Africa
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Parallels between Zuma and Buhari By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Ex-President Jacob Zuma, who for long constituted himself into a rampaging bull in South Africa’s china…
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Obi advises African leaders on way forward
The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on African leaders to look inwards for the solutions…
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Ethiopia says state of emergency will last 6 months
Ethiopian Defense Minister Siraj Fegessa on Saturday said a state of emergency imposed by Ethiopia after the prime minister resigned…
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Ethiopia declares state of emergency
Ethiopia on Friday announced state of emergency after Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn announced his intention to step down amid unrest…
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Xenophobia: Nigerian stabbed in South Africa
By Desmond Ejibas The Nigerian Community in South Africa said on Friday that a member was stabbed during a xenophobic…
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Libya migrants: Abia Govt. receives 5 returnees
By Sam Oditah The Abia Government on Friday received five of its citizens, who were deported from Libya as illegal…
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President Buhari, Russia’s President Putin congratulate new South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as the President of the Republic of South Africa.…
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SA parliament to elect Cyril Ramaphosa new president Thursday – ANC chief whip; Experts say he’s likely to face challenges reforming SA economy
South Africa’s parliament will elect Cyril Ramaphosa as new president at 2pm local time (1200 GMT) on Thursday and have…
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Tsvangirai dies in South Africa after long battle with cancer
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai died on Wednesday in South Africa after a long battle with cancer, the vice president…
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Zuma quits, ending scandal-plagued term as South African president
Jacob Zuma resigned as President of South Africa on Wednesday, reluctantly heeding orders by the ruling African National Congress (ANC)…
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South Africa: Zuma to face no-confidence vote on Thursday – ANC; Cyril Ramaphosa may become President Friday
South Africa’s parliament will hold a vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma on Thursday, the governing ANC party…
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Woman trampled to death by elephants in western Tanzani
A 60-year-old woman was trampled to death by wild elephants in western Tanzania’s district of Kalambo, local leaders said on…
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Free Zones: CEO of Ghana Free Zones Board pays working visit to NEPZ; Calls on Nigeria to provide leadership for Africa
Nigeria and Ghana have further deepened their socio-economic bonds, with a call by the Ghana Free Trade Board (GFTB) for…
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United World Wrestling honours Gov. Wike
The United World Wrestling (Africa) has presented an award of excellence to Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for his…
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Peaceful transitions in Africa no longer negotiable – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said political transitions in Africa must be properly managed to safeguard countries from slipping…
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14 killed in South Sudan clashes over cattle-grazing land
Fourteen people, including four soldiers, were killed in clashes between rival clans over cattle-grazing land in South Sudan’s troubled Jonglei…
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“ANC ready to fire Zuma,… but negotiated exit now looks more likely -Sources
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) had been preparing to fire Jacob Zuma as head of state this week,…
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Africa can create jobs with sports, says President Buhari
By Omuboye Sukubo President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday called on African leaders to exploit the potentials of sports to create…
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Tsvangirai critically ill in South Africa – Party source
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, is critically ill in a South African hospital and his supporters should “brace for…
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Nine countries arrive for Africa wrestling championship in Port Harcourt
By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju No fewer than nine countries have arrived Port Harcourt, Rivers for the Africa Wrestling Championship slated for…
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CHAN 2018: Saraki lauds Super Eagles….Says learn from setback
Despite the inability of the home-based Super Eagles to lift the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) cup, the President of…
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Super Eagles crumble for Morocco’s Atlas Lions to romp to CHAN glory
Morocco romped to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Nigeria in the final of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at…
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Protests in South Africa as pressure grows for Zuma to resign
Supporters and detractors of South African President Jacob Zuma on Monday protested outside the ruling party headquarters in Johannesburg on…
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SERAP drags FG, Cameroon to African Commission over illegal return of refugees, asylum seekers
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned the Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights requesting…
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Saraki: Education reforms key to Africa’s development
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has urged African leaders to shift emphasis from the current theoretical system…
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