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Chad: Anti-government protests turn violent resulting in deaths

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– – Protests against the military council in Chad have turned violent with reports of at least two people dying. A man was shot dead in Moundou, in southern Chad while another person was killed when protesters attacked a bus in the capital N’Djamena. The protests were called by the opposition coalition defying a ban placed on demonstrations. Police had… Read More
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Nigeria: Five university students killed in less than a week

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– – Two more university students have been found dead in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna. This has increased the death toll from the recent killing of university students to five in less than a week. Three students had already been killed by kidnappers on Friday. Twenty students were kidnapped last Tuesday along with three non-academic staff from the… Read More
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Hisense becomes Official Sponsor of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

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Hisense, the world-renowned technology company, has entered into a partnership with FIFA to become an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, creating an exclusive connection between the tournament’s worldwide audience in unique and compelling ways. By joining the roster of Commercial Affiliates for the upcoming tournament, Hisense will be involved in a programme that will range from… Read More
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Excitement mounts ahead of FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ draw

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Ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ draw on Tuesday, 27 April (21:00 local time), the qualifying matches for the tournament have been decided. Of the 23 nations involved, the 14 lowest-ranked teams according to the April edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking will participate in single-leg play-offs ahead of the tournament, which will be held later this… Read More
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Chad: Military transitional government rejects talks with rebels

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– – Chad’s new military transitional government has refused to hold talks with rebels as the country finds a way out of the current political crisis. The rebels have been blamed for the death of ex-president Idriss Deby at the battle front this month when they clashed with soldiers. On Sunday the rebel group known as Fact said it was… Read More
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Somalia: Fighting erupts after president extends his tenure

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– – Fighting broke out on Sunday in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu following the decision by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed to extend his stay in power. Soldiers loyal to his government and those opposed to him clashed with residents in the capital saying they heard gunfire across the city. The spark of violence signals the dire political crisis Somalia which could… Read More
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Ghana panics after China begins exporting cocoa beans

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– – Some Ghanaians are panicking over reports of the Chinese entry into the cocoa industry. The Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences recently reported that the Chinese island of Hainan has exported cocoa beans to Belgium. The first consignment of 500 kg of cocoa beans amounted to some $3,600. Ghana’s COCOBOD, the agency that handles issues related to cocoa farming and… Read More
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Ghanaians sign petition to stop government from borrowing

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– – Ghanaians have been signing an online petition that seeks to stop their government from taking loans from European Fund managers. The petition which was started by a renowned economist and businessman, Dr. Kofi Amoah said “Ghana is presently overburdened with loans.” Ghana’s Debt Load is akin to “We are the World” moment when MichaelJackson with top musicians composed… Read More
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