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“Zimbabwe needs a fresh and broad and proper election to exit the current crisis,” the CCC’s deputy spokesman Ostallos Siziba told a press conference in Harare.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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Algeria partners China for construction of 6,000km railway lines

August 29, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

“As an Algerian student, I’m very optimistic about this project that will create endless opportunities.”Riyadh, Algerian student Sourced from Africanews Read More

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More than 60 people detained after a gay wedding in Nigeria

August 29, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Police in Nigeria said Tuesday they detained at least 67 people celebrating a gay wedding in one of the largest mass detentions targeting homosexuality, which is outlawed in the West African country.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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Romelu Lukaku back at Chelsea on loan deal

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

Less than a year after signing for Chelsea for £97.5m, Romelu Lukaku has rejoined Inter for a loan fee of €8m plus add-ons. The 29-year-old scored just eight Premier League goals, registering just one assist, during a frustrating spell back at Stamford Bridge. Lukaku said in a video alongside Inter president Steven Zhang that he is “very happy” to be… Read More

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Ethiopia: opposition figure seeks political asylum in the United States

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews, Bekele Gerba, Ethiopia

One of the main opponents of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopian political figure Bekele Gerba, has applied for political asylum in the United States, he told AFP on Monday, denouncing the deteriorating political situation in Ethiopia and saying he feared for his life. Released in January 2022 after 18 months in prison, Mr Bekele said on Monday that he… Read More

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DRC’s Zero Polémique comedy festival promotes peace

August 29, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The 3-day event taking place in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo brought together fans of stand-up, improv’ and farcical comedy among other genres.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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President Macron addresses situation in Sahel

August 29, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

France will accept “Neither paternalism, nor weakness,” in Africa declared President Emmanuel on Monday during a meeting with French ambassadors gathered at the Elysée palace. Sourced from Africanews Read More

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Niger: Paris backs ‘president Bazoum’ and ‘ECOWAS’ military action should it be the case’

August 29, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

“Our policy is the right one. It depends on the courage of President Mohamed Bazoum, the commitment of our diplomats, of our ambassador on the ground who is remaining despite pressure,” Macron told a gathering of French ambassadors in the capital on Monday (Aug. 28).Sourced from Africanews Read More

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Sudan: Army chief gives rare public speech in Port Sudan

August 28, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

The head of Sudan’s army announced Monday that he fled the capital during a large military operation as the bloody conflict in the Northeast African country enters its fifth month.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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FIBA World Cup: South Sudan and Cape Verde shine, join winning streak by African sides

August 28, 2023 Village ReporterAfricaglobalvillage, africanews

It was a watershed moment for the world’s youngest nation South Sudan and one of the world’s least-populated nations Cape Verde as they both won their first-ever game at the FIBA World Cup.Sourced from Africanews Read More

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Zimbabwe: Opposition candidate Nelson Chamisa calls for fresh vote

Algeria partners China for construction of 6,000km railway lines

More than 60 people detained after a gay wedding in Nigeria

Romelu Lukaku back at Chelsea on loan deal

Ethiopia: opposition figure seeks political asylum in the United States

DRC’s Zero Polémique comedy festival promotes peace

President Macron addresses situation in Sahel

Niger: Paris backs ‘president Bazoum’ and ‘ECOWAS’ military action should it be the case’

Sudan: Army chief gives rare public speech in Port Sudan

FIBA World Cup: South Sudan and Cape Verde shine, join winning streak by African sides