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CNN

Alma Asinobi’s attempt to break the world record for fastest visit to every continent ended in March after 71 hours and 26 minutes, highlighting challenges faced by travelers with certain passports. Nigerian passport ranked 92nd on Henley Passport Index. Asinobi aimed to spotlight “passport privilege” and faced access issues and extra checks during her journey.
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IOL News

Retired German satellite ROSAT is descending towards Earth, with potential debris crashing as early as Friday. Communication lost with the satellite, experts uncertain of impact locations. Parts will burn up during re-entry, but up to 30 fragments weighing 1.87 tons could reach Earth between Friday and Monday. Global areas between 53-degrees north and south could be affected.
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the Guardian

During Pope Francis’s funeral, Donald Trump had a revelation while speaking with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, suggesting Putin may not want to end the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy and European leaders hope Trump’s newfound understanding will lead to intervention before it’s too late.
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Sky News

Hundreds of thousands attend Pope Francis’s funeral in Vatican City, including world leaders. Amid formal proceedings, Sky News witnesses nuns sprinting to queue and teenagers playing Uno. Streets around Vatican bustling, with long queues forming early for prime viewing spots. Historic day for Catholic Church and its faithful.
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BBC News

Tanzania cracks down on border trade with Malawi, causing losses for small traders, mostly women. Ban on agricultural imports leads to arrests and seizures, impacting businesses. Diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute ongoing. Tanzania’s agriculture minister criticizes trade restrictions from Malawi and South Africa. Customers prefer Tanzanian goods for quality and size.
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BusinessTech

South African fund managers are now selling offshore assets after five years of buying, according to Bank of America’s survey. The shift is driven by global uncertainty, including US President Trump’s tariffs. Only 35% of assets are held offshore, below the 45% limit. Managers plan to decrease offshore exposure in the next three months.
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Business Insider Africa

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a peace agreement to end months of brutal violence. The deal aims to promote peace, economic development, and respect for sovereignty. Both countries commit to a lasting truce and plan to draft a peace deal by May 2. Officials emphasize the importance of delivering on promises and building economic ties with American investment.
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Reuters

Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged gunfire for a second day near the India-Pakistan border in Kashmir after an attack on tourists by Pakistani militants. The Indian Army responded to unprovoked fire from Pakistan Army posts along the border. No casualties were reported from the Indian side. Tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have escalated.
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Daily Maverick

During a meeting between ANC and DA, the DA expressed commitment to remain in the Government of National Unity. The meeting, following a midnight deal on VAT increase, lasted two hours and discussed a new fiscal path. Finance Minister to present revised fiscal framework to Parliament committees. DA’s commitment to the GNU was highlighted.
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eNCA

World leaders and dignitaries attended the UN General Assembly. Highlights include Brazil’s President Lula da Silva, Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon, Honduras’ President Xiomara Castro, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Also present were US President Donald Trump, former President Joe Biden, and leaders from various European countries.
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