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Africa

June 7, 2023

Malawi revokes citizenship applications of alleged wanted persons

The Malawian government says it has begun stripping refugees and asylum seekers of the country’s citizenship.

MALAWI PRESIDENT
June 7, 2023

Police tear-gas Kenyans protesting hike in fuel tax

The Kenyan police force Tuesday fired tear gas at hundreds of protesters protesting a planned finance bill that will raise fuel and housing taxes.

POLICE TEAR-GASSING PROTESTING KENYANS
June 7, 2023

Uganda’s Museveni pushes for peace, says Russia-Ukraine war affecting Africa

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said he would push for dialogue with his African counterparts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Yoweri Museveni
June 6, 2023

FG evacuates 112 more stranded Nigerians from Libya

This is the sixth evacuation exercise the federal government is conducting this year, with almost 5,000 Nigerians successfully evacuated from Libya.

stranded Nigerians from Libya
June 6, 2023

Headline inflation risen above South African Reserve Bank’s target range: IMF

Headline inflation has risen above the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)’s 3–6 percent target range amid higher food and energy prices.

SOUTH AFRICA SLUM, CYRIL RAMAPHOSA
June 6, 2023

Peace Negotiations: African presidents to visit Russia, Ukraine mid-June

The leaders of several African countries agreed to cooperate with Moscow and Kyiv on a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Cyril Ramaphosa and Vladimir Putin
June 6, 2023

UN seeks help for 3.4 million people in Central African Republic

The United Nations on Monday solicited support for at least 3.4 million people in the Central African Republic requiring assistance and protection.

Central African Republic (CAR) crisis group
June 3, 2023

Sanwo-Olu pledges to build biggest children’s hospital in Africa

“We have our agenda, and it is our plan to build the biggest children’s hospital in Africa,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said at a special Jumat to mark his inauguration for a second term.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu at his second term swearing in
June 3, 2023

Nine killed as supporters of Senegalese opposition leader protest court ruling

The protest is as a result of a court judgment seen as preventing Ousmane Sanko from running for Senegal’s 2024 presidential election.

Senegal riots
June 2, 2023

Senegal government braces for more unrest, deploys army in Dakar

“Yesterday was difficult and violent. My main concern is that the school year could be cancelled,” he said.

Senegal riots