Henry Wesley

Henry Wesley

Foreign Correspondent based in Johannesburg
292 Articles

Rwanda Officially Bids to Host Formula One Grand Prix

Kigali, Rwanda – President Paul Kagame has announced Rwanda’s bid to host a Formula One Grand Prix, marking a significant…

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France Begins Military Withdrawal from Chad

France has started withdrawing its military forces from Chad, with two Mirage fighter jets departing from the capital, N'Djamena. This…

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Migrant Deaths Surge as El Hierro Struggles to Cope

VALVERDE, Spain, Dec 7 – The tiny Canary Island of El Hierro, known for its tranquil surroundings and modest population…

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Kenyan Officers in Haiti Report Pay Delays, Submit Resignations

NAIROBI, Dec 6 – Nearly 20 Kenyan police officers stationed in Haiti as part of a U.N.-backed anti-gang mission have…

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Nigerian Pastor Ordered to Leave UK

Tobi Adegboyega, the former leader of SPAC Nation church, has lost his appeal against deportation from the United Kingdom amid…

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Biden to Promote U.S.-Funded Rail Project on Angola Visit

President Joe Biden will visit Angola on Sunday to advance a U.S.-backed railway project aimed at redirecting Africa’s critical mineral…

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ECOWAS Workshop Targets Tourism Standards

ECOWAS has launched a three-day workshop in Lagos to address the standardization of tourism practices across West Africa. Held at…

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Nyanti Hosts Mauritania, Israel Ambassadors-Designate

Liberia's Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, held introductory meetings on November 26, 2024, with the Ambassadors-Designate of Mauritania and Israel…

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Four Barrick Gold Employees Arrested in Mal

Four employees of Barrick Gold have been arrested and charged in Mali, the Canadian mining company confirmed on Tuesday. This…

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4 Dead, 7 Missing in Egypt Red Sea Boat Tragedy

CAIRO, Nov. 26 – Rescue teams recovered four bodies on Tuesday after a tourist boat capsized near Egypt’s Red Sea…

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Over 300 Migrants Detained in Libyan Desert

Tripoli, Libya – Libyan security forces have intercepted over 300 migrants attempting to cross the Sahara Desert en route to…

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ECOWAS Backs Regional Trade at Abidjan Fair

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering small and…

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ECOWAS, GIZ Discuss SIGMAT to Boost Regional Trade

A regional meeting focused on the implementation of SIGMAT, a system designed to streamline customs data exchange in West Africa,…

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Breyten Breytenbach, South African Artist, Dies at 85

Paris, France – Renowned South African artist, poet, and anti-apartheid activist Breyten Breytenbach has passed away at the age of…

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EU Pulls Envoy from Niger Over Aid Row

Niamey, Niger – The European Union (EU) has announced the recall of its ambassador from Niger following a dispute with…

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