Africa
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Jonathan’s mission raises hope of new Mali transition programme
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 22, 2022 Fresh hopes emerged at the weekend of an agreement between the Economic…
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Obasanjo, Sall, Shagari to be honoured as African Ministers’ Council on Water sets stage for 20th Anniversary celebration at 9th World Water Forum in Senegal
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, President Macky Sall of Senegal and Alhaji Mukthar Shehu Shagari, a former Minister of Water Resources of…
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Sunday Igboho freed from prison in Benin Republic – Counsel; Soyinka, Akintoye praised
By Akeem Abas Ibadan, March 7, 2022 Chief Sunday Adeyemo, a.k.a Igboho, has been released from a prison in Benin…
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Buhari hosts Ghana’s President Addo-Akufo
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 22, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari met with his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Addo-Akufo, behind closed doors…
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Osinbajo graces Liberian bicentennial commemoration in Monrovia
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Monrovia, Feb. 14, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, alongside presidents of four countries, on Monday, in Monrovia,…
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WAEC reverses No NIN, No Exam policy for 2022 WASSE
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, Feb. 14, 2022 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says that prospective school candidates without…
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Osinbajo departs Abuja for Monrovia for Liberia’s bicentennial celebration
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Feb. 14, 2022 Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo departs Abuja on Monday for Monrovia, to represent President Muhammadu…
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Nigerians in S/Africa flay extra-judicial killing of compatriots
A Nigerian by name Nicholas at the hospital. By Fortune Abang Abuja, Feb. 13, 2022 The Nigerian community, under the…
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Liberian President confers award on Nigerian Army officers
Nigerian Army officers honoured with National Award by Liberian President, George Weah. By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 12, 2022…
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Access Bank Lagos City Marathon:Ulfata, Siranesh emerge winners
Winner of the 2022 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Darega Ulfata at the finishing line. By Olanrewaju Akojede Lagos,…
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Lift sanctions on Mali, ADC asks ECOWAS; Tells junta to hand over to civilians immediately
The African Diaspora Congress (ADC) has expressed support for Malian people over the crisis arising from the recent military coup in…
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Africa is destined for greatness By Akinwumi Adesina, President, AfDB
Speech by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina President, African Development Bank Group, Mobilizing Financing for Africa’s Accelerated Economic Recovery, Development and Integration, at…
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UN deputy chief, Amina Mohammed sues for peace in Ethiopia
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 9, 2022 UN Deputy-Secretary General Amina Mohammed says peace is indispensable, after hearing stories…
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Buhari returns to Abuja after attending AU Summit in Addis Ababa
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 7, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday returned to Abuja after participating in the 35th Ordinary…
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Bazookas used to destroy Guinea-Bissau Presidential Palace, Buhari told; Africa needs stronger, better leadership to grow, he, Ethiopian Prime Minister agree at AU meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday morning, got a comprehensive briefing on the coup attempt to oust President Umaru Sissoco Embalo of…
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Buhari at opening of AU Assembly in Ethiopia; Nigeria re-elected into Peace, Security Council; Pledges fight for justice
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, February 5, 2022, participated at the opening session of the 35th African Union (AU) Assembly…
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Poor, vulnerable Nigerians will continue to enjoy social safety nets, says Buhari in Ethiopia
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, said the poor and vulnerable in Nigeria remain top priority for…
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Coups d’etat: Osinbajo leaves for ECOWAS extraordinary summit in Accra
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Feb. 3, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is to depart Abuja today, Thursday for Accra, Ghana,…
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Senegal qualify for second consecutive AFCON final
Yaounde, Feb. 3, 2022 Senegal reached a second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Wednesday after goals from…
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Buhari goes to Addis Ababa for AU meetings
President Muhammadu Buhari will from tomorrow, Thursday, embark on four-day trip to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, for the 35th…
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Coup foiled in Guinea-Bissau; 6 killed
Armed soldiers move on the main artery of the capital after heavy gunfire around the presidential palace in Bissau, Guinea…
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Nigerian, Sawyerr, becomes UN Force commander for Abyei
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 1, 2022 UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday announced the appointment of Maj. Gen.…
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Gender policy: ECOWAS to launch advocacy for women’s safe hygiene in Kwara
A top delegation of the ECOWAS Commission will visit Kwara State in March to launch an advocacy for safe hygiene…
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Burkina Faso stun Tunisia 1-0 to book semi-final berth
By Victor Okoye Garoua (Cameroon), Jan. 29, 2022 Burkina Faso on Saturday stunned the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia by a…
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Coup: ECOWAS suspends Burkina Faso, calls for immediate release of ousted President; UN chief welcomes decision
By Cecilia Ologunagba, New York; Ismaila Chafe, Lizzy Okoji, Abuja, Jan. 28, 2022 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended…
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