James Nkonomo

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James Nkonomo is a journalist. Currently serving as the Central Africa Correspondent for The African Exponent. He specializes in a wide range of stories from the region, covering all stories stories.

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  May 20, 2024

Attempted Coup in DRC: Leader Killed, 50 Arrested Including Three Americans

Gunfire erupted around 4 a.m. in Kinshasa, the nation's capital. The attack, spearheaded by armed men, targeted the presidential palace in the city center, according to army spokesman Sylvain Ekenge....

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  May 20, 2024

Niger and U.S. Finalize Agreement on American Troop Withdrawal by September

The agreement, reached after a five-day commission between Niger's defense ministry and the U.S. Department of Defense, ensures the protection of U.S. troops during the withdrawal process....

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  May 13, 2024

Chad's Interim Prime Minister Challenges Election Results

In a statement released on social media, Masra announced, “With the help of our lawyers, today we submitted a request to the Constitutional Council to reveal the truth of the ballot boxes.”...

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  May 13, 2024

Building Collapse in George, South Africa, Claims 24 Lives; Rescue Efforts Continue

At the time of the collapse, 81 people were inside the building. To date, 29 survivors have been rescued, with 13 currently receiving medical treatment in hospital....

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  May 13, 2024

The Truth About the Widespread Internet Outages Hit East Africa

Service providers such as Airtel Kenya, Vodacom Tanzania, and others across the region have acknowledged the disruptions....

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  May 13, 2024

Kenyan Man on Death Row in Saudi Arabia Receives Reprieve

Munyakho, the son of veteran Kenyan journalist Dorothy Kweyu, was sentenced to death in 2011 after a fatal altercation with a colleague that resulted in both parties sustaining stab wounds; however, only Munyakho survived....

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