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Africa West Africa World 

Burkina Faso: Landmine explosion kills at least 10

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At least 10 people have been killed after a minibus hit a landmine in Burkina Faso, officials have said. The blast occurred in the east of the country near the border with Niger. Five others were wounded in the blast. Some of the passengers in the bus are still reported to be missing, according to local media reporting. There are… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Niger: Military helicopter crashes killing three people

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A Nigerien military helicopter on Monday crashed while landing at an airport in the capital Niamey. Local officials said the incident resulted in the death of three people who were on board the helicopter. Among those killed was an expatriate instructor, the defence ministry said in a statement. The helicopter was returning from a routine training flight when it crashed… Read More
Africa Business World 

The components and specifics of Forex Trading

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Forex Market Overview The foreign exchange market, often known as the Forex market, is the most active financial market in the world. To participate in foreign exchange, you use a broker’s platform where you buy/sell (base currency) a forex currency and simultaneously sell/buy another (quote currency). The price of a pair is the amount of the quoted currency necessary to… Read More
Africa World 

African Travel & Tourism Sector’s Climate Footprint Revealed

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled revolutionary new data detailing the climate footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector in Africa. According to the new data, between 2010 and 2019, the African Travel & Tourism sector decoupled its economic growth from its greenhouse gas emissions. The data shows the total… Read More
Africa Gambia West Africa World 

Gambia arrests four soldiers over foiled coup attempt

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The Gambian government has confirmed a foiled coup attempt in the country. Four soldiers had been arrested and three alleged accomplices were on the run. It is unclear who exactly was behind Tuesday’s attempt to overthrow President Adama Barrow, who won a second term election last year. The Gambia is a largely peaceful country in West Africa which is popular… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Germany returns over 20 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

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Germany has returned over 20 Benin Bronzes stolen from Nigeria to the West African nation. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock confirmed this on Tuesday as Germany joins other European countries to return stolen cultural artefacts to where they belong. British soldiers seized thousands of metal castings and sculptures during a raid on the then-separate Kingdom of Benin in 1897. The… Read More
Africa Sports World 

How the world reacted to Argentina winning the World Cup

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Argentina on Sunday became 2022 World Cup champions for the third time after beating France on penalties in the final in Qatar. Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning spot-kick to give the South Americans a 4-2 victory in the shoot-out, after a frenetic game ended 3-3 after extra time. Lionel Messi scored twice and Angel di Maria netted for the Argentines,… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa: Ramaphosa wins re-election as ANC leader

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC) at a party leadership contest. Mr Ramaphosa was battling allegations of money laundering but defeated his rival Zweli Mkhize by 2,476 votes to 1,897. Mr Mkhize was the health minister in Mr Ramaphosa’s government, until he was forced to resigned last year over allegations… Read More
Africa Football Sports World 

Morocco’s historic showing at the World Cup ends with fourth place finish

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Morocco’s historic showing at the Fifa World cup ended on Saturday with a defeat to Croatia. The north-African nation placed fourth following the defeat, losing by 2-1 to the European side. Morocco became the first African country to reach the semi-final stage of the competition when they beat Portugal but lost to France while attempting to go even further. Captured… Read More
Africa Ghana Russia West Africa World 

Burkina Faso recalls envoy to Ghana amid a diplomatic row

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– – Burkina Faso has recalled its ambassador in Ghana for consultations. It comes after Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo accused the neighbouring country of inviting mercenaries from the Russian firm Wagner. Ghana’s ambassador to Burkina Faso was also been summoned for a meeting on Friday morning at the foreign affairs ministry. President Akufo-Addo made the claim on Tuesday during a… Read More
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