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Nigeria disbands notorious police unit after protests from citizens

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– – But with protests spreading across the world, the government announced the eventual disbandment of the police unit. PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE: The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG has been dissolved WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. The Inspector General of Police will communicate further developments in this regard. — Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) October 11, 2020 Officers in the… Read More
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Ivory Coast: Ouattara’s third-term bid sparks protests from citizens

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– – Thousands of opposition supporters in Ivory Coast on Saturday held a major protest against President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to stand again for office. They gathered in a stadium in the main city, Abidjan, to continue agitations over President Ouattara’s third term bid. Many of them were dressed in the national colours of green and white and carried banners… Read More
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Ghana:17 presidential aspirants file nominations

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– – A total of 17 presidential aspirants have filed their nominations to contest the upcoming elections scheduled for December 2020 in Ghana. 14 of the aspirants are representing political parties with the remaining three contesting as independent candidates. The country’s Electoral Commission will now decide their fate after scrutinizing the forms to ensure that all requirements are met. At… Read More

Beaumelle: Côte d'Ivoire inspired by the golden generation

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Patrice Beaumelle is drawing on his 13 years as assistant to Herve Renard Frenchmen dreams of taking Côte d’Ivoire to Qatar 2022 He speaks about his side’s transition and objectives Having won the CAF Africa Cup of Nations with both Zambia and Côte d’Ivoire, Herve Renard is one of the most successful coaches in the history of African international football.… Read More

The secrets to Deschamps' longevity with Les Bleus

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Didier Deschamps is now France’s longest-serving manager He will celebrate his 52nd birthday later next week FIFA.com looks at the secrets of his longevity When France inflicted a 7-1 thrashing on Ukraine in a friendly on Wednesday, Didier Deschamps set a new record for the longest time spent at the helm of Les Bleus. Michel Hidalgo was the previous longest-serving… Read More

Colombia and Brazil cruise to opening victories

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Round 1 of FIFA World Cup qualifying continued in South America Atalanta pair lead Colombia past Venezuela, brilliant Brazil breeze past Bolivia Review all the action with FIFA.com South American qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ continued with two intriguing fixtures on Friday evening. Colombia, who reached the knockout stage at Russia 2018, beat Venezuela, a team that… Read More
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Ghanaian lawmaker shot dead after campaigning

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– – A lawmaker in Ghana has been shot dead by persons suspected to be armed robbers in the central part of the country. Ekow Quansah Hayford who is the Member of Parliament for Mfantsiman was shot dead on Friday morning after campaigning in his constituency. He was campaigning for re-election in the upcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections scheduled for… Read More
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