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May 31, 2025 0

A South African Woman Has Been Sentenced to Life in Prison for Selling Her Young Daughter

Racquel Chantel Smith and two accomplices were sentenced for selling 6-year-old Joshlin in a human trafficking case in South Africa; the child remains missing.

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May 30, 2025 0

U.S. Funded Chicken Project Closes in Lesotho

by ARPS Media

The $31.4 million STEPS project to transform Lesotho’s poultry sector has been canceled, causing widespread concern among local farmers and stakeholders.

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May 29, 2025 0

African Development Bank (AfDB) Lowered its Forecast for Africa’s Economic Growth but Sees Signs of Resilience

by ARPS Media

The African Development Bank forecasts Africa’s economy to grow to 3.9% in 2025 and 4.0% in 2026, highlights regional disparities, and calls for governance improvements and enhanced domestic resource mobilization to drive sustainable development.

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May 27, 2025 0

Nigeria Has Repealed the Contentious Bill That Mandated Voting

by ARPS Media

Nigeria has scrapped a controversial bill that sought to make voting mandatory, following backlash over its potential threat to free and fair elections.

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