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Pope Francis surprises crowds on Easter Sunday with public appearance in Rome. Church bells toll across Italy as news of his sudden death spreads. Despite recent health struggles, the Pope had been meeting visitors and attending events. His final public words were delivered on Easter Sunday.
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Ukraine President Zelensky’s state visit to South Africa delayed by two weeks, now set for Thursday, April 24, 2025. Secrecy surrounds the visit amid anticipation of opposition protests, including plans by uMkhonto weSizwe Party. Party secretary general criticizes Zelensky as a ‘puppet president’ due to NATO ties. Concerns raised over the visit’s impact on Eastern Europe stability.
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MTN’s CEO discusses Africa’s tech-savvy youth using mobile phones for banking services. Talks about Nigeria’s currency devaluation, future opportunities, AI, and geopolitical competition’s impact on Africa’s development.
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David Attenborough explores the unique features of the platypus, sparking debates about evolution due to its extraordinary attributes.
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uMkhonto Wesizwe party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu visited fugitive prophet Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi, sparking outrage. Bushiri fled South Africa in 2020 while facing charges of fraud and rape. South Africa awaits the appeal outcome for extradition. The Justice Ministry condemned Shivambu’s public association with Bushiri at his church. Extradition request for Bushiri and his wife was made in 2020.
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Saudi Arabia, host of the 2034 Soccer World Cup, considers bidding for the 2035 Rugby World Cup despite limited experience. Sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal expressed interest in developing rugby locally, hinting at a potential bid with Qatar and the UAE. Asia Rugby president supports the idea.
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Bullion hits record high as Trump targets Fed chief Powell, raising concerns about central bank independence. Trump criticizes Powell for warning about inflation from tariffs, threatens to remove him. Markets react nervously to Trump’s comments, with fears of Powell’s potential ousting. Economic adviser suggests Trump considering Powell’s removal.
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Africa’s coal reserves, estimated in the hundreds of billions of tons, are crucial for the continent’s energy and industrial development. South Africa leads as the largest producer and consumer. Despite global focus on renewable energy, coal remains essential in Africa. Other countries like Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Nigeria also have significant reserves but face challenges in exploitation.
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Predicting the outcome of the secretive papal conclave is challenging due to shifting cardinals’ positions. Pietro Parolin, 70, Italy, is a frontrunner to succeed Pope Francis. As the Vatican’s secretary of state since 2013, he is seen as a moderate continuity candidate with diplomatic expertise. Critics view him as a modernist prioritizing diplomacy over faith.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, praising his inclusive and progressive leadership. Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, died after a papacy focused on unity, equality, and environmental stewardship. Ramaphosa highlighted the pope’s commitment to fundamental human values and called for reflection on his legacy during the Easter period.
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