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Apr 12, 2025
Kigali [Rwanda], April 12: Rwanda's urban inflation rose sharply in March 2025, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increasing by 6.5 percent compared to the same period in 2024, according to a report released Friday by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).
Zambia launches construction of power transmission line to Tanzania
Security beefed up following unrest in NE Ghana
UN calls for peaceful, transparent presidential election in Gabon
Namibia opens Africa's first green iron plant
Zimbabwe-China tobacco expo to be held in Q3
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Roundup: UN agencies warn of worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan
Khartoum [Sudan], April 12: Officials from United Nations (UN) agencies and international organizations on Friday warned about the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Sudan,...
Tunisian students celebrate Chinese Language Day
Tunis [Tunisia], April 12: The Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis (ISLT) and the Confucius Institute at Carthage University held a series of activities on...
Nigeria to impose 15-USD daily fine on visa defaulters
Nigeria [Abuja], April 12: Nigeria will implement a new policy that imposes a 15-U.S. dollar daily fine on travelers who overstay their visas from August,...
Sexual violence against children rises alarmingly in eastern DRC: UNICEF
Washington DC [US], April 12: A child was reported raped on average every 30 minutes during intense January and February fighting in eastern Democratic Republic...
Column: Folly of "reciprocal tariffs": How America's trade war harms its own people, global economy
Washington DC [US], April 12: In an era when global interdependence defines prosperity, the United States' recent embrace of "reciprocal tariffs" represents a dangerous step...
Top U.S. bank leaders warn of risks from trade tensions
New York [US], April 12: Leaders of top U.S. banks Friday warned of risks and uncertainties from U.S. tariffs and trade tensions as they unveil...
U.S. judge allows Trump admin to deport Columbia University student
Houston [Texas], April 12: A U.S. immigration judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration can deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student, on...
3 killed, 1 injured after small plane crashes in U.S. Florida
Houston [Texas], April 12: A small plane crashed near Boca Raton Regional Airport in the southeastern U.S. state of Florida on Friday morning, leaving three...
General Motors to initiate temporary layoffs in Canada
Ottawa [Canada], April 12: General Motors on Friday announced a temporary shutdown of one plant in Canada with hundreds of layoffs expected.
5.2-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea region: GFZ
New York [US], April 12: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Papua New Guinea region at 22:24:50 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
Company fine doubled to $3m for workplace manslaughter
Pennsylvania man charged over threats to kill Trump, immigration agents
Prisoners released by Israel show signs of torture
Apr 11, 2025
Kiev's closest allies mull post-war mission amid US reluctance
US secures release of dual national jailed in Russia for Ukraine aid
Argentinians join general strike over president's austerity measures
More than 300 deaths reported in Austria's mountains in 2024
European army cannot replace NATO, says German President Steinmeier
Head of British armed forces visits China for first time in 10 years
Former first lady Michelle Obama dismisses divorce rumours
