Year: 2020
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World
UNSC Passes Resolution Mandating Immidiate Ceasefire In Libya Sans Preconditions
The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday passed a resolution that calls for a lasting cease-fire in war-torn Libya, reported…
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Nile Dam Issue: Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan Ministers To Meet In Washington This Week
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan’s foreign ministers are expected to return to Washington for another round of talks this week to…
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Portugal Freezes Bank Accounts Of Isabel Dos Santos On Angolan Govt’s Request
Portuguese government has reportedly decided to freeze accounts of Isabel dos Santos held in the country on request of Angolan…
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Sudan: Former President Omar Al-Bashir Likely To Be Made To Appear Before ICC
In a major development, the ruling transitional government of Sudan and the rebel groups in Darfur have agreed on Tuesday…
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Sudan: UN Chief Calls For Removal Of Sudan’s Name From US Terrorism Sponsors List
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday called for Sudan to be removed from the United States list of state…
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Libya Ceasefire: Latest Round Of Peace Talks In Geneva End With No Ceasefire Deal
The United Nations on Saturday confirmed the latest round of talks between representatives of warring parties of Libya in Geneva…
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Cameroon
Cameroon Election: Sunday Voting Overshadowed By Separatist violence
The people of Cameroon voted on Sunday in the much delayed parliamentary and municipal elections that were held for the…
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US Raises Concern Over Election & Constitutional Referendum In Guinea Next Month
The United States on Friday raised concern over the Guinea government’s plans to hold legislative elections and a constitutional referendum…
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SA President Cyril Ramaphosa Opposes South African Airways Route Cuts
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday said his government did not agree with South African Airways (SAA) business practitioners…
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President Peter Mutharika Appeals Court’s Ruling Nullifying His Election Victory
President Peter Mutharika and the electoral commission of Malawi have formally filed an appeal against a court ruling that nullified…
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Business
South African Airways Scraps Local, Foreign Flights As Part Of Rescue Efforts
South African Airways (SAA) will scale back some of its domestic and international routes from the end of February as…
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Business
Kenya, U.S. Agree To Begin Negotiation Talks To Pave Way For A Trade Deal
Kenya and the United States on Thursday agreed to begin negotiations that could pave way for the first U.S. bilateral…
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World
Ivory Coast: Former President Laurent Gbagbo Appeals For Unconditional Release
Lawyer of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo on Thursday appealed to the court to lift all the conditions imposed…
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Libya: UN Envoy Ghassan Salame Confirms Progress In Ceasefire Talks Between Rival Sides
United Nations special envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salame, on Thursday said there has been progress in talks between the two…
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Sudan Government Gives An Initial Approval To Overflights Heading To Israel- Report
The Sudanese government has reportedly agreed to allow flights heading to Israel to cross its airspace, a military spokesman said…
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Business
Qatar Airways In Negotiation Talks To Buy 49% Stake In Rwanda’s State Carrier RwandAir
Gulf Airline Qatar Airways is reportedly in talks to buy a 49% stake in Rwanda’s state carrier, RwandAir, reported Reuters.…
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Business
President Uhuru Kenyatta Says Kenya Seeks Close Ties With Both U.S. And China
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday said Kenya sees no conflict in pursuing close ties with both the United States…
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World
Malawi President Peter Mutharika To Contest Court Ruling Nullifying Election Win
Malawi President Peter Mutharika on Wednesday confirmed he plans to contest a court ruling that overturned his victory in the…
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Lesotho First Lady Charged With Murder Of Prime Minister Thabane’s Former Wife
The first lady of Lesotho, Maesiah Thabane, has been charged with the murder of Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s previous wife,…
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World
UN Envoy Says Libya Warring Parties Undergoing Ceasefire Talks In Geneva
Ghassan Salame, the United Nations envoy to Libya, on Tuesday, said representatives of the country’s rival factions have held UN-sponsored…
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Jacob Zuma: South African Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Former President
A South African court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for former president Jacob Zuma after he failed to appear…
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Malawi: Court Nullifies May 2019 Election Results, Calls For New Ballot Within 150 Days
The Constitutional Court of Malawi on Monday nullified the May 2019 presidential election that declared Peter Mutharika as the winner…
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Sudan: U.S. Secretary of State Invites Head Of Sovereign Council To Visit Washington
The sovereign council in Sudan confirmed on Sunday that the United States government has invited General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to…
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Mauritania
France Vows To Deploy 600 Additional Military Troops To Africa’s Sahel Region
France on Sunday announced plans to boost its military presence in West Africa, by deploying 600 troops in Mali and…
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World
Somalia Declares National Emergency Over Locust Invasion In The Country
The Somalia government on Saturday declared a locust infestation as a national emergency, as insects devastate food supplies across east…
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