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Africa

December 5, 2023

President Geingob begs angry Namibians, says ‘no cent’ of public funds spent on his children’s trip to Dubai

Mr Geingob did not state how his children’s Dubai trip was funded or why their names were on the government’s delegate list.

President Hage Geingob
December 5, 2023

Mauritania’s ex-President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz jailed five years for corruption, economic crimes

Mr Abdel Aziz led the West African country for a decade in a 2008 coup. He was an ally of Western powers fighting Islamist militants in the Sahel region.

Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
December 4, 2023

Guinea-Bissau’s president dissolves parliament following failed coup attempt

The decree issued by Mr Embalo states that a new date for fresh elections will be announced at an opportune time.

Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Embalo
December 4, 2023

UK mulls sending lawyers to Rwanda for asylum seeker plan

The Home Office is considering sending UK government lawyers to Rwanda to address concerns about the legal system there.

PAUL KAGAME MEETING WITH RISHI SUNAK
December 4, 2023

U.S. supporting Nigeria to tackle insecurity, ensure stability in West Africa: Greene

Mr Greene noted that the U.S. “is providing support to Nigeria in furtherance of its police reform and capacity building” to deliver justice transparently.

David Greene and Boko Haram militias
December 3, 2023

U.S. to invest $600 million in private investments in Africa

He explained that the U.S. would do more to advance U.S.-Africa ties, U.S.-Nigeria ties and global ties.

David Greene
December 3, 2023

UK to give Rwanda £15 million to seal new small boats treaty: Report

Arrangements are understood to be in place for Home Secretary James Cleverly to fly out to Rwanda to ratify a new treaty.

Rishi Sunak and Paul Kagame
December 3, 2023

ECOWAS Parliament: Nigeria, others seek support for regional security

“However, in terms of security, there are still pockets of hostilities around the borders with Mali, Guinea-Bissau and Gambia in the Casamance region,” it stated.

President Bola Tinubu
December 1, 2023

Quantum Foods loses R35 million to bird flu in South Africa

On Friday, South African poultry producer Quantum Foods reported a R35 million ($1.86 million) loss in the year to end September.

Quantum Foods
December 1, 2023

Supreme Court declares Madagascar leader Rajoelina winner of presidential election

The November 16 election was preceded by weeks of protests, with the opposition accusing Mr Rajoelina of creating unfair election conditions.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina