children, were rescued after being stranded for four days on a gas platform off Tunisia’s…

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Guyana Hosts A3+ United Nations Security Council Retreat

Georgetown, Guyana – February 26, 2025 – Guyana has opened a crucial retreat for the A3+ group (Algeria, Sierra Leone,…

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Ethiopian Airlines Rejects Nigeria Air Revival Claims

Ethiopian Airlines has dismissed rumors that it is in talks with the Nigerian government to revive the Nigeria Air project,…

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Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye on Hunger Strike

KAMPALA, Feb 12 — Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition figure, is reportedly on hunger strike while in detention, his…

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