Category: Africa
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Conflict in Sudan taking dangerous turn for civilians – UN
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, has said that the conflict in Sudan is taking an “even more dangerous turn for civilians.”
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Despite deadly political unrest, Mozambique inaugurates new president today
Despite deadly political unrest, Mozambique President-elect Daniel Chapo will be sworn into office Wednesday after weeks of deadly political unrest but the main opposition leader has vowed to “paralyse” the country with fresh protests against the fiercely disputed election result. Venancio Mondlane had already called for a national strike in the days leading up to…
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France breaks silence on allegation against Nigeria to destabilise Niger
France on Wednesday described as “groundless” the allegation by Niger that Nigeria had offered space in its territory to France in order to destabilise the former French colony.
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Tinubu, Nigeria’s top govt officials to attend John Mahama’s inauguration
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday for Accra, Ghana, to attend the inauguration of John Mahama, President-elect, on Jan. 7.
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Niger Republic: Allegations against Nigeria disturbing – NSA
National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has categorically denied accusations that Nigeria intended to sabotage or destabilise Niger Republic, as alleged by its leader, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani.
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AfDB to build new headquarters in Abidjan
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) says it will construct a new state-of-the-art headquarters building in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
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NAFDAC busts fake alcohol factory in FCT
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday raided an illegal alcoholic drink factory in Lugbe axis of the FCT.
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Police fire tear gas as Mozambicans demonstrate against disputed election
Mozambican police fired tear gas at hundreds of opposition supporters converging on the capital Maputo on Thursday for the biggest demonstration yet against last month’s disputed election.
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VENDETTA! After CAF ruling, Libya police embark on mass arrest of Nigerians
After the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ruling on the Nigerian Football Federation’s complaint regarding the Super Eagles’ treatment in Libya, reports from Libya indicate mass arrests and fines targeting Nigerians. Upon arrival in Libya for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were detained at Al-Abraq Airport for over 20 hours,…
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Botswana ruling party ousted after 58 years in power
Botswana’s Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) swept to power in the landlocked southern African country on Friday, taking 35 of 61 seats in parliament and ousting the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) after 58 years.