Africa
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Burundi court sentences Iwacu journalists to 2.5 years in prison
Nairobi, January 30, 2020 Burundi authorities should not contest the appeal of four journalists from Iwacu convicted Thursday and should stop filing…
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African Strategic Leadership Prayer Network holds 24 hours Praise & Worship in Washington DC
The 2020 Edition of the annual 24 hours Praise and Worship program over America from Washington DC holds from 6pm…
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Somaliland court sentences journalist Abdirahman Mohamed Hiddig to 21 months in prison
Nairobi, January 28, 2020 Authorities in Somaliland should immediately release journalist Abdirahman Mohamed Hiddig from prison and drop all charges…
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We’ll provide enabling environment for business to thrive, President Buhari assures MTN delegation
The Federal Government is committed to providing an enabling envir onment for businesses to succeed, as partnerships between the…
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YouTube appoints Nigerian, Alex Okosi, MD Emerging Markets
By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, Jan. 21, 2020 YouTube on Tuesday announced the appointment of Alex Okosi, as Managing Director of…
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Sanwo-Olu calls for equal trade partnership between UK and Africa … Attends Investment Summit in London
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for equal partnership between United Kingdom and African countries if it hoped…
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President Buhari at opening plenary of UK-Africa Summit; Holds bi-lateral meeting with Boris Johnson, Akufo-Addo
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday participated at the program of Opening Plenary of the UK-Africa Investment Summit with other leaders, including Prime…
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London summit: ACFTA to top discussion as Adesina visits UK
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, Jan. 17, 2020 The African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) will top discussion as Dr Akinwumi…
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President Buhari departs Abuja for London to attend UK-Africa Investment Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja Friday for London to participate in the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit holding on Monday,…
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Malawi detains, charges 3 journalists seeking to cover EU delegation’s return
New York, January 10, 2020 Malawian authorities should drop the prosecution of three journalists who wanted to cover the return to the…
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Is China really taking over Africa without firing a shot? By Jideofor Adibe
The current debate over the Buhari government’s request to borrow additional $30bn (a substantial portion of which is likely…
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Reprieve for MTN Nigeria over alleged $2bn revenue indebtedness
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Jan. 10, 2020 MTN Nigeria Communications Plc on Friday said its case with the Federal Government…
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Chadian journalist detained since December 26 over defamation complaint
Vancouver, Canada, January 6, 2020 Authorities in Chad should release journalist Ali Hamata Achène, and stop pursuing criminal defamation and…
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CAF Awards 2019: Mane, Oshoala crowned king, queen of Africa
By Victor Okoye Abuja, Jan. 8, 2020 Liverpool and Senegal star Sadio Mane and Nigeria and FC Barcelona Women forward…
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Buhari receives Guinea Bissau President-elect, Embalo, affirms stance on stability
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 5, 2020(NAN)President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday received President-elect of Guinea Bissau, Umaro Muhktar Embalo, and…
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One of Africa’s biggest bloggers, Linda Ikeji, 4 others, make Rave list of most beautiful women in Africa
Priscilla Osaje Abuja, Jan. 3, 2020 Africa’s biggest blogger, Linda Ikeji, Nigerian screen diva Omotola Jalade- Ekeinde , Stephanie Okereke…
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Over half of Zimbabweans face severe hunger, UN warns
Johannesburg, Dec. 30, 2019 Zimbabwe is facing the worst hunger crisis in 10 years, a deputy director of the World…
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ISWAP executions: Don’t let terrorists divide us, Buhari appeals to Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians not to let terrorists divide the country along religious lines, following execution of…
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Terror attack: Buhari expresses solidarity with Burkina Faso
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Dec. 26, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the government and people of Burkina Faso who…
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How Libyan instability is destabilizing West Africa – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Abuja said instability in the State of Libya is a recurring threat to the Sahel…
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Zlatan, Perruzi, Patoranking, others for 2019 Miss Africa pageant in Calabar
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Dec. 19, 2019 Top music acts, including Zlatan, Perruzi and Patoranking, are among celebrity artistes lined…
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African Development Bank approves $5 million grant to scale up Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, December 16, 2019/ The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has approved a grant…
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Nestlé scales up action against child labor and expands cocoa sustainability program
nes2 nes3 nes5 Nestlé has Tuesday reported significant progress in its efforts to tackle the issue of child labor in…
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The nexus between peace and development, by President Buhari at ASWAN Forum
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the resolution of conflict situations in African countries remains a key component in the…
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Fayemi’s wife wants state of emergency on sexual violence
The First Lady of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi has reiterated her call on government to declare a state of…
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