Henry Wesley

Henry Wesley

Foreign Correspondent based in Johannesburg
292 Articles

SADC Releases Rainfall Forecast for 2024/2025 Season

Harare, Zimbabwe – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has released its seasonal rainfall forecast for the upcoming 2024/2025 period.…

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UNICEF Leads Global Push for Mpox Vaccines

New York/Copenhagen – The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced a major initiative to secure mpox vaccines for countries…

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South Africa’s Economic Reforms Gain Momentum

Johannesburg, August 29 – South Africa's central bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, expressed optimism on Thursday about the country's progress in…

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Kenya Prioritizes Peace, Security in Foreign Policy

Nairobi, Kenya – The State Department for Foreign Affairs held its third breakfast roundtable on Thursday, August 29th, as part…

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Cocoa Exporters in Cameroon Commit to EU Deforestation Rules

Yaoundé, Cameroon – Cameroon's cocoa and coffee industry has taken a significant step towards ensuring compliance with stringent European Union…

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Nigeria-BBC Partnership Vital for Informed Society, Says Idris

London, United Kingdom – August 27, 2024 – A stronger relationship between Nigeria and the BBC World Service is essential…

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Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo Returns in September

Pretoria, South Africa – The 12th edition of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) expo is set to take place…

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Dam Burst Devastates Eastern Sudan, Leaving Scores Dead

Arbaat, Sudan – A catastrophic dam failure in eastern Sudan has resulted in widespread devastation, claiming at least 30 lives…

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Union Accuses India of Taking Over Nigerian Jobs

Abuja, Nigeria – August 24, 2024 – The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has raised…

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Malawi Seeks International Partnerships to Bolster Healthcare

New Delhi, India – Malawi’s Deputy Minister of Health, Halima Alima Daud, has called for stronger collaboration with international allies,…

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Dangote Refinery Nears Full Operation

New York, USA – Nigeria's massive 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote refinery is on the brink of full operation, with gasoline production expected…

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Niger Resumes Oil Exports Via Benin

Cotonou, Benin – Niger has resumed crude oil exports through Benin after a dispute between the two countries temporarily halted…

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Usi Urges Support for Nthenje Health Centre

Malawi's Vice President, Dr. Michael Usi, visited Nthenje Health Centre in Rumphi on Monday, where he praised health workers for…

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Ethiopia Bans Diplomatic Missions from Importing Fossil Fuel Cars

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Ethiopian government has imposed a complete ban on the importation of petrol and diesel vehicles…

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Philippines Reports New Mpox Case

Manila, Philippines – The Philippines has confirmed its first case of mpox this year, the Department of Health (DOH) announced…

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