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Trump’s trade chief wants WTO reopen selection process for DG

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5 years ago

Donald Trump's trade chief Robert Lighthizer has made the unprecedented suggestion that the World Trade Organisation reopen the selection process…

Re-election of President Kabore validated by council

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5 years ago

The Constitutional Council in Burkina Faso on Friday proclaimed the incumbent President Roch Marc Christian Kabore as winner of 22…

Cross-border tensions: Ethiopian PM Abiy summons Sudanese ambassador

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5 years ago

The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Ahmed Abiy, has summoned the Sudanese ambassador in Addis Ababa amid raised tensions along the border…

South Africa loses 1,500 teachers to COVID-19

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

South Africa's Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshega disclosed that almost 1,500 teachers died of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Ghana: 26 NDC supporters arrested for protesting Akufo-Addo’s victory

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5 years ago

The Ghana police have announced the arrest of 26 supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Pence, wife vaccinated on live TV

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5 years ago

The U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence were both vaccinated against COVID-19 on live television on…

Burundi’s ex-President, Pierre Buyoya dies of COVID-19

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

Former President of Burundi, Pierre Buyoya, has died at the age of 71 after succumbing to coronavirus

Tunisian president urged to protect migrants’ rights

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5 years ago

Tunisian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have written a letter to President Kais Saïed, on the occasion of International Migrants Day, calling…

Igor Matovic Slovak PM cancels engagements after catching COVID-19

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5 years ago

Slovak Prime Minister Igor Matovic cancelled all his engagements today after testing positive for COVID-19.

Donald Trump’s miserable days in White House as reality hits

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5 years ago

President Donald Trump does not want to talk about what lies ahead once he leaves office and the White House…

India to begin voluntary COVID-19 inoculation soon

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5 years ago

India’s government said on Friday it could soon start voluntary inoculation against COVID-19 as it considers authorization of three vaccine…

Large parts of England face restrictions over COVID-19

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5 years ago

Large areas of England will be added to the ‘very high alert’ COVID-19 category from tomorrow placing residents under the…

U.S. FDA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for use

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5 years ago

An advisory panel of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday endorsed a COVID-19 vaccine developed by American…

Trump denies involvement in prosecution of Hunter Biden

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

U.S. President, Donald Trump has denied involvement in the “potential prosecution” of President-elect Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, whose taxes were…

French lawmakers back return of looted African artefacts

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

French lawmakers on Thursday approved the return of prized artefacts looted during colonial times to Benin and Senegal, completing the…

French President Macron catches COVID, now in isolation

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5 years ago

French President Emmanuel Macron has joined the league of presidents and prime ministers who contracted the COVID-19.

Beijing welcomes COVID-19 investigators, says WHO

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

The World Health Organisation (WHO) will lead a mission to Beijing with an international team of COVID-19 investigators due to…

U.S. congressional panel trims guests at Biden’s inauguration

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5 years ago

A U.S. congressional committee said guests allowed to attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration will be trimmed because of the pandemic

Pence to receive COVID-19 vaccine Friday

Nimot Sulaimon

5 years ago

U.S Vice President Mike Pence will publicly receive a Covid-19 vaccination at the White House on Friday.

China breaks world record in jailing journalists – report

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 years ago

China is the world’s worst jailer of journalists for the second year in a row, according to a report released…

Stranded Australians abroad my ‘first priority’ – Morrison

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5 years ago

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told Australians stranded overseas that they remain his “first priority,” media reports say.

France “waiting for justice” over Charlie Hebdo attack

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

A verdict is expected on Wednesday in the trial of 14 people accused of helping organize a terrorist attack on…

Boko Haram attack in Toumour: UN concerned about safety of refugees

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5 years ago

Boko Haram latest attack on the Nigerien town of Toumour has triggered UN grave concern about the safety of thousands…

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard faces sex trafficking charges

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5 years ago

The U.S. authorities on Tuesday said Canadian fashion mogul, Peter Nygard, has been charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and other…

Tunisian navy rescues 93 illegal migrants

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5 years ago

Ninety-three illegal migrants of different nationalities, including three Tunisians, were rescued on Monday off the southern coasts of Sfax by…

End-of-year: Burkina Faso bans use of firecrackers, explosive toys

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5 years ago

The Burkinabe Minister of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts, Harouna Kaboré, on Tuesday, reminded producers, importers, sellers and users that firecrackers…

World Bank approves $60m to fight youth unemployment in Benin

Michael Adesina

5 years ago

The World Bank International Development Association (IDA) will give Benin US$60 million to help the west African country fight against…

COVID-19: DR Congo approves “MANACOVID” for treatment

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5 years ago

The Luozi pharmaceutical research centre (CRPL), on Tuesday, approved the “MANACOVID” drug to treat the coronavirus (COVID-19) in DR Congo.

Guinean opposition tells President Condé to release detained opponents

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5 years ago

Dr Ousmane Kaba, leader of the Party of Democrats for Hope (PADES) on Tuesday urged President Alpha Condé to release…

Zimbabwe assumes national airline debt

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5 years ago

Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has resolved to assume the debt of national airline Air Zimbabwe and to extend its reconstruction period as…

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