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Kenya following Uganda in banning football betting

April 1, 2019 Global Author

The government of Kenya has declared war on betting companies due to its adverse affects on the youth and high spending by patrons. Kenya’s Interior Minister Dr. Fred Matiang’i, said that the government will be turning the betting industry inside out. He called for changes in the Betting and Licensing regulations. According to the reports by the local media house… Read More

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Sudan’s ruling party defers key convention as it contemplates future without Bashir

April 1, 2019 Global Author

The political party of Sudanese president Omar al Bashir on Sunday postponed a key assembly that was meant to choose a new head. The general convention, held once every four years, was meant to elect a new chief after Bashir handed the party’s leadership to his deputy in early March. The party seems to be buying time ahead of the… Read More

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The origin of April Fools’ Day [This Is Culture]

April 1, 2019 Global Author

April Fools’ Day is an annual celebration commemorated on April 1 by playing jokes and spreading hoaxes. The day has over the years found prominence in Africa, where governments, celebrities, corporate executives and media houses have been pranked. But the day has no place in the African civilization. It is an import that is increasingly defining how Africans go about… Read More

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Seven Algerian businessmen investigated for corruption -Ennahar tv

April 1, 2019 Global AuthortopNews

DUBAI (Reuters) – Algerian authorities have seized the passports of seven businessmen under investigation over corruption allegations, Ennahar TV reported on Monday. On Sunday, authorities also arrested Ali Haddad, a leading Algerian businessman who was part of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s inner circle. Reporting By Algeria Newsroom, Editing by William Maclean Read More

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Bouteflika likely to resign this week?

April 1, 2019 Global Author

Algeria’s Abdelaziz Bouteflika might resign this week following the mass protests and pressure from the army demanding he end his 20-year rule, according to the private Ennahar and El Bilad TV reports on Sunday, The reports come after the army chief of staff, Lieutenant General Ahmed Gaed Salah, renewed a call on Saturday for the Constitutional Council to declare the… Read More

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Ethiopian crash hub: Preliminary report expected today – Ministry

April 1, 2019 Global Author

The March 10 crash On March 10, the world was hit by the news that a passenger aircraft operated by Africa’s top national carrier had crashed. The reference point for the information was solely the office of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. It remained the most quoted source for hours before the flier, Ethiopian Airlines, confirmed with further details of… Read More

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Sudan police disperse ‘illegal gatherings: state news agency

April 1, 2019 Global AuthortopNews

CAIRO (Reuters) – Sudanese police dispersed “illegal gatherings” in the capital Khartoum and several cities in other states on Sunday, the official Sudan News Agency (SUNA) said. Sudan has been rocked by persistent anti-government demonstrations since Dec. 19. The protests were initially triggered by price rises and cash shortages but evolved into demonstrations against President Omar al-Bashir’s 30-year rule. … Read More

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UN chief hopeful for Libya, after Quartet meeting in Tunis

March 31, 2019 Global Author

“If is there is a word that defines what I think and feel about Libya today that word is hope. This is a moment of hope for Libya,” said the UN Secretary-General in a press conference after the meeting. “I have hope because I believe that it is possible to have now a Libyan-led political process aiming at the solution… Read More

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‘Address root causes’ of instability in Mali through ‘aid and support’ urges UN chief

March 29, 2019 Global Author

Although the security situation in Mali is deteriorating, Mr. Guterres pointed to important steps taken in the last six months, to implement a stalled peace agreement signed by the Government and armed groups, in 2015. These include the integration of over 1,400 former combatants into the Malian army; the establishment of interim administrations in all five northern regions; and the… Read More

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On eve of Gaza border protest anniversary, UN’s top humanitarian official for Palestine calls for calm

March 29, 2019 Global Author

In almost a year since weekly rallies began – known as the “Great March of Return and the Breaking of the Siege” – 195 Palestinians, including some 40 children, have been killed by Israeli fire near the border fence, Mr McGoldrick said in a written appeal. “There has been a staggering loss of life and injury in the Gaza Strip,”… Read More