Algeria partners China for construction of 6,000km railway lines
“As an Algerian student, I’m very optimistic about this project that will create endless opportunities.”Riyadh, Algerian student Sourced from Africanews
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Sudan: ‘Civilians need life-saving assistance now,’ says UN relief chief
Amid the deepening crisis driven by warring militaries in Sudan, the UN announced on Tuesday an additional allocation of $20 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to aid civilians caught up in the turmoil. UN Africa News
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More than 60 people detained after a gay wedding in Nigeria
Police in Nigeria said Tuesday they detained at least 67 people celebrating a gay wedding in one of the largest mass detentions targeting homosexuality, which is outlawed in the West African country.Sourced from Africanews
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Romelu Lukaku back at Chelsea on loan deal
Less than a year after signing for Chelsea for £97.5m, Romelu Lukaku has rejoined Inter for a loan fee of €8m plus add-ons. The 29-year-old scored just eight Premier League goals, registering just one assist, during a frustrating spell back at Stamford Bridge. Lukaku said in a video alongside Inter president Steven Zhang that he is “very happy” to be…
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Niger spiralling into ‘protection crisis’ following takeover: UNHCR
The political crisis in Niger has created uncertainty for scores of vulnerable displaced people, with restrictions on humanitarian operations limiting aid and protection, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday. UN Africa News
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Ethiopia: opposition figure seeks political asylum in the United States
One of the main opponents of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopian political figure Bekele Gerba, has applied for political asylum in the United States, he told AFP on Monday, denouncing the deteriorating political situation in Ethiopia and saying he feared for his life. Released in January 2022 after 18 months in prison, Mr Bekele said on Monday that he…
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DRC’s Zero Polémique comedy festival promotes peace
The 3-day event taking place in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo brought together fans of stand-up, improv’ and farcical comedy among other genres.Sourced from Africanews
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President Macron addresses situation in Sahel
France will accept “Neither paternalism, nor weakness,” in Africa declared President Emmanuel on Monday during a meeting with French ambassadors gathered at the Elysée palace. Sourced from Africanews
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Niger: Paris backs ‘president Bazoum’ and ‘ECOWAS’ military action should it be the case’
“Our policy is the right one. It depends on the courage of President Mohamed Bazoum, the commitment of our diplomats, of our ambassador on the ground who is remaining despite pressure,” Macron told a gathering of French ambassadors in the capital on Monday (Aug. 28).Sourced from Africanews
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Russia hits ‘new low’ with ban against discrediting army: Rights experts
A group of UN-appointed human rights experts expressed grave concern on Monday over Russia’s decision to dismiss all legal challenges to the country’s criminalisation of “public actions aimed at discrediting” the Russian Armed Forces. Source UN News
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