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King Mswati’s eighth wife, Senteni Masango, has died after allegedly committing suicide

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8th April 2018
Senteni Masango, the eighth wife of Africa’s last absolute monarch, has died after allegedly committing suicide. She was found dead in the early hours of Friday morning. She reportedly took about 40 amitriptyline capsules, which are normally used to treat a number of mental illnesses. The Queen leaves behind two daughters. Only a week earlier, her sister Nombuso Masango had been buried, but she…
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Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko take leisurely stroll to enjoy sakura by palace

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2nd April 2018
The Emperor and Empress of Japan surprised early morning joggers as they enjoyed a walk along the outer moat of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The Imperial couple took an announced walk to view the cherry trees at the end of their blooms. The couple walked from the Kitahanebashimon gate at the north of the palace and crossed a bridge to a walkway by a public road along the moat. Despite it being…
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King of Morocco sends condolences to Queen Margrethe

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16th February 2018
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has sent his condolences to Denmark’s Queen Margrethe after the death of her 83-year-old husband, Prince Henrik, on 13 February. Prince Henrik died peacefully in his sleep at 11:18 pm at home at Fredensborg Palace with his wife and their two sons, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim, at his side. A press release posted to the Kingdom of…
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Sultan of Oman rewards National Football team with money and land

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12th January 2018
The ruler of Oman, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, has awarded the national football team cash and land to show his thanks for them winning the Arabian Gulf Cup which was held in Kuwait last week. The rewards will be given to the 26 members of the national team. The gifts are not exclusively for the players and will also be distributed to the support staff as well. The Omani News Agency, a state-run…
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