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Biden criticizes Sudan’s junta, deaths surge in anti-coup protests
Medical sources say the death toll up to 11 and many others injured from demonstrations in Khartoum and parts of the country after the ousting of Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok by the military. However, The United States and United Nations…
Mozambique president sued in UK over $2 billion debt scandal
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi is being sued in London by a firm at the center of a 2-billion loan scandal that plunged the country into a financial crisis. An Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilder Privinvest, owned by French-Lebanese billionaire Iskandar Safa, signed…
Facebook changes company name to ‘Meta’
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg Thursday announced that, the company’s name is being changed to “Meta” to symbolize a future beyond just its troubled social network. This comes as the social media giant tries to curb one of its worst crises…
Expert reacts to Nigeria’s eNaira launch
Nigeria launched a new digital currency this week called the e-Naira, which will serve as another medium of exchange for the country. While the authorities say the digital currency has the potential to grow the economy, challenges remain. Economist Paul…
Opposition walks out as Sierra Leone approves election chief
A new Electoral Commissioner for the Western Region has been approved by the country’s parliament but with opposition lawmakers walking out. Mrs. Zainab Umu Moseray who was appointed on July 6 2021, has been the Registrar of the Political Parties…
Nigeria: CSOs call for calm ahead of Anambra governorship election
A coalition of civil societies from Nigeria’s Anambra State is calling for calm ahead of the gubernatorial election. It comes amid threats of violence from members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. They appeal to the federal government…
Liberia: Family backs ex-president Taylor’s lawsuit for pensions, benefits
The family of former Liberian President Charles Taylor, is pushing for retirement benefits to be granted to the former president who is serving a 50-year jail term for war crimes he committed in neighboring Sierra Leone between 1999 and 2002. Mr.…
Ighalo set for Nigeria comeback, included in squad to face Cape Verde, Liberia
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said that Al-Shabab striker, Odion Ighalo, is in his provisional squad for their 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Cape Verde and Liberia. The three-time African champions will play the Blue Sharks…
Gambia Government says opposition leader’s crude oil claims are false
The government of The Gambia has described claims by opposition leader and former Vice President of the country Ousainou Darboe that, the government secretly received crude oil from Nigeria. Party leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) while on his…
West Africa bloc says Mali envoy’s expulsion ‘extreme’
The West Africa bloc ECOWAS has reacted to the expulsion of its envoy to Mali, describing it as extreme. In a statement on Thursday, an unwavering ECOWAS said it would continue pushing for a transition to civilian rule in the…
Nigeria’s Rivers United crash out of CAF Champions League, dropped to Confederation Cup
Nigeria Professional Football League Giants Rivers United have crashed out of this season CAF Champions League, following a 1-0 defeat to Al-Hilal of Sudan on Sunday. Recall, the first leg of the encounter in Nigeria ended 1-1, giving the Sudanese…
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