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Senegal: Mané, Mendy recalled for AFCON qualifiers

Senegal’s national football team head coach Aliou Cisse unveils a 23 man list to face neighbours Guinea-Bissau in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers. S

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January 1, 2023

West Africa

Nigeria granted permission for U.S. rescue operation – Minister

Defense Minister Bashir Magashi said the United States Army got Nigeria’s permission to rescue its citizen in northern Nigeria. He said this to journalists at the National Assembly on Tuesday, shortly after the ministry’s budget defence. This comes three days…

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January 1, 2023

Beyond West Africa

South African commission condemns murder of environmental activist

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Tuesday condemned what it described as the “cold-blooded murder” of environmental activist Fikile Ntshangase in October. The commission said in a statement that Ntshangase, a vocal opponent of one of South Africa’s…

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January 1, 2023

West Africa

Nigeria: Delta State judicial panel chair decries lull in complaint submissions

As the Judicial Panel of Enquiry to investigate abuses by the disbanded SARS in Delta State commenced sitting on Tuesday, Chairman of the Panel, Justice Celestina Ogisi, has decried lack of submission of complaints by members of the public as…

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January 1, 2023

Beyond West Africa

Cameroon: At least 11 teachers abducted by gunmen

The Cameroonian government says gunmen abducted at least 11 teachers in Cameroon's northwest town of Kumbo early Tuesday. Witnesses told the local media that the gunmen stormed the school and kidnapped 12 teachers just as students had finished their morning…

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January 1, 2023

Newslink

News link 2020-11-04 Third Edition

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News link 2020-11-05 First Edition

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News link 2020-10-30 Third Edition

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January 1, 2023

West Africa

Ivory Coast elections: Voters go to the polls amid opposition boycott

Ivory Coast is voting in tense election after an opposition boycott and clashes over President Alassane Ouattara’s contested attempt to secure a third term. Polling stations opened at 8am (08:00 GMT) and will close at 6pm (18:00 GMT).

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January 1, 2023

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News link 2020-11-02 First Edition

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January 1, 2023

World

US election enters final stretch

In less than 24 hours, Americans will go to the polls to elect a new president. In addition, voters will also elect representatives for Congress and other local offices. Ahead of tomorrow, over 90 million people have already cast their…

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January 1, 2023

West Africa

Nigeria: ‘Mysterious disease’ kills 15 in Delta State

Ute-Okpu and Idumuesah communities in Nigeria’s Delta State, have raised alarm over the outbreak of a ravaging mysterious sickness resulting in no fewer than 15 deaths so far. But the Delta State Government said there is no cause for alarm…

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January 1, 2023