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Niger Commission Proposes Five -year Transition to Democracy
A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following discussions with stakeholders, officials said.
“The duration of the transition is set at 60 months, which may change…
Pioneering African Filmmaker Souleymane Cissé Dies
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema with a career spanning 50 years, has died at age 84.
His daughter, Mariam Cissé, confirmed his death at the clinic in the capital Bamako, expressing shock and mourning "the…
Ugandan Opposition Figure Back In Jail
A visibly frail Besigye, Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who has been detained since November, appeared briefly in a civilian court Wednesday as attorneys tried to secure his freedom, but a judge said he was too unwell to follow…
Reps Set Up Committee to Investigate Osun LG Crisis
The House of Representatives has unanimously resolved to call on the Inspector General Police, the Director General of the Department of State Security and other security heads to immediately restore law, peace and order in Osun state.…
Nigeria To Commences Cameroon-Algeria Route By April
In line to promote Trade, Tourism and Economic cooperation, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo received the Algerian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Mezoued Hosine.
The courtesy visit was made in other to…
Uganda Discharges Last Ebola Patients- Health Minister
Uganda has discharged the last eight patients who were recovering from an Ebola outbreak declared last month, health authorities reported .
The World Health Organization described the recoveries as a milestone and reflected Uganda’s…
Congolese Refugees flee to Burundi over M23 violence
In Burundi, an influx of Congolese individuals continues as they seek refuge from the advancing M23.
Since the end of last week, the Burundian government has reported around ten thousand Congolese refugees on its territory, according to…
UNDP, Sylvera Partner To Strengthen Africa’s Role In Carbon Market
The United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, and leading carbon data platform Sylvera have launched the Carbon Data Access Partnership (CaDAP) to provide African governments with critical carbon market insights.
The Carbon Data Access…
Sudan humanitarian situation extremely worrying -UN
The spokesperson for the United Nation's Secretary-General says that the humanitarian situation in Sudan remains “extremely worrying."
"We are especially deeply concerned about the impact of violence on civilians in and around the Zamzam…
ECOWAS Recommits to implementation of Monetary Cooperation Programme
The ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs. Massandjé Toure-Litse, has affirmed the ECOWAS Commission commitment to working with regional institutions and Member States in the implementation of the ECOWAS…