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Kenya: Raila Odinga files legal challenge to election results

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– – Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga on Monday filed a legal challenge to results of this month’s presidential election in the Supreme Court. He rejected the presidential election results announced last week by election officials. The country’s deputy President William Ruto was declared winner of the country’s presidential election held on August 9. Kenya’s top election official announced that William Ruto… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa: New Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini crowned

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South Africa’s Zulu community has a new king called Misuzulu ka Zwelithini. He was crowned the new Zulu king on Saturday. The 48 year old’s accession to the thrown faced a challenge though but after his coronation he pledged to unite the Zulu nation. “Today the Zulu nation starts a new chapter,” he is quoted by AFP as telling the… Read More
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Militants attack Somali hotel killing at least 12 people

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“The security forces continued to neutralise terrorists who have been cordoned inside a room in the hotel building. Most of the people were rescued, but at least eight civilians were confirmed dead so far,” Mohamed Abdikadir, an official said. A newly married couple were wounded by mortar attack.A mom and her kids were killed.During the terror attack at Hayat Hotel,… Read More
Europe 

UN chief to rich nations: ‘Open wallets’ and ‘hearts’ for developing countries to purchase Ukrainian grain

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Ships carrying grain have been leaving there under a recent UN-brokered agreement, and Mr. Guterres said Odesa was a symbol of what countries can achieve when they work together for the common good.  Speaking to journalists, the UN chief revealed that it was a moving experience to be at the port, where he witnessed wheat being loaded onto a ship. … Read More
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Nigeria: Police found 20 mummified bodies in suspected shrine

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– – Police in Nigeria say they have discovered 20 mummified bodies at a suspected shrine near Benin city in Edo state. The bodies in a dried state were found in a building suspected to be used for a voodoo shrine. Three people have been arrested following the discovery, according to the police who said the corpses were of 15… Read More
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Ethiopian Airlines pilots miss runway after falling asleep

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Two Ethiopian Airlines pilots missed an airport runway after falling asleep at 37,000ft in the air. The pilots could not land the plane at the first time of asking. The crew were finally woken up by the autopilot alarm before finally and safely landing the plane. Air traffic reportedly tried to contact them after they overshot the point of descent… Read More
Africa Sports World 

The History and Popularity of Blackjack Game

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– – We’ll go over all you need to know about this card game in this post, including how it was started and why you should play it right away. The Origin of Blackjack Game The game of blackjack has existed for centuries but did not reach its modern form until the twentieth century. If you’re new to the game… Read More
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Emirates suspend flights to Nigeria from September

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The Dubai-based Emirates airline will suspend flights services to Nigeria from the start of September, 2022. The airline said it has been unable to repatriate its money from Nigerian since investing in flights to the West African nation. Nigeria has restricted access to foreign exchange, a move that has impacted the operations of businesses like Emirates. The country restricted access… Read More
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