Henry Wesley

Henry Wesley

Foreign Correspondent based in Johannesburg
292 Articles

UK, Egypt Impose Flight Restrictions Over Middle East Tensions

London/Chicago - Tensions in the Middle East have prompted the United Kingdom and Egypt to advise their airlines to avoid…

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Somali FM Joins OIC to Condemn Israeli, Iranian Violations

Jeddah, August 8, 2024 – Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ahmed Maalam Faqi Ahmed, participated in an extraordinary meeting…

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Johannesburg Faces $12bn Infrastructure Crisis

Johannesburg, South Africa – Africa’s economic powerhouse is grappling with a staggering $12 billion infrastructure deficit, threatening to cripple its…

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Mobius Motors Grounds to a Halt

Nairobi, Kenya – Mobius Motors, the Kenyan startup renowned for its rugged, affordable SUVs tailored for Africa’s challenging roads, has…

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AfriLabs Powers Africa’s Tech Revolution

Abuja, Nigeria – AfriLabs, a pan-African organization, is rapidly transforming the continent's technological landscape. For over a decade, it has…

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Somalia, Turkey Boost Diplomatic Ties

Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia is looking to enhance its diplomatic capabilities with increased support from Türkiye, according to a meeting…

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Far Right Unrest Sweeps Britain, Starmer Vows Justice

LONDON, Aug 4 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the recent surge of far-right violence following a tragic…

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Deadly Beachside Blast Kills Dozens in Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia – A devastating explosion ripped through a popular beachside restaurant in the Somali capital late Friday, claiming the…

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Deadly Blast Rocks Mogadishu Beach

Nairobi, Kenya – A powerful explosion ripped through a crowded beach in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Friday evening, resulting in…

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Nigerian Family Faces Deportation Over Visa Fraud

Toronto, Canada – A Nigerian family is on the brink of deportation from Canada after it emerged that a fraudulent…

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UN Hails DRC-Rwanda Ceasefire

Luanda, Angola – The United Nations has expressed optimism following a ceasefire agreement reached between the Democratic Republic of Congo…

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WhatsApp May Exit Nigeria Over $220M Fine

WhatsApp is considering halting its services in Nigeria after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) imposed a $220…

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DR Congo Accuses Rwanda of Flight Jamming

Kinshasa – The Democratic Republic of Congo has leveled fresh accusations against Rwanda, claiming the neighboring country is disrupting civilian…

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Germany Cuts Aid for Afghan Refugees

Berlin – Germany is facing mounting criticism for potential cuts to a program designed to resettle Afghans at risk under…

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Youth Anger Ignites Unrest Across Africa

Nairobi/Kampala/Lagos – A wave of youth-led protests is sweeping across Africa as growing frustration over economic hardship, corruption, and government…

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