Henry Wesley

Henry Wesley

Foreign Correspondent based in Johannesburg
292 Articles

Emirates Resumes Flights to Nigeria After Two-Year Suspension

Lagos, Nigeria – October 1, 2024: Emirates Airlines, the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) flag carrier, has resumed its operations to…

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ECOWAS Provides N640 Million Flood Relief to Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has donated N640 million to Nigeria to support…

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World Bank Grants $1.57 Billion to Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria - The World Bank has approved a $1.57 billion loan package for Nigeria, aimed at bolstering the country’s…

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Chakwera Calls for UN Reform, Debt Relief at UNGA

Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has called for urgent reforms to the United Nations and multilateral institutions to secure equal representation…

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Zambia Minister Demands Debt Relief, Climate Justice at UN

New York, United States, September 28, 2024 – Zambian Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Mulambo Haimbe has urged the international community…

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Twin Bombings Kill Six in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia – A series of violent attacks rocked Somalia on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least six…

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Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Meets Danish and UAE Officials

New York – Ethiopian Foreign Minister, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, held bilateral meetings with his Danish and Emirati counterparts on the…

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Rwanda Competes with SA, Morocco for Grand Prix

The roar of Formula 1 engines could soon echo across Africa once again. After a 31-year hiatus, the continent is…

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King Letsie III Speaks on Energy at UN Pre-Summit Conference

Ahead of the United Nations' Summit of the Future, scheduled for September 22-23, 2024, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network…

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US Engages West African Nations on Security Threats

Washington, D.C. – September 19, 2024 – The United States is actively engaged in discussions with Ghana and other West…

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South Sudan Ready to Resume Oil Exports via Sudan

Juba, South Sudan – South Sudan and Sudan have made significant progress towards restarting the flow of South Sudanese crude…

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Nigerian Communities Demand $310M from Shell, Oppose Sale

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerian communities are seeking 505 billion naira ($310 million) in damages from energy giant Shell, accusing the…

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Nigeria to Launch Digital Travel Certificate

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria is set to introduce a Digital Travel Certificate (DTC) to bolster security at its borders and…

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SA Must Fast-Track Nuclear Energy to Keep Up Globally

Johannesburg, South Africa – Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane has urged South Africa to "move with pace" in its…

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US Backs Two Permanent UN Seats for Africa

United Nations, New York – The United States has announced its support for creating two permanent seats for African states…

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