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Uganda’s new gay law draws mixed reactions

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Uganda’s new anti-gay law has elicited mixed reactions in the east African country. President Yoweri approved the revised bill on Monday, prompting threats of sanctions and aid cuts from the United States and European countries. A section of Ugandans say the anti-homosexuality legislation is the least of the country’s priorities. “It is not what we need right now. The kind… Read More
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Sudan: Patchy truce extended for five days

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Sudan’s warring sides agreed Monday to extend a shaky ceasefire after coming under pressure from mediators. The five-day extension of the truce between Sudan’s military and its rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), was announced in a joint statement late on Monday by Saudi Arabia and the United States. Clashes had rocked the capital Khartoum Monday, the last day… Read More
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Tinubu’ll reposition, put Nigeria on path of economic prosperity — APC Professional Council

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All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals Council (APC PC), a group within the ruling party, has expressed optimism that the nation’s newly sworn-in President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will reposition the country and put it on the path of economic prosperity. Director General of the Council, Hon. Seyi Bamigbade, gave this assurance while speaking at Nigeria’s 7th Consecutive Democratic Transition Inter-Denominational… Read More
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“I had rather go to hell than be stuck with Christians in heaven” Singer Temmie Ovwasa (Video)

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Nigerian singer and YBNL Princess, Temmie Ovwasa has revealed why she would prefer to go to hell than get stuck with Christians in heaven. In an interview with Big Brother Naija’s ‘Shine ya eyes’ housemate, Doyin David on her podcast, Doyin’s Corner, Temmie Ovwasa stated that she doesn’t think she is going to hell. According to her, she doesn’t believe… Read More
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Russia seeks to bolster ties with Kenya as Lavrov meets Pres. Ruto

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was meeting Kenyan leaders on Monday on a surprise visit to Nairobi, as Moscow and Kyiv both seek to bolster support from African nations over the war in Ukraine. Lavrov’s trip to the East African powerhouse comes on the heels of a trip to the continent last week by his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba. “During… Read More
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South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a judge to oversee an inquiry into allegations that the country supplied arms to Russia on a ship that docked secretly at a naval base in December. The allegations were made this month by the United States’ ambassador to South Africa, who said he was sure that weapons and ammunition were loaded onto… Read More
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Nandi Madida is new host of Apple Music Africa Now Radio

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South African actress and singer Nandi Madida, joins Apple Music as she takes the reigns over as the new host of Africa Now Radio on Apple Music 1. In its fourth season, Africa Now Radio, Apple Music’s first global African music radio show, has featured exclusive interviews with Africa’s biggest stars including Davido, Stonebwoy, Diamond Platnumz, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Nasty… Read More
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Nigerian actor Hawwal Ogungbadero, others set Guinness World Record

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Nigerian actor-cum-entrepreneur, artist and founder of Blaqk Stereo Music Group (BSMG), Hawwal Ogungbadero, and 29 other artists have set a new record in the music industry by winning the longest recording marathon for 40 hours 19 minutes, which earned them a spot on the hall of fame of the Guinness World Record. Sourced From Nigerian Music Read More
Africa 

Nigeria: Fuel subsidies gone. I will defend the country from terror, criminality- Tinubu

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Nigeria’s newly sworn in president Bola Tinubu has promised to “defend the nation from terror and all forms of criminality” in his first speech as president of the west African nation. Tinubu also declared that “fuel subsidies are gone” which will hike up the price of refined oil in a country in the throes of a serious economic crisis with… Read More
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Mauritania: Ruling party confirms landslide victory in second round of legislative elections

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Mauritania’s parliamentary elections have delivered their verdict. And the ruling party is rubbing its hands with an overwhelming majority in victory. El Insafe is credited with 107 of the 176 seats in the National Assembly. President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani’s party won 27 of the 36 seats at stake in the second round of legislative elections. Its allies will… Read More
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