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Some Catholic bishops reject Pope’s stance on same-sex couples


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In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples. Others downplayed the policy approved…

Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after attack on barracks


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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has declared a nationwide curfew Sunday after gunmen attacked the military's main and largest barracks in the West African nation's capital, raising fears of a breakdown of order amid a surge of…

Nigerien military regime congratulates Mali on liberation of Kidal


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Nigerien military regime on Wednesday congratulated the Malian junta on the “liberation of Kidal" the previous day, a strategic town that had been under the control of predominantly Tuareg separatists. "This martyred town had remained…

Rwandan ex-doctor on trial in France over 1994 genocide


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A Rwandan former gynaecologist went on trial in France on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity during the 1994 massacres in his home country, in an investigation stretching back nearly three decades. It is one of France's…

BRICS Summit Talks New Bloc Currency


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The Brazil India China South Africa Summit has raised more curiosity and conversations around lifting off regulations that hamper the blocs' goal to create a new currency for the bloc. This new BRICS currency is expected to increase…

Ghana implements 10% tax on betting, lottery winnings


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Ghana has introduced a new measure that will see a 10% tax applied to betting and lottery winnings, effective as of Tuesday. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has outlined that this withholding tax will be automatically deducted at the…

ECOWAS condemns attack on soldiers in Niger Republic


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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed its deep sorrow over a series of brutal assaults carried out by armed factions within the Republic of Niger. Tragically, these heinous incidents have claimed the lives…

Malian military leader, Russian president discuss Niger coup


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Mali's military leader, Assimi Goita, revealed that he recently held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the current situation in Niger. Niger has experienced a coup by a junta, raising concerns in the…

West African regional group considers next steps on Niger


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West African leaders were weighing their next moves on Saturday as they seek to overturn a military coup in Niger that has rocked the region but also triggered a groundswell of support in the country. Niger's military last month…

Senegalese opponent charged over attack on President Sall


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Birame Souleye Diop, an opponent of Senegalese President Macky Sall, was charged with offending the head of state, his lawyer announced. The chairman of the parliamentary group of the Yewwi Askan Wi opposition coalition and an executive…