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Malians vote in referendum to pave way for elections

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Malians are voting in a referendum on Sunday to change the constitution and make way for a return to democratic rule. The country has been under the control of a ruling military junta since 2020 when a coup toppled President Keita. The junta seized power in coups in 2020 and 2021 and promised to hold the referendum as part of… Read More
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Statement: The Rights Of The Child In The Virtual Environment

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As children increasingly navigate the online world, it is imperative that we address these concerns related to safeguarding their well-being, privacy, and future opportunities. The General Comment No.25 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the General Comment No.7 of Article 27 of ACRWC, revised ITU framework and the Malabo Convention provide a framework for African countries to… Read More
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Senegal’s Fatma Samoura to leave Fifa secretary general post after 7 years

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After serving for seven years as Fifa’s secretary general, Senegal’s Fatma Samoura is to step down. She was appointed in 2016 but now wants to end her role to spend more time with her family. “It was the best decision of my life to join Fifa,” she said. At the time of her appointment Samoura became the first female and… Read More
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Nigeria: Over 100 wedding guests killed in boat disaster

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
At least 100 wedding guests are now known to have been killed in a boat disaster in Nigeria as a probe begins into the incident. The guests drowned in North-central Nigeria after the boat carrying families returning from a wedding sank in a river. The accident in Kwara State is the latest boat tragedy in Nigeria where boats capsizing in… Read More
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Guinness confirms Nigerian chef’s world record for longest cooking marathon

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Guinness World Records (GWR) has on Tuesday confirmed that Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey aka Hilda Baci now holds the world record for longest cooking marathon by an individual. Last month, Baci caused a sensation in Nigeria after cooking non-stop for more than 100 hours, which exceeded the previous record. Politicians and celebrities urged her on along with a boisterous crowd… Read More
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Nigeria to provide interest free-loans to students

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Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a new bill, which provides interest-free loans to student. It is the first of its kind in the country, that offers financial support for poorer students in higher education. Nigerian students in tertiary institutions such as universities, colleges and polytechnics will now be able to easily get interest-free loans from the… Read More
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Nigeria’s suspended central bank governor detain by security agency

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
Nigeria’s suspended central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele has been detained by the police’s Department of State Services (DSS). The DSS said on Saturday that Emefiele who was suspended by the new president is being held in custody for investigative reasons. “The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby confirms that Mr Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria… Read More
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Ghana bans meat consumption in the north over anthrax outbreak

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
Ghana has banned the slaughter, sale and consumption of meat in its northern region over a deadly anthrax outbreak. The one-month ban also affects the movement of animals, such as cows, sheep, goats, pigs and donkeys. Officials have also imposed a similar ban in the Upper East Region to avoid the spread of the disease. One person has so far… Read More
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Guinea-Bissau: Opposition coalition wins majority seats in parliament

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
In what is seen as a major blow to the government, Guinea-Bissau‘s opposition coalition has won majority seats parliament following last Sunday’s legislative elections. The PAI Terra Ranka coalition, led by the former ruling PAIGC party, won 54 of 102 seats, the electoral commission said on Thursday. Madem G15, the party of President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who dissolved parliament in May last… Read More
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Nigeria: Agitated unions suspend planned strike over fuel subsidy

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
Nigeria’s major workers unions have announced the suspension of their planned nationwide strike which was called for Wednesday. The unions were expected to stay away from work to protest the sharp increase in the price of fuel after the country’s newly sworn-in president, Bola Tinubu decided to scrap subsidising fuel products. Mr. Tinubu said the government can no longer afford… Read More