Year: 2019
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World
Kenya To Soon Introduce Tough New Gambling Advertising Restrictions
The Kenyan government on Thursday will soon introduce new gambling regulations which include banning advertising outdoors and on social media.…
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Sudan: Public Prosecutor Orders Omar Al-Bashir’s Interrogation
Sudan’s public prosecutor on Thursday ordered for the interrogation of ousted President Omar al-Bashir on charges of money laundering and…
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Benin: Protests Against President Patrice Talon Continues Through Thursday
The people of Benin took to the streets for the second consecutive day on Thursday calling on President Patrice Talon,…
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Uganda: Court Accepts Bobi Wine’s Bail Application
The Buganda Road court granted bail to Ugandan Afro-pop star and lawmaker Bobi Wine on Thursday in a case connected…
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Algeria: Army Chief Calls For A Dialogue With Protestors
Algeria’s army chief, Gen. Ahmed Gaid Salah, on Wednesday called out for a dialogue between protesters and state institutions in…
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Sudan: African Union Gives Final 60 Days Deadline To Military Council
The African Union has warned Sudan’s ruling military council to hand over power to civilian authority in the next 60…
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CAS Dismisses Caster Semenya’s Testosterone Appeal Against IAAF
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Wednesday dismissed an appeal made by South Africa’s Olympic 800-meters champion Caster…
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Somalia: Information Minister Resigns Over Differences With Federal Government
Somalia’s Information, Culture and Tourism Minister, Dahir Mohamud Gelle, resigned on Wednesday over differences with the federal government under the…
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Sudan: Military Council Calls Out Protestors To End Protests Creating Chaos
Sudan ruling military council on Tuesday said it is ready to negotiate with the protestors only they put an end…
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Health
DRC Registers 27 Ebola Cases In Single Day
A record-breaking 27 new confirmed Ebola cases were registered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a single day, reported…
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South Africa’s ICASA Files Suit Against Communications Minister Over Budget
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is currently in a dire situation as the Minister of Communications Stella…
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Cyclone Kenneth Kills 38 In Mozambique
Mozambique’s disaster management institute on Monday said the number of people who lost their lives after Cyclone Kenneth slammed into…
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Sudan: Protest Group Accuses Military Of Trying To Remove Barricades
Sudan’s leading protest group on Monday said the military has been trying to remove barricades to disperse a sit-in outside…
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Nigeria’s Life Expectancy Rate Is Third Lowest In The World
A United Nations report has found Nigeria has the world’s third lowest life expectancy rate of 55 years. As per…
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UN Offers Emergency Funds To Cyclone Kenneth Hit Mozambique & Comoros
The United Nations has offered $13 million in emergency funds to Mozambique and the Comoros Islands for food, water, and…
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Pope Francis Appeals For Evacuation of Refugees In Libya
Pope Francis on Sunday made an appeal for the evacuation of refugees, who are currently in Libyan detention camps, through…
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Algeria: Former Police Chief To Face Judicial Inquiry
In yet another crackdown on ousted President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s close aides, the Algerian authorities have summoned former police chief, General…
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Benin Goes To The Polls With No Opposition Candidate
The people of Benin went to cast their votes in the parliamentary elections held on Sunday where interestingly there was…
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Cyclone Kenneth Causes Fresh Flooding In Mozambique
Cyclone Kenneth has reportedly caused heavy rains and flooding in northern Mozambique forcing hundreds of people to move to safe…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa Appeals South African To Be Active Citizens
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa made an appeal to the people to become active citizens of the country and vote…
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Sudan Protestors, Military Reach Agreement To Form Joint Council
Sudan’s ruling Military Transitional Council (MTC) and the Declaration of Freedom and Changes Forces, an umbrella organization of opposition groups,…
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Kenya Secures Sh67.5 Billion Funding From China
Kenya has reportedly secured funding of worth 67.5 billion shillings ($666 million) from China for the construction of a data…
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Sacks Two Top Advocates
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reportedly sacked advocates Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi, Presidency spokesperson Khusela Diko confirmed on…
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Algeria: People Continue Protests Demanding Departure Of Country’s Ruling Elite
Algeria’s political crisis is showing no signs of slowing down. Hundreds of thousands of protesters rallied peacefully in Algiers on…
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Madagascar
Madagascar Delays Constitutional Referendum Set In May
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina on Thursday announced the government has decided to delay the referendum that was set to take…
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