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Nielsen reveals stabilizing prospects in Africa

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Africa’s markets are never quite what they seem as revealed by the latest Nielsen Africa Prospect Indicator (APi) which shows that amidst relentless change, country prospects are stabilising on the continent. This is evidenced by the fact that only two markets changed position on the latest APi ranking update, with Kenya remaining in top position, followed by Cote d’Ivoire. According… Read More
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Photos: Mourners view Robert Mugabe’s body

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Thousands of Zimbabweans have been viewing Robert Mugabe’s body ahead of state funeral before his burial. The former president of Zimbabwe died in Singapore at a hospital where he was undergoing medical treatment. He died aged 95 and has been declared a national hero by the government. A state funeral will take place at the national football stadium in Harare… Read More
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SA Idols star Thami dies days after collapsing on stage

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Promising South African musician and star of the TV talent show Idols South Africa (Season 12), Thami Shobede has died aged 31. Thami Shobede died in hospital in the capital, Pretoria, after collapsing during a live performance last weekend. The star died at Kalafong Hospital, his record label has said. Gallo Reords general manager Robert Cowling said “Gallo Record Company… Read More
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Foreigners in Kenya banned from adopting children

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Foreign nationals in Kenya have been banned from adopting children. The Kenyan government announced that ban saying it takes immediate effect until new regulations are put in place. President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday directed the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to enact new policies to regulate the practice of adoption. The activities of the Child Welfare Society of Kenya… Read More
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Mugabe to be buried at Heroes’ Acre national monument

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Family of Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe has now agreed for him to be buried at the Heroes’ Acre national monument near the capital, Harare. The final burial place of the former leader has been contentious for days now since his death. The family wanted a private burial ceremony which was not to take place at the Heroes park in… Read More
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Zimbabwe: Stampede at Mugabe body viewing

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There has been a stampede at the viewing of the body of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe at the Rufaro Stadium on Thursday. SADC News reported of several people sustaining injuries during the stampede as scores line up to have a final viewing of Mugabe’s body. Police have since tightened security at the pitch here Mugabe’s coffin has been placed… Read More
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Arrests made in Ghana, Nigeria over money-transfer scams

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Police in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya have reportedly made dozens of arrests over large-scale money-transfer scams. Suspects arrested reportedly carried out the scams by tricking victims into wiring money to bank accounts controlled by fraudsters. More than 250 people were arrested in 10 countries, according to the FBI which added that raids in the US, UK, Turkey, France, Italy, Japan… Read More
Africa Featured Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigerian-born woman elected into Canadian parliament

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Nigerian-born Uzoma Asagwara has been elected into a Canadian legislative assembly as a lawmaker in Manitoba. Asagwara is a psychiatric nurse and community activist. She won the Union Station seat for the NDP in the election on Tuesday. That makes Asagwara the first Black, queer woman in the legislature. She also becomes one of three Black people to have been… Read More
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Mugabe’s family fights government over funeral plans

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The family of Robert Mugabe is fighting the government over ongoing arrangements for his funeral. The Mugabe family has expressed shocked at not being involved in the preparations for the funeral of the former Zimbabwean president. Mugabe’s body arrived back in Zimbabwe on Wednesday after dying last week in Singapore while undergoing a medical treatment. The funeral ceremony of Mugabe… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria: Tribunal affirms Buhari’s presidential poll victory

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The presidential election victory of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been affirmed by the presidential election tribunal. The Tribunal sitting in Abuja affirmed President Buhari’s victory in the February 23 presidential election. The five-man tribunal headed by Justice Garba Mohammed delivered the judgement on Wednesday after months of hearings. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party rejected the outcome of… Read More
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