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Kitui funeral thrown into chaos after family, clergy clash over speeches

Tension mounted as the clergy reportedly sought to bring the ceremony to an end and proceed with the burial, but the family resisted, insisting that those who had come to mourn their friend be given…

  • Family and clergy clash over funeral speeches in Kitui, Kenya.
  • Dispute captured on video circulating on social media.
  • Priest leaves ceremony, disrupting funeral proceedings.

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WR NPP Wades Into GoldBod GH¢22bn Loss

Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa The Western Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa, has expressed concern over the alleged financial losses involving the Ghana Gold Board Read…

  • NPP Chairman Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa criticizes GH¢22bn loss at Ghana Gold Board.
  • IMF reports $1.7bn loss under Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
  • NPP calls for investigation, accuses CEO of diverting attention.

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Emir of Argungu Endorses Idris for Second Term

Onuminya Innocent The Emir of Argungu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Samaila Muhammad Mera, has formally endorsed the Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, for a second term in office, describing

  • Emir of Argungu endorses Dr. Nasir Idris for second term as Kebbi State Governor.
  • Idris administration praised for people-oriented and development-driven approach.
  • Endorsements from various stakeholders ahead of 2027 elections.

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UAE President to school students: You are the future of this nation

Abu Dhabi :UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan urged students to embrace continuous learning, strengthen their national identity and develop the skills needed for a rapidly…

  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, addressed students on Monday.
  • He emphasized continuous learning, national identity, and essential skills.
  • Students are described as the future of the nation.

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British activist remains in Israeli custody over suspected minor assault during West Bank clash

Finn Joughin was detained Saturday after an encounter involving a child in Umm al-Kheir. Police said late Saturday that he was being held “on suspicion of performing an indecent act against a minor.”

  • British activist Finn Joughin detained in Israeli custody.
  • Alleged minor indecent assault in Umm al-Kheir, West Bank.
  • Incident sparked by Palestinian children's ball dispute.

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Afrikaans ministers who proved it’s never too late for reconciliation

Danie Rosslee and EG Fourie were not early opponents of apartheid. Perhaps that is precisely why we should remember what happened when they changed.

  • Danie Rosslee, former conservative minister, supported Willie Jonker's apartheid confession in 1990.
  • EG Fourie, conservative minister, acknowledged his church's slow path to reconciliation in 2014.
  • Both ministers exemplify that reconciliation is possible despite past opposition.

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China and Egypt: A model for civilizational dialogue

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming Egypt visit arrives at a time when geopolitical conflicts are raging in different parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East. Few questions seem more pressing today than how different civilizations can live together in peace rather than descend into confrontation.

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