Over 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims assembled on Mount Arafat, enduring extreme heat for the pinnacle of Hajj, amidst the backdrop of the Gaza conflict which has resulted in substantial civilian casualties. The pilgrims, dressed in white, arrived at dawn to commemorate the Prophet Mohammed's final sermon, while political tensions and messages of support for Palestinians added to the somber mood.
Read MoreThe Nigerian Commission in Ghana has rescued 11 teenage girls trafficked into the country for prostitution and arrested suspect Chukwudi Nwachukwu. The girls, aged 14 to 18, were misled into thinking they would work in a restaurant. Currently receiving care at the commission in Accra, the victims are being supported while authorities investigate.
Read MoreFor the first time since 1994, Nelson Mandela's ANC has lost its majority in South Africa's elections, garnering only 40.2% of the votes. Driven by widespread dissatisfaction over high unemployment, corruption, and inadequate public services, the election marks a pivotal moment. The ANC must now form a coalition government to navigate the country's challenges, indicating a potential reset for South African politics.
Read MoreThe Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) results dashboard experienced a crash at the Durban operations centre on Friday morning, causing all vote counts to reset to zero. While the national results were affected, provincial results stayed unaffected. Efforts to restore services are ongoing as local offices continue capturing results.
Read MoreJustice Yvonne Mokgoro, a distinguished South African legal pioneer, was accorded a special official funeral in Johannesburg following her death on May 9 at age 73. Honored by the Presidency for her significant contributions, she was laid to rest on May 23. Her passing followed health challenges stemming from a car accident in April 2023.
Read MoreReflecting on the transformation of Poulton-le-Fylde, Vanessa, the editor of the Blackpool Gazette and Lancashire Post, recounts how her familiar hometown evolved from a quaint community to a bustling party strip along Breck Road, now reminiscent of tourist-heavy Benidorm.
Read MoreThe autopsy on late artist Mohbad has failed to determine his cause of death. The pathologist cited insufficiently rapid exhumation and severe body decomposition as obstacles. Although reactions to drugs he took before passing may have been involved, this can't be confirmed. Further inquiry is set for June 11.
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