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Ex-Gambian President Jawara dies aged 95

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Former Gambian President Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara has been reported dead. Jawara passed away on Tuesday at the age of 95 after a short illness. He was born on March 16, 1924 in Barajally in macChatty to Almamy Jawara and Mama Fatty. Jawara studied veterinary medicine at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, and qualified as a veterinary surgeon in… Read More
Africa Europe Libya North Africa World 

At least 40 feared dead in shipwreck off Libya

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The U.N. refugee agency has said that at least 40 people are feared dead or missing after a boat disaster off the coast of Libya. The boat was carrying migrants headed for Europe. About 60 people are reported to have been rescued. Libyan coastguard spokesman Ayoub Qassem said on Tuesday that the bodies of five migrants had been recovered. 65… Read More
Africa Business Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria: Loan defaulters to lose deposits in other banks

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Nigeria’s Central Bank has announced that loan defaulters will now lose their deposits in other banks. The move is in an attempt to reduce the rate at which customers of banks default in paying their loans. The central bank and other lending institutions agreed to seize the bank savings of customers that borrow money and refuse to pay back. Per… Read More
Africa Football Sports West Africa World 

Guinea-Bissau’s Ansu Fati gets the world talking

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On Sunday Barcelona‘s newest star Ansu Fati made his debut and the wonder-kid from Guinea-Bissau has got the world talking. He became Barca’s second youngest player of all time at the age of just 16, coming off the bench in their 5-2 win over Real Betis. Fati joined the Catalan giants refusing an offer from Real Madrid despite Los Blancos… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zimbabwe 

Zimbabwe’s Tererai Trent gets a statue in New York

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A statue in honour of a Zimbabwean-born academic, Tererai Trent has been unveiled in New York in the United States of America. Her statue is among several others unveiled to honour prominent women outside New York’s Rockefeller Centre. Prominent personalities like media mogul Oprah Winfrey, actress Nicole Kidman, Olympian Gabby Douglas and author Cheryl Strayed are also set to get… Read More
Pacific 

Sri Lankan authorities must work ‘vigorously’ to ease simmering ethno-religious tensions, urges UN rights expert

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“There is a serious deficit of trust among ethno-religious communities in Sri Lanka following the deadly Easter Sunday bomb blasts and subsequent mob violence this year, and these tensions must not be ignored,” Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, said while presenting a report following his 12-day mission to the country.   Noting that the Government has taken… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Ex-bipolar disorder patient helping others to recover

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Mental health issues are often controversial globally and in many African societies they are discussed superstitiously. Those with mental conditions hardly speak out and families with persons with mental health conditions often suffer discrimination. But in Ghana, one young man who suffered from bipolar disorder has now recovered and is speaking about the condition. He is also helping other mental… Read More
Africa Central Africa Featured World 

DR Congo announces new cabinet after seven months

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The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday announced a new coalition government. It is being announced seven months after the inauguration of the new president Felix Tshisekedi. Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga told reporters that “The government is finally here. The president has signed the decree and we will begin work soon.” Felix Tshisekedi in January this year was sworn in as… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan: State of emergency declared in Port Sudan

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Sudan’s newly-created sovereign council has declared a state of emergency in the city of Port Sudan due to tribal clashes. Police say tribal clashes there have led to the death of at least 16 people. A statement from the police said clashes between members of the Beni Amer and Nuba tribes were re-ignited on Wednesday and continued into Saturday morning.… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

23 Nigerian drug traffickers on death row in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia officials say at least 23 Nigerians convicted of drug trafficking offences are facing the death penalty. The announcement by Saudi Arabia has now gained traction despite being made couple of months ago. It is coming at a time almost 80 Nigerians were arrested by Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) officials in the U.S.A for internet fraud. In a… Read More
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