Africa
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President, African Development Bank, Adesina, loses mum
Madam Eunice O. Adesina, the mother of the President of the African Development Bank and former Minister of Agriculture of…
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NEMA receives 105 stranded Nigerians from Chad
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 105 stranded Nigerians from Chad at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport…
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2023: UN agencies warn again of looming mass hunger in West, Central Africa; Nigeria included
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 8, 2022 The UN agencies say the number of hungry people in West and…
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Buhari vows defence of democracy in Africa; Receives highest National Honors Award of Guinea Bissau
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria to work with Guinea Bissau and other countries towards sustaining and…
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Buhari to West African Elders: Our election will be free, fair, credible
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday reiterated once again that the 2023 general elections would be free, fair and credible, as manipulations…
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Floods: Zulum in Niger Republic, visits Borno refugees displaced from Malam-Fatori
.. Governor meets Multinational Forces Governor Babagana Umara Zulum was in Bosso, a border town in Niger Republic on Sunday,…
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Ex-President Jonathan appointed Africa Agriculture Technology Ambassador
Former Nigeria President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has been appointed Africa Agricultural Technology Foundation’s (AATF’s) Africa’s Ambassador for Agricultural Technology. The…
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Buhari calls for tighter security around Lake Chad Basin borders with proliferation of weapons from Russia-Ukraine war
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja urged more vigilance and tightening of security around borders, drawing attention to the…
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Attacks on our facilities won’t stop 2023 poll: INEC Chairman
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 28, 2022 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the recent attacks on its facilities…
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ECOWAS: We must keep faith with vision of founding fathers, says Buhari
• Insecurity, political instability, Russia-Ukraine war biggest concerns facing the region President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday in Abuja, reminded legislators of…
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Buhari attends AU Summit in Niamey
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 23, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari will embark on an official trip to Niamey, the Republic…
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Falode applauds Bayelsa Queens on CAF Women’s Champions League third place finish
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee member, Aisha Falode, on Monday applauded the CAF Champions League 2022 bronze medalists, Bayelsa…
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COP27: Gates Foundation says what informed new grant to Nigeria, Africa
By Usman Aliyu Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt), Nov. 13, 2022 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says its new commitment of…
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Bayelsa Queens FC defeat Simba Queens to win maiden CAF Women’s Champions League Bronze medal
Juliet Sunday scored the only goal as Bayelsa Queens FC of Nigeria claimed the bronze medal at the 2022 CAF…
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COP27: Afeximbank pledges to support Africa bridge climate finance gap
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Nov. 12, 2022 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has pledged to support Africa to bridge the US$…
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Biden to stop in Egypt for climate meeting ahead of G20 summit
Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt), Nov. 11, 2022 (dpa/NAN) U.S. President Joe Biden is due to appear for a short visit at a…
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Egypt says jailed hunger striker, Abdel-Fattah, in good health
Alaa Abdel-Fattah Cairo, Nov. 11, 2022 A prominent jailed pro-democracy campaigner, who is on a total hunger strike according to…
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Nestlé partners with Africa Food Prize to strengthen food security, climate change resilience
Accra, Ghana: November 9, 2022 Nestlé has announced that it is partnering with the Africa Food Prize to help accelerate…
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Will Ghanaian President survive this storm? By Azu Ishiekwene
Not so long ago, he was the poster boy of what looked like an African renaissance. Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo didn’t…
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Osinbajo backs Africa’s case for just energy transition
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Nov. 9, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says only strong partnerships and coordination among African countries…
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COP27: UAE, Egypt agree to build one of world’s biggest wind farms
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 8, 2022 The presidents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt signed an agreement on…
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CAF CC: Plateau United FC arrive Benghazi for Al Akhdar SC
Nigeria’s CAF Confederations Cup campaigners Plateau United Football Club of Jos has arrived Benghazi, Libya, ahead of Wednesday’s CAF Confederations…
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British PM, Sunak at COP27 in 1st international outing
London, Nov. 7, 2022 New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the world must “deliver on the legacy” of last…
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Passenger plane crashes; 19 dead
Dar-es-Salaam, Nov. 6, 2022 No fewer than 19 people died when a passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria in…
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CAF Women’s Champions League: Bayelsa Queens FC through to Semi-final
Bayelsa Queens Football Club of Nigeria on Sunday night secured a place in the Semi-final of the 2022 CAF Women’s…
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