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Kenya to Host ‘25th Africa Energy Forum’ in June 2023

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– – Under the theme ‘Africa for Africa’ EnergyNet confirms Nairobi, Kenya to host the 25th Africa Energy Forum. The much anticipated announcement was agreed at the height of the pandemic lock-down with African Development Bank VP Kevin Kariuki, who Chairs the 2021 Forum as it arrives in London, UK next Month. EnergyNet’s Simon Gosling said; “Lockdown impacted people across… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Law students in Ghana demonstrate over mass failure

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– – Hundreds of law students in Ghana on Wednesday hit the streets of the capital Accra to protest the mass failure in entrance exams into the Ghana School of Law. This year some 499 students who sat the entrance exams were not admitted into the law school to further their studies towards becoming lawyers. In previous years, the pass mark… Read More
Africa Business South Africa Southern Africa World 

Municipal Payments Essential for South Africa’s Future Cities

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– – The urban population in Africa has swelled from 15% of the total population in 1960, to over 40% in 2010 and is set to exceed 60% by 2050. It is anticipated that South Africa will follow suit. In fact, current projections indicate that an additional 19 to 24 million people will be added to the national population over… Read More
Africa Gambia West Africa World 

Jammeh’s party defies him, maintains alliance with Barrow’s party

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– – The party of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has defied his opposition to an alliance entered into with current President Adama Barrow. President Barrow formed his own political party months ago ahead of presidential elections next year. That alliance has been criticized by many especially victims of brutalities under ex-leader Jammeh who are seeking justice. For the first… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Police probe Shatta Wale over gun attack claims

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– – Police in Ghana on Monday night said they had mounted a search for celebrated dancehall artiste Shatta Wale following reports that he had been shot by unknown gunmen. Personal Assistant to the musician Nana Dope had told some media outlets that the artiste was receiving treatment at an emergency unit of a health facility in Accra after been shot… Read More
Africa North Africa Sudan World 

Sudan’s political transition in crisis amid pro-military protests

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– – Sudan’s political transition is facing a major crisis amid pro-military protests by some citizens demanding the dissolution of the civilian government. The pro-military Sudanese protesters held another rally on Sunday, which is a second day of protest. They gathered outside the presidential palace in central Khartoum demanding the dissolution of the interim government, claiming it has failed politically… Read More
Africa East Africa Featured World 

Kenyan serial killer lynched after escaping from custody

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Bungoma’s police commander, Musyoki Mutung told local media that “We are not sure how he managed to travel all the way from Nairobi to his rural home.” – – He added that “It is the curious villagers who first identified him and went ahead to kill him even before the police could be informed.” The suspect was arrested in July… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s MPs threaten to retaliate visa denial over anti-LGBTQ+ bill

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– – Some Ghanaian lawmakers are livid about their alleged visa denial by some embassies in the country over an anti-LGBTQI bill which seeks to curtain gay rights. The bill which is being sponsored by some MPs with support of some religious bodies seeks to criminalize all same sex related activities including activism. The country’s Minority lawmakers have confirmed that the… Read More
Africa North Africa Sports Tennis World 

Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur reaches tennis top 10

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Ons Jabeur will become the first Arab tennis player to reach the top 10 in the world rankings after reaching the Indian Wells semi-finals. The Tunisian beat Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit 7-5 6-3 win to reach the last four of a WTA 1,000 tournament for the first time. It was the 27-year-old’s 48th win of the season – more than any… Read More
Africa World 

Brother of ex-Algerian President Bouteflika jailed

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– – The younger brother of the former Algerian president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has been jailed for two years. Said Bouteflika was accused of obstructing the course of justice. He was sentenced alongside the former justice minister, Tayeb Louh, and a businessman, Ali Haddad. Mr Louh will serve six years while Mr Haddad will be in jail for two years. Ex-inspector general of… Read More
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