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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
📌 Explore Qubbet el-Hawa’s ancient secrets: Archaeologists unearth three 4,000-year-old tombs near Aswan, filled with jewelry and ceremonial artifacts. A timeless journey into Egypt’s enduring funerary heritage—swipe to discover history carved in stone. #Archaeology #Egypt
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
📌 A forest fire has destroyed over 24 hectares in Eastern Tigray after spreading from Afar. Desa’a Forest is still at risk. Local teams are fighting the flames, but no federal aid has arrived yet. #Ethiopia #Tigray #Wildfire #Environment
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
📌 Ethiopia will export crude oil for the first time in September, as PM Abiy announced. 🚀 The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is set to open soon, marking major steps in energy and national progress. #Ethiopia #oil #GERD #energy #Africa
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
📌 Libya’s NOC and Türkiye’s TPAO have signed a deal for offshore energy exploration. 🔍 Four blocks will be surveyed and a 10,000 km seismic study is planned. 🤝 This cooperation aims to boost Libya’s oil sector. #energy #Libya #Türkiye #offshore
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
📌 UN warns of rising risk of ethnic genocide in Sudan as attacks by RSF against non-Arab groups escalate. Urgent call for global action to stop violence and protect civilians. #Sudan #UN #HumanRights
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
📌 Algeria warns U.S. airstrikes on Iran risk wider conflict, urges urgent return to diplomacy to protect regional peace. “Dialogue, not escalation, is needed,” the statement said. #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #Peace
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
🌍🇹🇷 “Africa’s voice is our voice.” At the OIC Summit in Istanbul, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan underlined Africa’s growing role in the Muslim world and reaffirmed Türkiye’s full support for deeper unity among Muslim nations. #OICSummit #Türkiye #Africa #Unity
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
OIC foreign ministers meet in Istanbul as Gaza crisis and regional tensions grow. African countries highlight calls for justice, peace, and cooperation. Eyes are on Istanbul for united action. #OIC #Gaza #Istanbul
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
📌 Niger takes control of Somair uranium mine 🇳🇪 French firm Orano is out as the mining deal ends. A bold move in the global energy game. What’s next? #Niger #Uranium #Orano #AfricaNews #Energy
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
🌧️ 92 dead, 4,300+ homeless. Eastern Cape reels from devastating floods. Mthatha hardest hit. Rescue ops ongoing. A day of remembrance declared. Premier: “We’ll rebuild stronger.” 🇿🇦 #SouthAfrica #Floods #Mthatha #DisasterRelief
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
📌 Africa’s top gold holders revealed: Algeria leads with the highest reserves, Ghana shines in Sub-Saharan Africa. In turbulent times, gold remains the continent’s economic shield. #Africa #Gold #Economy #Ghana #Algeria #Mining
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Egypt condemns Israel’s June 13 strikes on Iran as a “flagrant breach of international law,” warning of wider Middle East destabilization. Cairo calls for respect of sovereignty, end to occupation & political dialogue over force. 🕊️🤔 How can we avert escalation? #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #Egypt #Israel
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
📌 From healer to nation builder — Félix Houphouët-Boigny led Ivory Coast through diplomacy and development. His leadership shaped the “Ivorian Miracle” and left a lasting mark on Africa’s political landscape. 🇨🇮✨ #IvoryCoast #HouphouetBoigny #Legacy
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
📌 African startups raised $1B in just 5 months—+40% YoY. After a March dip, funding surged back in April & May. The continent’s tech scene is gaining global trust and momentum. 🌍 #AfricaInnovation #TechEcosystem #StartupAfrica #BusinessNews
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
🇿🇦 South Africa launches a National Dialogue to fight unemployment, poverty, inequality & crime. Citizens will help shape a new vision. First convention: Aug 2025. Will this conversation bring real change? #SouthAfrica #NationalDialogue
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
📌 Queen Njinga — the fearless warrior queen of Angola. Outsmarted colonial powers. Led armies into battle. Redefined leadership for generations. Her legacy of resistance and resilience still echoes across Africa. 🇦🇴✨ #AfricaHistory #QueenNjinga #WarriorQueen #Leadership #Inspiration #Legacy
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
The Pyramids of Giza enter a new era! 🚍 $30M revamp brings e-buses, upgraded facilities & top dining. Aggressive vendors controlled. With the Grand Egyptian Museum nearby, Egypt eyes 30M tourists/year. The ancient meets the modern in Cairo. 🇪🇬✨
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
📌 Bill Gates received top honors from Nigeria (CFR) and Ethiopia for his work in health, education & development. 💬 “Africa is not just about needs, but potential,” he said. $100B+ invested, $200B planned. A shift from charity to partnership.
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
📌 Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o (1938–2025) Kenyan writer, activist & decolonial voice. From Weep Not, Child to Devil on the Cross, he chose Kikuyu over English — turning language into resistance. A literary warrior whose pen fought for freedom. #NgugiWaThiongo #Decolonize #AfricanLiterature
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
📌 Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the “Mother of the Nation”, was a fearless leader in South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle. Her legacy is one of courage, resistance, and unwavering fight for justice. #WinnieMandela #Justice #History #SouthAfrica #Resistance
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
📌 From Cairo to Lake Victoria, Africa’s longest bridges connect more than just land—they unite trade, travel, and people. Discover how these engineering wonders are transforming the continent. #AfricaRising #BridgeTheGap #Innovation
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
📡 South Africa may soon welcome Starlink. A new telecom policy could ease local ownership rules, allowing global players like Starlink to enter without stake transfers. This move aims to boost digital access and connectivity. #Starlink #SouthAfrica #TechNews
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
📌 Kenya strengthens ties with Morocco! Kenya’s Foreign Minister Mudavadi kicks off a 3-day visit to Rabat, inaugurates new embassy, and eyes fairer trade with Morocco. 5 key deals on the table—covering energy, education, and more. 🤝 #KenyaMorocco #Diplomacy #AfricaNews #TradeTalks #Rabat
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
📍 Oil theft crackdown in Nigeria Between May 19–25, the Nigerian Army shut down 19 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta, seizing 589,000 liters of refined oil and arresting 20 suspects. A decisive step in the fight against economic sabotage. #Nigeria #OilTheft #NigerDelta #Security #News #Africa
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
📌 During Africa Day, AU Commission Chair Mohamoud Ali Youssouf called for reparations for colonial injustices, describing it as a historic right, not charity. “Justice must be served,” he said, urging the world to recognize Africa’s suffering. #AfricaDay #JusticeForAfrica #Reparations
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
📌 On Eritrea’s Independence Day, President Afwerki warned that Ethiopia’s Red Sea ambitions and foreign interference threaten regional stability. “Peace is at risk — we must remain vigilant,” he said. #Eritrea #RedSea #Geopolitics #Africa
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
📌 Djibouti’s President Guelleh warns UAE’s Africa investments mask military aims. 🇩🇯 “These deals risk our sovereignty.” Alleged UAE support to Sudan’s RSF adds to fears. Are economic corridors turning into battlegrounds? #Africa #UAE #Djibouti #Geopolitics
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
🎉 Africa Day 2025 Marking unity, legacy, and the power of youth. This year’s theme: Education for Liberation. ✊🏿📚 #AfricaDay #AU2025 #PanAfricanism #YouthEmpowerment
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
📍US hits Sudan's military with sanctions over alleged chemical weapon use. Civilians brace for deeper crisis as aid dries up. Democracy still a distant dream. #Sudan #News
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
🌍 Celebrating the strength, culture, and unity of a vibrant continent. Happy #AfricaDay to all who call Africa home and those who carry it in their hearts.
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
📌 Jomo Kenyatta led Kenya to independence and became its first President. A key architect of the nation, he championed unity and growth, though under tight central control.
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
🧊 Calm under pressure: Ramaphosa holds his ground in D.C. as Trump revives the “white genocide” myth. Facts speak louder than fiction. #Ramaphosa #SouthAfrica #Diplomacy #FactCheck #USPolitics
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
🇳🇬 Nigerian power in Türkiye! Victor Osimhen, Ibrahim Olawoyin & Jonathan Okoronkwo made the Süper Lig Team of the Week. Champions, goals, and class. 🔥⚽ #SuperLig #NigerianPlayers #Football
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
📌 Desmond Tutu stood tall against apartheid — with peace, not violence. 🕊️ 1984 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A legacy that still speaks. #DesmondTutu #Peace #Justice #HumanRights #Nobel
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
📌 Africa’s Identity Shift From Rhodesia to Zimbabwe, from colonial labels to cultural pride. 🌍 Nine African nations reclaimed their names — and their narratives. Which name change do you find most powerful? #Africa #History #Decolonize #Zimbabwe #Ghana #BurkinaFaso #Independence #Identity
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
📌 Kuduro is Angola’s electrifying gift to the world—where rhythm meets resilience and dance becomes identity. #kuduro #angola #rhythm #dance #afrobeat #culture #bsky
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
📌 Gabon and Equatorial Guinea await a historic ICJ ruling over disputed islands in oil-rich waters. The verdict could redefine borders and end decades of tension. #ICJ #AfricaNews #Gabon #EquatorialGuinea #MaritimeDispute
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
🇿🇦 South Africa crowned AFCON U20 champions! Future looks bright for African football. 🌍⚽ #AFCONU20 #SouthAfrica #FootballFuture
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
🇺🇸 U.S. Embassy in Tanzania denies a leaked doc claiming USAID backs opposition. Calls it fake. 2025 elections just got more complicated. #Tanzania #USAID #Politics #Leaked
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
📌 Sudan condemns the UAE for expelling its consular staff from Dubai without reason. Diplomats were detained, interrogated, and had devices seized—violating the Vienna Convention. Khartoum calls it an act of hostility, escalating tensions over alleged UAE support for RSF. #Sudan #UAE #RSF
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
📌 Uganda has approved a $20B budget for 2025/26, focusing on oil, tourism & agro-industry. The EACOP pipeline remains key as crude exports near. #Uganda #EACOP #OilProduction #EastAfrica
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
📌 South Africa and Morocco to clash in the AFCON U-20 Final! South Africa edged past Nigeria 1-0, while Morocco silenced host nation Egypt with the same scoreline. Both the final and the third-place match will be played this Sunday. Who will rise as champions of Africa? 🌍🏆 #AFCONU20 #Morocco
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
📌 "It’s not terrorism. It’s imperialism." Burkina Faso’s President Traoré calls out Western media for using propaganda to exploit Africa’s resources. 🗣️ “My biggest regret? Listening to French radio as a child.” #Traore #BurkinaFaso #Imperialism #AfricaUnite #MediaNarratives #bsky
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
📌 “Stop using Black people to serve empire.” Mali PM Traoré slams AFRICOM and reminds: Obama’s hands are not clean in Libya. 🛑 #AFRICOM #Traore #Libya #BlackVoices #USImperialism
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
📌 Africa Before the Berlin Conference: A Continent of Kingdoms, Cultures, and Commerce 👑 A land of sovereign kingdoms and empires 🌍 Rich cultures and thriving intercontinental trade ✍️ Berlin Conference (1884–85) redrew the map without African voices ⛓️ Colonial rule disrupted centuries civilizations
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
📌 Legend of the Ring: Azumah Nelson 🥊 Two-time World Champion 🇬🇭 Proudly represented Ghana 🏆 Dominated Featherweight & Super Featherweight divisions 🥇 Achieved 38 career victories 🔥 Known for unmatched resilience and skill
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
📌 A new era for Congo and Rwanda? A historic U.S.-brokered deal is on the horizon, aiming to end years of conflict and unlock billions in mineral investments.
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Imam Abdullah Haron, a prominent South African Muslim cleric and anti-apartheid activist.
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
📌 Premier League giants are chasing Ademola Lookman! ⚽ After an outstanding season with Atalanta, scoring 18 goals and providing 7 assists, the Nigerian winger has become one of the hottest names of the summer.
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WAJ @wallafrica.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
📌 Tunisia Launches Weekly Voluntary Repatriation Flights ✈️ 149 Guinean nationals were repatriated from Tunisia with support from IOM, marking the start of a weekly return initiative. 🏕️ Authorities dismantled an informal camp in El-Amra, Sfax, which sheltered around 2,500 undocumented migrants.
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