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First rain of autumn falls in Iran’s capital after months of intense drought

Aaliyah Aamir December 11, 2025

Iran Rain fell for the first time in months in Iran’s capital on Wednesday, providing a brief respite amid an intense drought. “I’m very happy. When I stepped outside this morning, I suddenly felt joyful,” said Tehran resident Jafar Seyed Esmaili. “It

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Watch Video: Clergy holds yearly thanksgiving, tasks Nigerians on godly living

Ewaka Sam December 11, 2025

Nigeria The Pastor of Grace Dimensions Ministries (GDM), Prophet Maseke Daniels Head, has called on Nigerians to work and walk with God amid uncertainty in the nation. He gave the charge on Sunday December 7, 2025, during the church’s yearly thanksgiving in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Maseke said the gathering for the thanksgiving stands […]

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Foreign Investment in Africa: How Corruption Blocks Growth and What Can Be Done to Protect Investors

Ethan Asher December 10, 2025

Israel Opinion by Samuel Shay In special interview with Samuel Shay, entrepreneur and senior economic advisor to the Abraham Accords Treaty and IMEC development program. Across Africa, foreign investment has reached one of its lowest points in decades. Despite vast natural resources, a young population and enormous development potential, international investors are

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IMEC Expands Toward South Asia: A New Development Corridor Driven by the Abraham Accords

Ethan Asher December 10, 2025

Israel Opinion Special interview with Samuel Shay, Entrepreneur and senior economic advisor to the Abraham Accords Treaty In recent months, the IMEC framework has entered a transformative phase, evolving from an intercontinental trade corridor into a broader development engine that now aims to include some of the poorest nations in South Asia. Cambodia, Nepal, Bangladesh

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The New Generation of African Leadership, Between Local Vision and Global Responsibility

Ethan Asher December 10, 2025

Israel Opinion Based on extensive briefings and analysis from Samuel Shay, Entrepreneur and Senior Economic Advisor to the Abraham Accords Treaty Across Africa, the question of leadership has become the defining challenge of the twenty first century. The continent holds vast potential: natural resources that rival any region on earth, fertile land, young populations eager

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200,000 flee new push by Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo despite Trump deal

Andrew Mbeki December 10, 2025

Rwanda About 200,000 people have fled their homes in eastern Congo in recent days, the United Nations said, as Rwanda-backed rebels march on a strategic town just days after Donald Trump hosted the Rwandan and Congolese leaders to proclaim peace. In a statement released late on Monday, the U.N. said at least 74 people had […]

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Benin government says short-lived coup left casualties on both sides

Aaliyah Aamir December 10, 2025

Benin Benin’s President Patrice Talon met with cabinet ministers on Monday evening for the first time since Sunday’s attempted coup. The government confirmed that airstrikes by Nigerian fighter jets helped thwart a bid by mutinying soldiers to seize the president. It said the short-lived coup left casualties among government forces and the mutinous troops. Abuja […]

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Report: 111 journalists killed worldwide in 2025, more than 500 remain imprisoned

Eric Jabulani December 10, 2025

International Federation of Journalists The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) published its 2025 report on Tuesday, saying 111 journalists were killed while covering events around the world throughout the year. The document, which was published a day before Human Rights Day on 10 December, stated that the Middle East region was the most impacted with […]

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France says it offered logistical support to Benin to help foil attempted coup

Andrew Mbeki December 10, 2025

Benin France has revealed that it provided surveillance, observation and logistical assistance to Benin’s armed forces to help fend off last weekend’s attempted coup. The Elysee Palace said on Tuesday that President Macron “led a coordination effort” and spoke to Benin’s President Patrice Talon, as well as representatives of ECOWAS. The West African regional bloc […]

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Prophet Maseke holds yearly thanksgiving, tasks Nigerians on godly living

Ewaka Sam December 9, 2025

Nigeria The Pastor of Grace Dimensions Ministries (GDM), Prophet Maseke Daniels Head has called on Nigerians to work and walk with God amid uncertainty in the nation. He gave the charge on Sunday December 7, 2025, during the church’s yearly thanksgiving in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Maseke said the gathering for the thanksgiving stands […]