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SA: Opposition To Block Next Stage On Budget Process
South African opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, has written to the speaker of parliament seeking to block lawmakers from meeting on Wednesday to vote on the next stage of the budget process.
The EFF said in a letter to…
Congo, M23 Rebels To Hold First Direct Talks
The Congo government and M23 rebels aim to hold direct talks on April 9, sources from both camps said on Tuesday, a potential boost to Qatar's efforts to end the Central African country's worst fighting in decades.
The meeting in Doha…
Foundation awards scholarships to 11 Youths in Anambra
Jubilations erupted in Uhudim Uhuobo community, Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, as the Chief Executive Officer of Akpoazaa Foundation, Frank Igbojindu, awarded scholarships to 11 deserving students during a…
Kenyan Police in Haiti Face Increasing Gang Violence
Two Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti have been seriously injured in clashes with gangs over the past week, three officers told the Newsmen. The injuries add to the growing list of casualties as the mission faces increasingly…
Liberia Receives 2,640 Metric Tons of Japanese Donated Rice
The Liberian government has announced the arrival of a massive shipment of donated rice from Japan, totaling 2,640 metric tons. This donation is part of the Japanese Grant Commodity Program, which aims to support Liberia's socioeconomic…
Alliance of Sahel States Impose Levy On Imported Goods
West African neighbours Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced a new 0.5% levy on imported goods as they seek to fund a new three-state union after leaving the larger regional economic bloc, they said in a statement.
The Alliance of…
Niger Withdraws From Lake Chad Military Force
Niger has quit an international force fighting armed Islamist groups in West Africa's Lake Chad region as it seeks to shore up security around oil assets at home, the government said in a bulletin on state television.
The Multinational…
Thomas Lubanga Announces New Rebel Group In East Congo
A convicted war criminal based in Uganda has announced a new rebel movement intent on toppling the government in eastern Congo's Ituri province, creating another potential security threat in the war-scarred region.
The formation of the…
Sudanese Celebrate Eid al-Fitr Amid Conflict
In the midst of war, displacement, and a worsening crisis, Sudanese celebrated Eid al-Fitr with a sense of fragile hope, showcasing their resilience despite the ongoing conflict.
Sudanese residents in Omdurman celebrated with joy and…
Eid al-Fitr In Goma: A Call For Unity and Peace
Thousands of Muslim worshippers gathered in Goma this Sunday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
For the Muslims in this city, which is currently under the occupation of the M23 rebel group, the day…