Burkina: Russia reopens its embassy after 31 years of closure
“Today we are attending the ceremony for the resumption of activities of the Russian embassy in Ouagadougou,” Sourced from Africanews
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South Africa: Flash floods kill 21 people in coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal
The floods hit the town on Christmas Day, destroying about 1,400 homes, with the death toll expected to rise as an unconfirmed number of people were still missing..Sourced from Africanews
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Last UN peacekeepers poised for complete withdrawal from Mali
The UN peacekeeping operation in Mali is poised to complete its drawdown on Sunday following a decade of multifaceted efforts to support the West African nation and its people after Malian authorities requested earlier this year to end the mission by 31 December. UN Africa News
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Prosecutors Argue Against House Arrest for Alleged Tupac Murder Orchestrator
For over ten years, a former gang leader from the Los Angeles area has consistently admitted to orchestrating the murder of the renowned hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur in 1996. Sourced from Africanews
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Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp Braces for Life Without Star Striker Ahead of AFCON
Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, is gearing up for the absence of his top scorer, Mohamed Salah, as the striker prepares to depart for the African Cup of Nations. Sourced from Africanews
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Security Council holds emergency meeting on attacks in Belgorod, Russia
A senior UN political affairs official condemned attacks against the Russian city of Belgorod, located near the Ukrainian border, as he briefed the Security Council at an emergency meeting convened on Saturday afternoon. Source UN News
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Liberia: death toll rises to more than 40 in tanker truck explosion
A leaking tanker truck exploded earlier this week as people gathered to collect gasoline, killing more than 40 people, Liberian authorities said Thursday.Sourced from Africanews
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Mali: MINUSMA hands over the Timbuktu camp to the FAMA
The UN mission in Mali (MINUSMA) officially handed over to the national authorities one of its last camps in a large city in the north of the country, Timbuktu, before the end of its final withdrawal, ORTM public television indicated.Sourced from Africanews
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Burundi’s President Calls for Stoning of Gay Couples Amid Global LGBTQ+ Rights Debate
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye recently launched a virulent tirade against same-sex marriage, denouncing it as an “abominable practice” and advocating for the stoning of gay couples, citing religious reasons. Sourced from Africanews
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Osimhen, Boniface to lead Nigeria’s attack at AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast
The 2023 Afcon finals begin on 13 January and will end on 11 February.Sourced from Africanews
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