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Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in his northern home state of Katsina on Tuesday, the state governor said. He died in a London clinic on Sunday at the age of 82. Buhari, a former military ruler after a coup in the 1980s, returned to frontline politics to become the first Nigerian …
As the Minister of Transport and Logistics of Ethiopia Bareo Hassen told ENA, an international manufacturer and suppliers of electric transport is increasingly striving to enter and invest in the Ethiopian market. According to him, the Ethiopian authorities seek to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and to actively use renewable energy sources. To this end, …
On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government and nation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following the passing of Former President Muhammadu Buhari.President Ramaphosa’s thoughts are primarily with the family of Former President Buhari who has passed away at the age of …
My Fellow South Africans, I address you this evening on a matter that concerns the security of our country, the integrity of our law enforcement agencies and the safety of our people. Last Sunday, the 6th of July 2025, Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service, held a …
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, who led Africa’s most populous country from 2015-23 and was the first Nigerian president to oust an incumbent through the ballot box, died in London on Sunday, a presidential spokesperson said. “President Buhari died today in London at about 4:30 p.m. (1530 GMT), following a prolonged illness,” President Bola Tinubu’s …
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From July 8 to 10, 2025, Leading companies from St. Petersburg specializing in water supply, wastewater management, and environmental technologies are showcasing their latest developments at #IFAT Africa — the continent’s largest environmental exhibition — held in Johannesburg, South Africa. St. Petersburg’s participation in IFAT Africa holds particular significance due to the sister-city relationship formed …
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Government of Cuba and with support from the University of South Africa (UNISA), will today, 08 July 2025 host a Joint Commemoration Lecture on the Cuito Cuanavale Battle in Pretoria. This event marks a significant moment of historical solidarity, honouring the deep-rooted military and …
The South African Democracy Education Trust (SADET) was established as a project Trust after President Thabo Mbeki indicated his concern about the paucity of historical material on the arduous and complex road to South Africa’s peaceful political settlement after decades of violent conflict. Following discussions with the private sector, core funding for SADET was provided …
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