Month: May 2019
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World
South Sudan Minister Says Renewing Arms Embargo Is Anti-Peace
South Sudan’s Information Minister Michael Makuei on Friday said the United Nations Security Council’s decision to renew an arms embargo…
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Sudan: Protestors Threaten To Launch Civil Disobedience Campaign
Sudanese demonstrators converged on central Khartoum in large numbers on Thursday night to demand an immediate transfer of power to…
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DRC Forces Kill 26 Islamist Rebels In Ebola Zone
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) forces on Thursday killed 26 rebels from a group, which is believed to…
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Libya: UN Confirms 149 African Refugees Evacuated To Italy
The United Nations refugee agency on Thursday confirmed a total of 149 Africans in Libya were evacuated to Italy. Libyan…
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Amnesty International Suspends Zimbabwean Office Operations
Rights advocacy group Amnesty International has reportedly ceased operations in its local branch in Zimbabwe after uncovering evidence of fraud.…
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World
Sudan: Pregnant Woman Killed In Clashes Between Protestors & Security Forces
A pregnant woman was killed on Wednesday in clashes between Sudanese protesters and security forces near an ongoing sit-in outside…
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World
Kenya Bans Unaccompanied Luggage On Aircraft From Somalia
The Kenyan aviation authorities on Wednesday put a ban on unaccompanied luggage on aircraft from Somalia. The authorities also insisted…
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World
Eritrea Welcomes Removal From US Terror Blacklist
Eritrea has welcomed the United States Government’s decision to remove the country’s name from a blacklist of nations that are…
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Business
Algeria To Take Months To Finalize Total Deal
Algeria could likely take months to take a decision if Total can buy Anadarko’s assets in the country as officials…
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World
Sudan: Strike Called By Protest Alliance Enters Day Two
The two-day general strike called by the Alliance for Freedom and Change protest movement has entered the second day on…
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Uncategorized
NEHO Consortium Signs Framework Agreement For Sahofika Power Station
The Onive Hydroelectric Power Consortium (NEHO) consortium has reportedly signed a framework agreement with Mr. Vonjy Andriamanga, the Minister of…
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Uncategorized
US Government Removes Eritrea From Counterterror Non-Cooperation List
The United States government has reportedly removed Eritrea from the list of countries that are deemed not to be cooperating…
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World
Malawi: Peter Mutharika Gets Sworn In As President
Peter Mutharika was sworn in as Malawi’s president on Tuesday for a second five-year term. The oath-taking ceremony was held…
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ANC Deputy President David Mabuza To Sworn In As MP On Tuesday
ANC deputy president David Mabuza is expected to be sworn in as a Member of Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. His…
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World
Algeria Presidential Election Likely To Get Delayed
Algeria’s Presidential Election set for July 4 is likely to get delayed as the two contenders who have submitted candidacies…
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Sudan Protest Groups All Set For A Two-Day General Strike Starting Tuesday
Sudanese protestors are all set for a two-day strike starting Tuesday to put pressure on the ruling military council for…
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World
Malawi President Peter Mutharika Wins Presidential Election 2019
Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has secured a second term in office with 38.5 percent of the vote in the recently…
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World
Libya: Khalifa Haftar Rules Out Tripoli Ceasefire
Libyan eastern commander Khalifa Haftar who is leading a military offensive against the United Nations-backed government in Tripoli, on Sunday,…
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World
Malawi: High Court Postpones Voting Result Announcement Indefinitely
Malawi’s High Court on Sunday postponed the announcement of the final vote counting results from last week’s presidential vote indefinitely.…
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World
SA President To Announce Names Of New Cabinet Members Later This Week
Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in as South Africa’s president on Saturday in a ceremony in the capital. But the people…
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World
Sudan: Protest Group Calls For Two Days Strike Next Week
Sudan’s protest and opposition group alliance on Friday called for two days of strikes in private and public enterprises next…
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World
Russia To Send Military Experts To DRC
Russia will send military specialists to the Republic of the Congo for the maintenance of Russian-made military hardware and equipment…
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World
Kenya High Court Upholds Ban On Same-Sex Relations
The Kenya High Court has reportedly upheld sections of the penal code that criminalize same-sex relations. The ruling has come…
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Technology
Huawei Deputy Chairman Ken Hu Compares US Trade Restrictions To Berlin Wall
Chinese telecom giant Huawei is caught in the crossfire of the US-China trade war. Last week, the Trump administration essentially…
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World
Sudan: Protest Alliance To Take Supporters’ Advice On How To Proceed
Sudan’s protest leaders on Thursday said they will talk with protestors camped outside the army headquarters in Khartoum to take…
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