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Africa

October 9, 2023

Nigeria’s IPAC deploys election observer mission to Liberia

Mr Weah, who is running for a second term, has boasted that he will secure outright victory in the first round of elections.

Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) and George Weah
October 9, 2023

Liberia: West African elders sue for peaceful poll as George Weah seeks reelection

The West African Elders Forum Election Mission to Liberia has urged politicians and other stakeholders to eschew violence and commit to a peaceful general election scheduled for Tuesday.

George Weah
October 8, 2023

Congolese lawmaker sentenced to death for treason

The public prosecutor had initially sought a life sentence for the 70-year-old legislator.

October 6, 2023

Unexploded weapons haunt communities in northern Ethiopia: ICRC

The ICRC said it had increased efforts to assist victims of explosive remnants of war and to keep people safe from the deadly legacy of the conflict in Ethiopia.

October 6, 2023

UN says over 8.7 million tonnes of debris in Libya’s flood-ravaged Derna require removal

According to UNICEF, 98 schools in 14 municipalities remain closed due to damage in the floods, and additional funding will be required for their rehabilitation.

Debris
October 6, 2023

South Sudan seeks $358 million to support returnees displaced from Sudan

The minister said the influx of displaced persons due to the Sudan crisis further compounded the existing humanitarian catastrophe the country was already going through

Sudan crisis
October 4, 2023

President Bio takes $100 million loan for 1,000 Sierra Leonean graduates to study AI, STEM in U.S., Canada

President Julius Bio has collected a $100 million loan to provide vital support to send 1,000 Sierra Leonean graduates to the United States and Canada.

President Julius Bio (Right) receiving $100 million loan
October 4, 2023

National Democratic Congress demands Ghana’s central bank governor’s resignation

The protest, which came on the heels of last week’s three-day demonstration, has been dubbed ‘OccupyBoGProtest’.

Ghana's governor, Ernest Addison
October 3, 2023

Police charge Seychelles’ main opposition leader, seven others with witchcraft

They are also charged with conspiracy to perform witchcraft and procuring services related to witchcraft.

Patrick Herminie(Credit: Seychelles Nation)
October 3, 2023

Tunisia rejects EU financial aid

“Tunisia and its people do not seek sympathy, but rather reject it if it lacks respect.”