Lawson Jindu

Lawson Jindu

South African correspondent/Multimedia reporter based in Johannesburg
29 Articles

Eni Showcases LNG Progress to Congolese President

Brazzaville, Republic of Congo - July 20, 2024 - Eni's CEO, Claudio Descalzi, presented progress on the Congo LNG project…

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Migrants Arrive Exhausted on Spain’s Canary Islands Beach

SAN BARTOLOME DE TIRAJANA, Spain - A scene of relief and exhaustion unfolded on a beach in Spain's Canary Islands…

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China and Guinea-Bissau Forge Strategic Partnership

China and Guinea-Bissau have elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, as President Xi Jinping and President Umaro Sissoco Embaló…

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Kenyans Demand Action on Public Funds, Rights Group Seeks IMF Help

Kenyans are demanding greater accountability for public funds as anti-government demonstrations rage into their fourth week. The protests, which began…

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Ugandan Filmmaker Wins Nativ Shorts Competition

Esther Kavuoa Sammy, a Ugandan filmmaker, has emerged victorious in the Nativ Shorts Creatives Competition 2024, organized by the Amsterdam…

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Biden Under Intense Scrutiny Before Crucial Press Conference

WASHINGTON, July 11 - President Joe Biden's upcoming press conference at the NATO summit is poised to be a pivotal…

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Nigeria Secures Domestic Crude Supply Deal

ABUJA, Nigeria - Nigeria's oil sector has seen a welcome resolution with a new agreement between the government regulator and…

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Kagame Set for Fourth Term as Rwandan President

KIGALI, July 11 - Rwandan President Paul Kagame is anticipated to win a fourth term in Monday's election, facing two…

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UN Probes Mass Grave on Libya-Tunisia Border

Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, addressed the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday,…

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Kenya Balances Refugees and Local Communities

Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp, in Turkana County, serves as a longstanding refuge for Rose Chelia, who fled the Second Sudanese…

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French Probe into Chadian Leader’s Lavish Spending Allegations

Paris, France - French authorities are investigating allegations that Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno misused public funds to finance…

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Patoranking Launches R9 Million Tech Scholarship for African Youth

Afrobeats musician Patoranking is leveraging his success to empower the next generation of African tech leaders. Through his Patoranking Foundation,…

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Kenya-Argentina Ties Strengthen with New Ambassador

NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenyan and Argentinian officials discussed strengthening bilateral ties during a courtesy call on Wednesday. H.E. Mr. Luis…

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Uganda Launches Diaspora Mapping to Boost Remittances

Uganda has embarked on an ambitious project to map its scattered diaspora population, aiming to harness their potential for the…

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