Africa
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Nigeria’s human rights body demands “thorough and prompt” investigation in airstrikes
Nigeria rights body demands probe into civilian deaths in airstrikes. Nigeria’s human rights body on Thursday called on the military…
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Ubuntu, Afrophobia and Africa’s unfinished struggle
Ubuntu, Afrophobia and Africa’s unfinished struggle for unity. This month, the news about Africa continues to centre around the disturbing…
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South African president says he will challenge a report for parliament to consider impeachment
South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will…
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Ethiopian woman gives birth to rare quintuplets after years
Ethiopian woman’s joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby. A woman has given birth to rare…
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Ivory Coast dissolves electoral commission
Ivory Coast dissolves electoral commission after criticism. Ivory Coast’s government has dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) following sustained criticism…
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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa
Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks. Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in…
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Madagascar detains French national
Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest. A former French serviceman has been detained in Madagascar for…
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Kenya’s President backtracks after comments over Nigerian-accent
Kenya’s leader backtracks after comments mocking Nigerians’ English. Kenya’s President William Ruto has been forced to respond to the backlash…
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Oil tycoons deny paying bribes
Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister. Two oil executives have denied paying bribes to former Nigerian oil…
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First black woman from South Africa to represent Miss World competition dies
Black beauty queen who represented South Africa at Miss World during apartheid dies aged 76. Trailblazer Cynthia Shange, regarded in…
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