Africa
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New CAF President outlines his vision
Cape Town, March 16, 2021 Newly-elected Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, on Tuesday outlined his plans for…
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President Buhari receives Niger Republic’s highest award; Congratulates outgoing President Issoufou on Mo Ibrahim Prize
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja congratulated outgoing President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, for successful completion of his second…
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COVID-19: Africa has only 1% of needed vaccines – AfDB President, Adesina; Wants global solidarity, vaccine justice
. Says: AfDB to support quality healthcare infrastructure, pharmaceutical capacity across Africa . Projects growth at 3.4% · 39 million…
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Pinnick’s FIFA election, one more victory for Nigeria, additional glory to Delta – Omo-Agege
The election of Mr Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) into FIFA’s highest decision-making organ in…
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Sports minister congratulates Pinnick on FIFA election
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 12, 2021 Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has congratulated NFF president, Amaju…
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Repatriation: Cameroon hands over 5,000 Nigerian refugees to Borno governor
…Returnees get new homes, food, cash Cameroonian officials, led by the Minister for Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, have repatriated…
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Jonathan, enlists West African ex-Presidents to mitigate electoral crises in region
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has enlisted the support of other ex-presidents and Prime Ministers in West Africa to mitigate elections…
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Dozens of crocodiles escape farm
Cape Town, March 4, 2021 An unknown number of crocodiles are on the loose after they escaped from a breeding…
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L’Alternative newspaper suspended, director harassed in Togo
New York, February 26, 2021 Togolese authorities should immediately reverse the suspension of the L’Alternative newspaper and ensure journalists in…
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Nigeria, Morocco sign 5 MOUs to foster cooperation on Hydrocarbons, Agriculture
The Federal Government and the Kingdom of Morocco on Tuesday signed five Memoranda of Understandings (MOUs) that would foster Nigerian-Morocco…
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FIFA “favours” South African to head CAF
Cape Town, March 2, 2021 FIFA has reportedly asked three candidates to support South African billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, in this…
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Vaccination: Ghana’s President receives first shot of COVAX vaccine to launch campaign
By Cecilia Ologunagba Abuja, March 2, 2021 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said the President of Ghana, Nana…
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Nestle’s Marie Chantal Messier goes to Switzerland; Patricia Ekaba picks up the baton
Marie Chantal Messier, Head of Corporate Communication & Public Affairs/ Nutrition, Health & Wellness / Consumer Engagement, Nestlé Central and…
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First doses of AstraZeneca vaccine have arrived Ghana through COVAX
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 24, 2021/ The first doses of the AstraZeneca (www.AstraZeneca.com) vaccine have been delivered to Ghana Wednesday,…
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Republic of Benin not aspiring to be 37th state of Nigeria – Onyeama
By Lizy Okoji Abuja, Feb. 20, 2020 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Republic of Benin…
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President Buhari thanks Chad for security back-up
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the Republic of Chad for what he calls the effective “security back-up” given to Nigeria…
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Onyeama, Embassy reveal how Zulum saved Nigerian medical student in Egypt
Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama alongside Charge d’Affaires, of the Nigerian Embassy in Cairo, Mr Bashir Ibrahim Ma’Aji, have…
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Family petitions NiDCOM over killing of Nigerian in South Africa
The Abudu family has petitioned the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) over the death of a 40 year-old Abudu Adedayo…
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Minawao Refugees: With Zulum’s visit, tripartite commission fixes February 27 for Nigerians’ repatriation
Following a two-day visit to Cameroon by Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, a tripartite commission meeting held on Wednesday…
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Refugees: Zulum, Humanitarian Affairs officials in Cameroon for repatriation of 9,800
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum alongside officials of Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has…
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President Buhari directs conclusion of financing for West-East coastal rail line; Flags off Kano-Maradi
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja directed the Ministries of Transportation and Finance to conclude financial arrangements with appropriate co-financiers…
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ECOWAS Court to give judgment in SERAP’s case on killings by herdsmen, others
The ECOWAS Court of Justice, Abuja has, Friday, heard arguments in the case brought by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability…
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Ghana on course to vaccinate 17m people against COVID-19, says Akufo-Addo
Accra, Feb. 1,2021 Ghana is on course to get at least 17.6 million people vaccinated against COVID-19 pandemic by the…
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Troops eliminate B’Haram Commanders in fresh ambush as confusion reigns in ISWAP Camp
In a renewed counter-insurgency operation, Nigerian troops in collaboration with the Multi-Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) have eliminated top Boko Haram Commanders…
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African Union: No reparations for ex-Chad President’s victims; 4 years after Hissène Habré’s conviction, AU fails to put in place Victims’ Fund
The African Union, AU, has yet to set up a Trust Fund to compensate victims of the former Chadian president,…
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