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Lesotho: Violence against women costs economy $113 million annually

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– – A Commonwealth report has revealed violence against women and girls costs Lesotho more than $113 million (about 1.9 billion Lesotho loti) a year. The report estimates the total cost, including loss of income and expenses associated with medical, legal and police support, equates to around 5.5 per cent of Lesotho’s gross domestic product (GDP). The cost of $113 million means… Read More
Africa World 

EU starts legal action against UK over Brexit deal

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– – The EU has begun legal proceedings against the UK after it refused to ditch plans to override sections of its Brexit divorce deal. An EU deadline for the government to remove sections of the Internal Market Bill expired on Wednesday. The “letter of formal notice” could eventually lead to a court case against the UK at the European… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s President vows to deal with secessionist groups

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– – Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo has vowed to deal with with secessionist groups seeking independence from the West African nation. Some persons suspected to be members of the secessionist group called the Western Togoland study group foundation have been causing havoc in the Volta Region of Ghana. This week they burnt down a state transport terminal and some vehicles… Read More
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Opinion: Nigeria at 60 — The young make the difference

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– – Nigeria gained independence from colonial rule on October 1, 1960. It was a time of great excitement for Nigerians, who were bursting with ideas for what they could accomplish as an independent nation. In 1963, Nigeria adopted a new constitution and became a republic, with Nnamdi Azikiwe as president and Tafawa Balewa as prime minister. At this point,… Read More
Africa Malawi Southern Africa World 

Angry Malawian lawmakers reject condom donation

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– – Lawmakers in Malawi have rejected more than 200,000 condoms donated to them by the Aids Health Foundation. The Members of Parliament are angry about a media publication that said that parliament dispenses about 10,000 condoms every month. The media report further noted that the Malawian legislature sometimes “runs out of stock” of condoms placed in toilets within the… Read More
Africa World 

Who are the Proud Boys sparking controversy in America?

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– – During the first US presidential debate on Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump did not condemn white supremacist groups and their role in stoking violence in American cities this summer. “Proud Boys, stand back and stand by … Somebody has got to do something about antifa and the left,” he said, sparking a social media storm of support from the… Read More
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Mozambique President is Africa Oil & Power’s “Person of the Year”

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– – Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique has been selected as Africa Oil & Power’s “Person of the Year” for 2020 by Africa Oil & Power. This prestigious award is presented to exceptional individuals who display true leadership and innovative thinking in steering their countries or organizations to the forefront of the global energy sector. President Nyusi has been at… Read More
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Guinea closes border with neighbours ahead of election

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– – Guinea officials have said the country’s border with Senegal and Guinea-Bissau have been closed ahead of the general elections. Officials in government said the closure was for security reasons as citizens prepare to vote on October 18. Guinea-Bissau’s Interior Minister, Botche Cande was quoted by AFP as saying that the border had been closed since Sunday. Guinea’s constitutional… Read More
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Serena Williams withdraws from French Open 2020

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– – Three-time champion Serena Williams has withdrawn from the French Open because of an Achilles injury. The 39-year-old had been scheduled to play her second-round match against Bulgaria’s Tsvetana Pironkova on Wednesday. The American has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and was aiming to equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24. “I think I need four to six… Read More
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Sierra Leone’s ex-president banned from leaving country

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Sierra Leone’s former president Ernest Bai Koroma is among several past government officials banned from leaving the country. He and other officials who served in his government are facing allegations of corruption and are under investigations. Koroma’s party has already dismissed the corruption allegations. The government has now ordered Mr. Koroma and more than 100 people indicted to pay back… Read More
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