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Liberia’s Weah angry at ‘rude citizens’ asking him for money

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– – Liberia’s President George Weah has expressed anger at some of his citizens who continue to ask him for favours but refuse to show him respect. According to the Liberian leader, he receives on daily basis numerous text messages from many citizens especially young people. But the tone of the messages according to him is distasteful and full of… Read More
Africa Mali West Africa World 

Malian officials free hundreds of jailed jihadists

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– – Officials in Mali have freed more than 100 jihadists jailed for carrying out violent acts. The prisoners were released in the central region of Niono and in Tessalit in the north. They arrived by plane, according to officials. An unnamed lawmaker in Tessalit, told the AFP that “large numbers of jihadist prisoners” arrived on Sunday. The release according… Read More
Africa Business World 

Geneva adopts ‘world’s highest minimum wage’ of $25 an hour

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Voters in Geneva, Switzerland, have agreed to introduce a minimum wage in the canton that is the equivalent of $25 an hour — believed to be the highest in the world. According to government data, 58% of voters in the canton were in favor of the initiative to set the minimum wage at 23 Swiss francs an hour, which was backed by… Read More
Africa World 

Here are the famous names hit by Covid-19

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– – From world leaders and royals to sports stars and artists, the coronavirus has hit millions around the world, including the rich and famous. Here is a roundup of high-profile figures affected by coronavirus. Donald Trump The US president tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, upending the already tense US election, but was described by his doctor as feeling… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria bans notorious police unit from ‘stop and search’ duties

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Citizens are calling for an end to police brutalities using the hashtag to share stories of their experiences. The police statement on Sunday said “no personnel of the Force is authorised to embark on patrols or tactical assignments in mufti. They must always appear in their police uniforms or approved tactical gear.” The police units have also been banned from… Read More
Africa Gambia West Africa World 

Why older women seek love with young men in Gambia

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– – These thrill-seeking grannies are young at heart . . . and in the loins. A new documentary that premiered last night in the UK reports on a new tourism trend seeing older European women traveling to West African country Gambia for love and sex with younger men. In turn, the aspirational Gambian men may often receive gifts of tens of… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Kipchoge beaten as Kitata takes London Marathon title

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– – World record holder Eliud Kipchoge was beaten in the London Marathon as Shura Kitata won a thrilling sprint finish to claim an unexpected victory. Four-time winner Kipchoge was the favourite, but fell behind with two laps to go and finished eighth. Ethiopian Kitata pushed ahead of Kenya’s Vincent Kipchumba on the home straight to finish in two hours… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye wins top UK award

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– – British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye has received top UK honour in the area of Architecture. He has become the first black recipient of the Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects. Adjaye is receiving this highest honour bestowed upon people in the Architecture profession in the UK for his works throughout the years. Sir David told… Read More
Africa Egypt North Africa Tourism World 

Egypt unveils coffins buried 2,500 years ago

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– – Archaeologists in Egypt said Saturday they had found 59 well-preserved and sealed wooden coffins over recent weeks that were buried more than 2,500 years ago. Opening one of the ornately decorated sarcophagi before assembled media, the team revealed mummified remains wrapped in burial cloth that bore hieroglyphic inscriptions in bright colours. The dramatic find was unearthed south of… Read More
Africa East Africa Sudan World 

Sudan’s govt, rebel groups sign landmark peace deal

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– – Sudan’s government and rebel groups on Saturday inked a landmark peace deal aimed at ending decades of war in which hundreds of thousands died. Ululations and cheers rang out as one by one, representatives from the transitional government and rebel groups signed the deal, a year after the peace talks began, at a ceremony in the South Sudanese capital Juba,… Read More
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