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Libya Oil Minister suspended for legal investigation

Libya's Oil and Gas Minister in the Government of National Unity has been temporarily suspended from work, a state institution said on Monday, citing a legal investigation.

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SA Minister pleased with UNSC resolution for Gaza ceasefire

South Africa’s (SA) Minister of International Relations Dr Naledi Pandor has welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s resolution on a ceasefire for the month of Ramadan.

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UN aid Chief to step down in June for health reasons

United Nations (UN) aid Chief Martin Griffiths, who recently pushed for more humanitarian access to Gaza, plans to step down at the end of June for health reasons, a UN Spokesperson said yesterday.

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SA Foreign Minister highlights importance of US relationship despite differing policy views

In a Monday statement from Chicago, South Africa's (SA) International Relations Minister, Naledi Pandor, emphasised the importance of maintaining a harmonious relationship with the United States despite differing policy views.

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From prison to palace: Faye's road to Senegal's presidency

Just a few months ago, the man set to be Senegal's next President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sitting in a prison cell, a relatively unknown figure outside his opposition party Pastef.

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SA Electoral Commission  identifies 42 candidates on multiple party lists

The South African Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has disclosed that 42 candidates have appeared on more than one party list, implicating 39 parties in the issue.

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Bad intel hinders fight on kidnappings: Nigeria Defence General

Nigeria's Defence Chief General Chris Musa said on Monday the military was being fed bad intelligence by informants, hampering the fight against armed kidnapping gangs who continue to abduct students and residents in the north of the country.

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Zimbabwe's Charumbira re-elected as Pan African Parliament President

In a significant development for the Pan African Parliament (PAP), President Fortune Charumbira has been re-elected, emphasising the urgent need to address the resurgence of military coups in Africa.

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BMA increases capacity at borders ahead of Easter weekend

The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has extended the operating hours of various critical ports ahead of the Easter weekend to better accommodate travellers.

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SA's main opposition party may consider deal with ruling ANC

South Africa's second most popular party the Democratic Alliance (DA) would consider a deal with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) should the ANC fail to get the majority it needs to retain power in May elections, its leader said this Monday

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