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Former CAR rebel leader to appear before ICC for war crimes

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– – Former Central African Republic militia commander, Mahamat Said Abdel Kani will appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday. He is to face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity after he was handed over to the ICC on Sunday. The ICC issued a warrant for the arrest of Mohamat Said Abdel Kani on 7 January 2019.… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa lifts ban on use of hijab in the military

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– – Female military officers in South Africa can now wear their hijabs with their military uniforms. It follows a review of the dress code of the South African military after a rights organisation challenged the policy in court. A Muslim woman, Maj Fatima Isaacs has waged a two year battle against the dress policy after she was charged with disobeying… Read More
Africa Business World 

Workshop 17 Wins Global Startup Award

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– – The winners of the 2019 season of the Global Startup Awards (GSA) have been announced at the Global Grand Finale Day. Bringing home an Award to Africa was Workshop17, which scooped Best Coworking Space in the world’s largest independent startup ecosystem competition. On outshining the other finalists from around the world, Paul Keursten, Co-Founder and CEO of Workshop17… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s former President Rawlings laid to rest

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– – Ghana’s former president, Jerry John Rawlings has been laid to rest in the capital Accra, following a state funeral held in his honour. Wednesday funeral and burial events were well attended by many African and world leaders, many of whom were his friends. Thousands over two days paid their last respect by filing past him when he was… Read More
Africa Featured Mali West Africa World 

Mali dissolves military junta which overthrew Keïta’s government

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– – Mali’s military junta, the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) which overthrew former President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has been dissolved. According to a government decree the dissolution comes exactly five months after the junta staged the coup. The decree was signed by the transitional President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane. The junta remained… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Male Covid-19 survivors experience erectile dysfunction

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– – Some Ghanaian men who have recovered from COVID-19 are reportedly struggling to have penis erection for sexual pleasure. The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) which is the association of medical doctors has confirmed that it has received numerous complaints on erectile dysfunction from survivors of Covid-19. According to the Vice President of the Association, Dr. Frank Serebour, a lot of people… Read More
Sports 

Qatar 2022 venues ready to host the world’s top clubs

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With less than two years to go before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ takes place, two tournament venues will be given a global showcase when Ahmad Bin Ali and Education City stage the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™. The club champions from five of football’s six continental confederations, along with Qatar Stars League holders Al Duhail SC, will… Read More
Sports 

FIFA confirms timeline for FIFA World Cup 2026™ venue selection process

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As part of the next stage of the venue selection process, FIFA has provided further information to the 23 candidate host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Canada, Mexico and the United States regarding the timeline with deadlines set for 2021, subject to any restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. Following on from the information-exchange phase initiated last… Read More
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