Niger Coup: Suspected terrorists shoot Ghanaian driver at Burkina Faso border, burn several trucks
Suspected terrorists shoot Ghanaian driver at Burkina Faso border, burn several trucksSourced from Africanews
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Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon shines, wins historic third world 1500m gold
“It’s amazing. I thank God. I was expecting to defend my title, and I’ve done so, and I’m really, really grateful, and thank God for this. I was well prepared knowing that the defending champion is me. And yeah, I was really working hard for it. “Sourced from Africanews
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As oil activities encroach on sacred natural sites, a small Ugandan community feels besieged
As TotalEnergies invests billions into oilfield development and acquires more and more land, Wakitinti and other Bagungu people who practice traditional beliefs worry the spiritual power of at least 32 sacred natural sites in Buliisa keeps deteriorating. Sourced from Africanews
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Afghanistan’s Taliban responsible for revenge killings, torture of former officials
In Afghanistan, hundreds of former government officials and members of the armed forces have allegedly been killed despite assurances from the Taliban of an amnesty, the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Tuesday. Source UN News
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Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh need urgent support as crises multiply: UNHCR
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is calling on the international community to renew its commitment to the nearly one million Rohingya refugees who have fled persecution in Myanmar for neighbouring Bangladesh. Source UN News
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Nelson Chamisa, the ‘young’ pastor aiming for Zimbabwe poll upset
A lawyer and church pastor, Chamisa leads the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) — the only party harbouring any real hope of unseating the ruling ZANU-PF, which has held an iron grip on power since independence in 1980.Sourced from Africanews
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BRICS: Brazil President Lula da Silva defends closer ties with Africa
“The BRICS have a unique chance to shape the trajectory of global development. You, entrepreneurs, are part of this effort. Our countries together represent a third of the world economy.”Sourced from Africanews
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African Union suspends Niger due to military coup
The African Union suspended Niger, the scene of a coup d’état since July 26th, and told its members to avoid any action that might legitimize the junta.Sourced from Africanews
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Central African Republic’s top court confirms constitutional referendum results
The Constitutional Court therefore “validates the new constitution of July 30, 2023,” it said.Sourced from Africanews
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Ramaphosa, Xi Jinping strengthen ties ahead of BRICS Summit
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping discussed improvements to their economic partnership and the conflict in Ukraine ahead of the BRICS summit starting Tuesday in Johannesburg. Sourced from Africanews
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