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EU suspends security cooperation and budgetary aid to Niger following coup
The EU has suspended all security cooperation with Niger after the country's army took power in a coup.It comes shortly after the US declared its "unflagging support" for ousted president Mohamed Bazoum - seen...
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Is a wind of change blowing on the African continent? – Kwesi Pratt reacts to Mali renouncing French as official language
A profound moment of transformation unfolded as the Mali government, with unwavering determination, made history by officially removing French from its list of official state languages. For generations, French has been the language of administration,...
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William Ruto condemns coup in Niger
On Friday, President William Ruto of Kenya joined global leaders in condemning the coup orchestrated by the Nigerien presidential guards and called for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum.Speaking from Mombasa State House...
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Power cut plan announced in Egypt due to heatwave
On Thursday July 28, Egypt announced a series of measures, including planned power cuts, to address the surging energy consumption caused by the intense heat wave sweeping the country.During a televised address on 6th...
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Leaders of coup in Niger accuse France of ‘bypassing’ border restrictions
France is accused of disobeying laws preventing travelers from entering or departing the nation, according to the military commander who led the coup that ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum.It comes in response to Communiqué...
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Nigerian doctors are still on strike over poor wages and working conditions
Approximately 15,000 doctors in Nigeria are persisting with their strike action to protest against inadequate working conditions and low pay, resulting in the complete shutdown of healthcare services in public hospitals.The Nigerian Association of...
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Humanitarian operations in Niger suspended
In response to coup supporters setting fire to the ousted president's party headquarters, Niger's new ruling junta has issued a ban on all public demonstrations.During a larger show of support for the coup leaders...
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Abuja court rejects request to keep Emefiele longer in custody
The Department of State Services (DSS) had filed a request to extend the detention of the suspended Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, by 14 days, presenting alleged new evidence against him. However, the Federal...
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Many ‘abandoned’ as Nigerian doctors’ strike bites hard
On the first day of a strike initiated by public service doctors in Nigeria, government hospitals experienced a complete shutdown of services, causing significant difficulties for patients seeking healthcare.The president of the resident doctors'...
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Soldiers confirm coup in Niger to ouster president
Late on July 26, soldiers in Niger came on national television to announce the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum.10 officials made up the group, and judging by their outfits, they were all affiliated with...
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“We had no water to quench flames” – Residents recount challenges during Tunisia wildfires
In the area between Tabarka and Melloula, a Tunisian coastal village that had to evacuate 300 people due to wildfires, I encountered numerous cars parked outside Adil El Selmy's eco-friendly restaurant.In a show of...
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Public doctors in Nigeria begin indefinite strike
Doctors in Nigeria's public hospitals have commenced a "total and indefinite strike" due to the government's failure to address their concerns.These striking medical professionals represent the majority of doctors in the country's hospitals....
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President Ruto to meet Odinga amid tension in Kenya
Kenya's President William Ruto has expressed his willingness to meet with opposition leader Raila Odinga in the wake of the ongoing cost-of-living protests that have led to dozens of fatalities.Mr. Odinga has been at...
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U.S. sanctions three colonels from Mali for supporting Wagner organization
For having "facilitated the deployment and expansion" of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner's actions in Mali, the United States on Monday slapped economic sanctions against three Malian officers, among them the current Minister of...
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VP of Rwandan Senate apologizes to Kagame for clan meeting
After she took part in a ceremony to introduce a clan head, the vice president of the Rwandan senate wrote and uploaded a lengthy apology to President Paul Kagame on Twitter.Espérance Nyirasafari said she...
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The Kanungu cult massacre in Uganda that claimed 700 lives
When reminiscing about the tragic church massacre that claimed the lives of her mother, two siblings, and four other relatives, Judith Ariho remains composed, without shedding any tears.The heart-wrenching incident occurred exactly 20...
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First Anthrax case officially confirmed in Nigeria
On July 24 2023, the Federal Government officially announced the country's first confirmed case of anthrax.According to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Columba Vakuru, the Chief Veterinary Officer...
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Obasanjo labels Nigeria as a disappointment
Nigeria has not lived up to expectations since it gained independence 63 years ago, according to former president Olusegun ObasanjoHe addressed Wednesday in Abuja at the launch of a book written by Olusegun Aganga,...
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15 people killed in Algerian wildfires amid heatwave
The Algerian Interior Ministry, has said that wildfires have broken out across the country, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 15 lives, while thousands have been evacuated to safety. On Monday, 97...
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13 troops killed in a suicide bombing in Somalia’s capital
On Monday, a suicide bomber carried out an attack inside a military academy in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 soldiers and leaving at least 20 others wounded, as...
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Death toll in Cameroon building collapse rises to 16
The death toll from the building collapse in Cameroon has tragically increased to 16, with several others injured.The incident occurred when a four-storey building collapsed onto another residential block during the early hours...
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12 dead after building collapse in Cameroon
At least 12 people have lost their lives, and five others were injured after a building collapsed in Douala, the largest city in Cameroon.The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, and...
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Assimi Goïta provided with sweeping powers in new Mali constitution
The military government in Mali has recently approved a new constitution that grants increased powers to the president and the armed forces.It also introduces a senate and downgrades French from an official language...
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Armed men beat Medics in Sudan during Khartoum convoy attack
Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reported a disturbing incident in Sudan's capital, where armed men attacked a convoy of medics, subjecting them to beatings and whippings.The attack occurred while the medical...
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African democracy at risk due to declining satisfaction – CEO of Afrobarometer
During the Africa Drive for Democracy Conference - Elders Retreat in Arusha, Tanzania, Afrobarometer CEO Joseph Asunka addressed participants and shared concerning news about the declining satisfaction with democracy across Africa. Asunka emphasized that...
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One of President Tinubu’s new appointees resigns from his former job
Taiwo Oyedele, who was recently appointed as the chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee by President Bola Tinubu, has resigned from his position as a fiscal policy partner and Africa...
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Tinubu seeks to alleviate frustration over rising fuel prices
The Nigerian government has announced its plans to alleviate the impact of soaring fuel prices, resulting from the president's decision to end the petrol subsidy.To address the rising cost of living, the government...
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Sudan governor urges Darfuris to arm themselves
Darfur governor and former rebel leader Minni Arko Minnawi has once again called on civilians in the region to take up arms for self-defense, citing the necessity of the current situation according to Al...
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Nigerian teachers to work 2 days a week over cost of living
College of Education Academic Staff Union, COEASU, has informed the media that its members will limit their work to only two days per week until the government takes action to tackle the surging cost...
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Bodyguard to answer questions surrounding shooting of DR Congo politician
Police are currently interrogating a bodyguard of a Congolese opposition politician who was fatally shot in Kinshasa last week. Cherubin Okende, a former transport minister, was discovered dead in his car.During a news conference,...
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UK imposes sanctions on Wagner leaders for their work in Africa
The UK government has imposed sanctions on 13 individuals and businesses associated with Wagner Group's activities in Mali, Sudan, and the Central African Republic.Wagner mercenaries have been involved in providing security services in various...
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One person confirmed dead in South Africa’s ‘earthquake-like’ gas explosion
On July 19, 2023, Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa, experienced a massive gas explosion that wreaked havoc similar to that of an earthquake. Streets were torn apart, structures were destroyed, and vehicles...
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Kenyan press calls for a truce amid civil war
Leading Kenyan publications have urged the country's president, William Ruto, and the head of the opposition, Raila Odinga, "to consider if they want any more blood on their individual hands" as protests against recent...
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Our activities in Africa to continue – Wagner Group chief says
Founder of Russia's private military company Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, stated in an interview with Afrique Media TV that his mercenaries intend to maintain their operations in African countries where they are currently deployed.We continue...
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Sanctuary animals stolen and killed for food in Sudan
The founder of Sudan Animal Rescue has told the BBC that fighters from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were responsible for stealing a camel and three gazelles from the refuge and killing them for...
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Tunisia security agents accused of ‘serious abuses’ against Africans
Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international campaign group, has leveled accusations against Tunisian security agents, alleging "serious abuses" against black African migrants seeking to reach Europe.According to HRW, the organization conducted interviews with over...
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Nigerian unions outraged about petrol price increase
Labour unions in Nigeria are expressing strong discontent over the recent surge in fuel prices throughout the country and have issued a warning to withdraw from negotiations with the government unless the prices are...
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Passenger bus crash in Algeria kills 34
Tragedy struck in Algeria's Tamanrasset province as a collision between a utility vehicle and a passenger bus claimed the lives of at least 34 people, with 12 others sustaining injuries.The accident occurred on National...
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Cost-of-living protests in Kenya force schools to shut down
The nationwide cost-of-living protests that commenced on Wednesday, has led to the shut down of schools in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, and the coastal town of Mombasa indefinitely.This measure has been taken to ensure...
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Farm at Gajiri in Nigeria quarantined over anthrax outbreak
Nigeria is taking measures to contain the spread of anthrax following reported cases at a livestock farm located north-west of the capital, Abuja.The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the outbreak after symptoms of the disease...
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Sierra Leone bans meat imported from Liberia over anthrax scare
In response to the unexplained death of 36 cows in a border area, Sierra Leonean authorities have imposed a ban on the movement of cattle from Liberia and the import of meat from the...
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Anthrax in Nigeria: Here is everything you need to know
Nigeria may have reported index instances of anthrax, a bacterial disease that may infect humans and afflict both domestic and wild animals.The Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, Columba Vakuru, signed a statement on Monday...
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Kenya prepares to introduce bill on anti-LGBTQ+
As Kenya prepares to introduce anti-LGBT legislation in parliament, advocacy groups in the United States are urging a pause in trade negotiations between the two nations.The proposed bill, spearheaded by MP George Peter Kaluma...
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We are demanding equality in international system, not charity – African leaders
African leaders has initiated the mid-year African Union summit, focusing on economic integration and urging international financial system reforms.Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohamed, highlighted Africa's disproportionate suffering amidst the ongoing...
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Egypt: 9 people killed after building collapses in Cairo
Authorities have reported that a five-storey building in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, collapsed on Monday, resulting in the tragic loss of at least nine lives. Rescue efforts are underway as teams diligently search...
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Villagers in Mozambique: “Jihadists are gone, but we have no food”
Families who were compelled to flee their homes in northern Mozambique due to the violence caused by Islamist militants are now facing a dire food shortage upon returning.Having been unable to cultivate their land...
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Separatist rebels shoot dead newlywed couple in Cameroon
A group of unidentified gunmen carried out a brutal attack that resulted in the deaths of at least nine individuals, including a newly married couple in Bamenda, Cameroon.The assailants, said to be separatist rebels,...
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Fire destroys hundreds of Durban homes in South Africa
A devastating fire has ravaged a disadvantaged neighborhood in Durban, a port city in South Africa.The Kennedy Road informal settlement was engulfed in flames early on Sunday morning, resulting in the destruction of...
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Kenya’s Ruto calls for stronger, financially autonomous A.U. at Mid-Year Meeting
African leaders gathered Sunday (July. 16) in Gigiri, Nairobi County for the African Union's fifth Mid-Year coordination meeting.The summit aimed among other things to address critical issues of African integration and division of labour.The...
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Kenya president ‘bans’ opposition protests
In a strong warning to the opposition, Kenya's President William Ruto has said "protests will no longer take place in our nation. The one they have planned for Wednesday will not be possible."He was...
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