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Moroccan villagers keep communal store tradition alive

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High in the rugged hills some 460 kilometres (280 miles) south of the capital Rabat, Ait Kine is home to one of country’s few remaining collective granaries called agadir in Amazigh, Morocco’s Berber language. According to Abdelghani Charai, merchant of village of Ait Kine; “The granary was a guarantee of security, especially in the event of an “insiba” (rebellion of local… Read More
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Ghana: Seidu Iddrisu launches independent music publishing…

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The new venture is in line with his commitment to helping artists receive proper representation while promoting transparency and equality in the music publishing industry. His role will involve consulting with songwriters and composers as an independent music publisher, allowing him the opportunity to work more closely with artists he says “would not otherwise receive the representation they deserve.” According to… Read More
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Amstel Malta Reaffirms Support For African Music, Film, Culture

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Posted by Eric Ojo Entertainment News, Latest News Sunday, March 26th, 2023 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Premium malt brand, Amstel Malta, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting African music, film, and culture. This reassurance is coming Amstel Malta celebrates African excellence as proud co-headline sponsor of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for the 9th year running. The AMVCA which… Read More
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DRC: 14 tribesmen killed by militia in west

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed 14 people, including two traditional chiefs, since Friday by alleged militiamen from a rival tribe, an administrative official said on Monday. The chief of the village of Kimpasi, in the Kisia-Ngasi grouping, was killed in his residence by assailants from Kwamouth,” Amedeo Bangambuma, administrator of the Bagata territory in Kwilu province, told… Read More
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Nigeria: 13,360 Boko Haram fighters surrender in 18 months – Army

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Since a jihadist insurgency started in Nigeria over a decade ago, fighters caused the death of more than 40,000 people forcing 2 million to displace, according to the United Nations. At the weekend, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff disclosed that between July 2021 and May 2022 that 13,360 Boko Haram fighters surrendered to the federal government. In total 51,828 Boko… Read More
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Libya: Crimes against humanity committed since 2016 – rights probe

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In the case of State security forces, human rights violations were committed to quash dissent and exploit vulnerable migrants, with no justice in sight, according to the latest report, from the Independent Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) on Libya. It documents the “widespread practice” of arbitrary detention, murder, torture, rape, enslavement and enforced disappearance in the country. In addition, the Mission states for the… Read More
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Despite popularity, Nigerian entertainers fail to clinch political seats

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Popularity, they say, is a critical success factor for a politician and her/his party to win elections. But that hasn’t been the case with most Nigerian entertainers who, despite their celebrity status, have continued to suffer embarrassing defeats at various polls across the country. Prior to the 2023 general elections, some industry heavyweights announced their retirements and sojourn into partisan… Read More
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Kenyan police on high alert as they brace for more anti-government protests

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Police in Kenya were on high alert on Monday as they braced for a new round of anti-government protests, as the opposition called on people to take to the streets every Monday and Thursday over the high cost of living. Despite a police ban, veteran opposition leader, Raila Odinga on Sunday said Kenyans should join what he described as “the… Read More
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DRC: 17 hostages executed by CODECO in the northeast

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Seventeen people taken hostage the day before in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo were executed on Sunday by the community militia CODECO (Cooperative for the Development of Congo). On Saturday, at least “17 people had been taken hostage by CODECO militiamen between the Bambu and Kobu villages”, in the territory of Djugu, about 45 km north of… Read More
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