Henry Wesley

Henry Wesley

Foreign Correspondent based in Johannesburg
292 Articles

Judge Grants Bail to 10 Nigerian Protesters Charged with Treason

Abuja, Nigeria – A Nigerian judge on Wednesday granted bail to 10 individuals charged with treason and conspiracy to incite…

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Floods Devastate Nigerian Zoo, Threaten Communities

Maiduguri, Nigeria – A devastating flood has wreaked havoc on a zoo in northern Nigeria, leading to the deaths of…

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China to Build Namibia’s Largest Solar Plant

Windhoek, Namibia – Namibia's state-owned power utility, NamPower, has announced plans to construct the country's largest solar power plant with…

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AfDB Marks 60 Years, Adesina Commends Staff

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) marked its 60th anniversary on Monday with a ceremony that…

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Tinubu’s Spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale Resigns

Ajuri Ngelale, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, has resigned from his position due to a worsening medical situation. Ngelale made…

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MTN Clears CEO of Allegations

Johannesburg, South Africa – MTN Group’s CEO, Ralph Mupita, has been cleared of any wrongdoing following an independent investigation into…

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Mpox Outbreak Won’t Impact Africa Defence Expo

Pretoria, South Africa – Despite a recent resurgence of mpox cases in South Africa, organizers of the highly anticipated Africa…

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South Africa to Boost Exports to China After Trade Deals

Beijing, China – South Africa is set to witness a surge in exports of agricultural and manufactured products to China…

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China Pledges $51 Billion for Africa, Malawi to Benefit

Beijing – Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a $51 billion financial package to support African nations, including Malawi, over the…

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Tinubu, Xi Jinping to Strengthen Nigeria-China Ties

Beijing, China – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing today, marking a…

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Malawi VP Praises Outgoing Anglican Bishop’s Leadership

Lilongwe, Malawi – Vice President Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi has praised outgoing Bishop of Lake Malawi Anglican Diocese, Francis Kaulanda,…

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Kenya Pioneers Cashless System for Import Containers

Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyan importers have breathed a sigh of relief as the country has implemented a new cashless system…

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Ethiopia Urges Regional Unity to Combat Al-Shabaab

ADDIS ABABA, Sept 1 – Ethiopian Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie has called for increased cooperation among countries in the…

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Gabon Junta Eases Kevazingo Tree Logging Restrictions

LIBREVILLE, Sept 1 – Gabon's military junta has relaxed regulations governing the harvesting of the rare kevazingo tree, a hardwood…

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NDB Approves $1 Billion Loan for South African Water Projects

CAPE TOWN, Aug 31 – The New Development Bank (NDB) has announced a significant financial boost for South Africa's water…

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