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Lionel Messi has tested positive for Covid-19 and entered self-isolation; his club Paris Saint-Germain announced on Sunday. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was one of four PSG players to test positive for the virus ahead of a French Cup match…

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January 1, 2023

Beyond West Africa

Investigations underway into South African parliament fire

Investigations are underway to ascertain the cause of a major fire that erupted at the South African parliament building in Cape Town on Sunday. This is according to presiding officers of the parliament who visited the building while firefighters were…

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January 1, 2023

West Africa

Nigeria: Two more abducted Kaduna Baptist students regain freedom

Two more students who were kidnapped alongside others months ago at the Bethel Baptist College in Kaduna, North-Western Nigeria, have regained freedom. Chairman, chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the State, Rev. John Hayab, confirmed their release to…

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January 1, 2023

West Africa

Ghana: Anaesthetist to withdraw services effective 1st January, 2022.

Certified Registered Anesthetists (CRAs) have served notice, they will no longer be able to render anesthesia services from Saturday, January 1, 2022. This is because the CRAs do not have the required permits. The decision to completely withdraw services nationwide…

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January 1, 2023

Beyond West Africa

Sudan’s PM steps down amid protest crackdown

Six weeks after he was reinstated in a controversial deal with the military, Sudan's Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok, has announced his resignation. In a nationwide broadcast where he announced his resignation on Sunday, Mr. Hamdok said Sudan was now at…

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January 1, 2023