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Ramaphosa Honours African Heroes Killed In DRC
The 14 South African National Defence Force, SANDF, peacekeepers, who tragically lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), were repatriated to South Africa on Thursday. The soldiers were honoured with a ceremony at the Air…
Copyright Society of Nigeria to celebrate 150 influential Nigerians
A Nigerian organisation, the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has announced plans to host a “COSON Green Ball”, to honour 150 most influential Nigerians. Chief Tony Okoroji, Chairman of COSON, in a statement, on Thursday, said the event…
DR Congo: Singer killed Filming Video In Goma
A popular musician in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed while filming a music video in the conflict-hit eastern town of Goma.
The body of Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki, better known as Delcat Idengo, was found in a street on…
Liberia Suspends Top Officials On Asset Declaration Failure
The Liberian President Joseph Boakai has pledged to fight corruption. More than 450 top government officials, including ministers, have been suspended for failing to declare their assets to the anti-corruption agency.
They will be off…
Morocco’s Livestock Hit By Consecutive Droughts- Agriculture Minister
Morocco's cattle and sheep herds have decreased by 38% compared with the last census nine years ago due to consecutive droughts, agriculture minister Ahmed El Bouari said.
Six years of prolonged droughts have emptied Moroccan dams,…
Senate Urges Expansion of Super Highway Project to North East
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to include the North East in the Super Highway projects just as it commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the N4.2trilion coastal roads projects.
The Senate called for…
Deputy Speaker Kalu Calls for Nigeria’s Permanent Seat in UN Security Council
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has urged the United Nations to give Africa, especially Nigeria a permanent seat at the Security Council.
Mr Kalu emphasized the need to redefine…
Sudanese Foreign Minister seeks more collaborations with Russia
The Sudanese Foreign Minister, on a visit to Moscow, said he "is grateful" to Russia for its support in the United Nations Security Council.
Ali Yousuf Ahmed Al-Sharif, speaking during a joint press conference with Russian foreign…
Sudanese army rejects Ramadan ceasefire call
The Sudanese army has rejected a ceasefire call by the United Arab Emirates during the coming holy month of Ramadan.
This comes as the army makes major advancements in the capital, and seized control of a key stronghold previously held…
Algerian Teachers on strike over low salaries, poor conditions
Teachers throughout Algeria went on strike to protest low salaries and deteriorating working conditions.
This follows demonstrations staged by students last month in an unusual outpouring of protest.
Students stood outside shuttered…