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Africa

July 10, 2023

Sanwo-Olu congratulates Tinubu on emergence as ECOWAS chairman

He said that the confidence reposed in Mr Tinubu by his colleagues to lead the important coalition would manifest in effective collaboration.

Sanwo-Olu and Tinubu
July 10, 2023

UN condemns air strike killing 22 people in Sudan

According to reports, the air strike, which happened on Saturday, killed at least 22 people.

António Guterres
July 10, 2023

We’ll no longer tolerate illegal power takeover in West Africa: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu also warned military cut across West African countries to steer clear of politics, adding that democracy remains the best.

President Bola Tinubu
July 10, 2023

Germany seeks recruitment of 500,000 nurses from Africa

A 2022 report published by the National Institute for Health said Germany has been unable to fill up to 520,000 full-time nursing positions.

African nurses
July 10, 2023

Somali military says 40 Al-Shabaab fighters killed with U.S. help

The Somali military said on Sunday it had killed around 40 fighters and commanders of the Islamist terrorist militia Al-Shabaab.

AL-SHABAAB
July 10, 2023

NACCIMA hails Tinubu’s appointment as ECOWAS chair

“A lot is expected from Nigeria now more than ever in the history of the country among its peers in Africa.”

President Bola Tinubu
July 10, 2023

Zimbabwe: Police ban opposition party’s rally over communicable diseases

“We are getting into a match with both legs tied. They would rather keep the opposition at the courts than on the campaign trail.”

President Emmerson Mnangagwa
July 9, 2023

Tinubu takes over yearly rotational Ecowas chairmanship from Guinean president

The Nigerian leader was elected during the organisation’s 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community in Bissau.

President Bola Tinubu
July 8, 2023

Tinubu visits Nigerian troops in Guinea Bissau

“We are proud of you. Proud of your loyalty. Nigeria depends on you. There will be peace and progress in our country,” Mr Tinubu said.

President Bola Tinubu
July 7, 2023

Tinubu lauds Senegal President Macky Sall over third term decision

Mr Sall on Monday said he would not offer himself as a candidate for his country’s February 25, 2024, presidential election.

President Bola Tinubu