Month: May 2019
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Health
WHO Declares Algeria, Argentina Malaria-Free
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday officially declared Algeria and Argentina as malaria-free as no new cases of the…
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Malawi Elections: President Peter Mutharika Leading With Most Votes Counted
Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has taken a clear lead in the May 21 Presidential Election, garnering 75 percent of the…
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Sudan: Military Wants To Hand Over Power As Soon As Possible, Says Army General
A prominent army general on Wednesday said Sudan’s ruling military council is willing to hand power to a democratically elected…
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Libya: Khalifa Haftar Rejects French President Macron’s Ceasefire Appeal
Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar rejected a ceasefire appeal put forward by French President Emmanuel Macron during talks in Paris, an…
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Somalia-Kenya Rift Widens After Its Officials Get Deported
The Somalis government has criticized Kenya for its act of deporting two Somali lawmakers and a minister after authorities in…
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South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa Gets Elected As State President
South Africa’s parliament elected Cyril Ramaphosa as state president on Wednesday, after his nomination was uncontested by other political parties.…
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Business
MTN Nigeria Has Till May 31 To Pay Remaining Fine Of N55 Billion, Says NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday confirmed that MTN has paid N275 billion SIM infraction fine. The final amount…
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Sudan Protestors Warn To Go On A General Strike
Sudan protestors on Tuesday warned to go for a general strike as negotiation talks with the country’s ruling military council…
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UN Envoy Says No Military Solution To Libya Crisis
Ghassan Salame, the UN envoy for Libya, has warned that the battle for Tripoli is “just the start of a…
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Malawi: Vote Counting Underway
The election officials have begun counting votes after the people of Malawi cast their votes on Tuesday in what has…
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Algeria Army Chief Says Election Best Way To Overcome Ongoing Crisis
Algeria’s ongoing political crisis is showing no signs of slowing down. The protestors poured onto the streets in huge numbers…
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Kenya Denies Entry To Three Somalia Government Officials
The Kenyan government on Monday denied entry to three senior Somalia government officials at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)…
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DRC: Exiled Former Governor Moise Katumbi Arrives In Lubumbashi
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s former governor and opposition leader Moise Katumbi arrived in Lubumbashi on Monday, after being in…
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Jacob Zuma Appeal Court To Halt Corruption Proceedings Against Him
Ex-South African president Jacob Zuma made an appeal to the High Court to halt corruption proceedings against him, on the…
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Sudan: Ruling Military Council Resumes Talks With Protest Alliance
Sudan’s Transitional Military Council (TMC) reportedly resumed talks with opposition and protest leaders on Sunday to finalize a civilian-led transition…
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Boeing Accepts Making Correction To 737 Max Flight Simulator Software
Boeing on Saturday revealed that it had made corrections to its 737 Max flight simulator software used to train pilots…
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Malawi To Go On Polls On May 21
The people of Malawi will cast their votes on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, to elect their new president, members of…
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South Africa: President Appoints New Investigating Directorate Head
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reportedly appointed a veteran advocate to lead a newly formed anti-graft unit, the President’s…
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Algeria Presidential Election Likely To Get Postponed
New reports suggest Algeria presidential election elections scheduled to be held on July 4 might get postponed as people continued…
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Libya: Emmanuel Macron To Meet Khalifa Haftar Next Week To Push For Ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar sometime next week to push for a ceasefire and…
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Sudan: Protest Leaders Criticize Military Council’s Suspension Of Talks
Sudanese protest leaders have criticized the suspension of negotiation talks by the ruling military council with their representatives over a…
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Business
Wari Signs Strategic Deal With Mara Phones
Financial services provider Wari has reportedly signed a strategic partnership deal with Rwandan smartphone maker Mara Phones at the 4th…
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Business
EBI SA Posts Strong Performance Numbers In 2018
EBI South Africa, an international subsidiary of pan-African banking group Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI, on Thursday, announced a strong increase…
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World
South Sudan: President Kiir Warns Against Any Planned Protests Aimed At His Ousting
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir on Wednesday warned any attempt to forcefully seize power in the country would be met…
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Sudan: Military Council Suspends Talks With Protest Groups For 72 Hours
Sudan’s ruling military council on Thursday suspended talks with opposition leaders on the installation of civilian rule for at least…
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