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Africa

April 3, 2023

Raila Odinga calls off Monday protest in Kenya

Mr Odinga had claimed that he won the August election and asked Ruto to “vacate his office immediately.”

Ralia Odinga
April 3, 2023

Algerian govt. sentences journalist to 5 years in prison

Algeria is ranked 146th (out of 180) in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) press freedom index for 2021.

Ihsane El-Kadi
April 3, 2023

Jonathan, Hamzat Lawal, Howard-Taylor, others bag Afri-Heritage award In Rwanda

While commending HT for putting together the event, he also noted that the future of Africa remains bright and great despite seeming challenges.

Goodluck Jonathan, Hamzat Lawal, Howard-Taylor and Patrick Lumumba
April 3, 2023

Kenya prosecutor drops charges against lawmakers over anti-government protests

Thousands took part in three marches over the past two weeks against high living costs and alleged fraud in last year’s vote.

Kenyan protesters
March 31, 2023

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius denied early release in ex-girlfriend’s murder

The paralympian made headlines on Valentine’s Day in 2013, for killing Reeva Steenkamp at his home in Pretoria, claiming that he thought she was an intruder.

Oscar Pistorius
March 31, 2023

Police arrest dozens of protesters in Dakar as court jails opposition leader

Many Senegalese are enraged by Macky Sall’s refusal to indicate whether he will run for a contentious third term in the upcoming elections.

Senegalese protesters
March 31, 2023

Kenyan protesters storm Nairobi over allegations of electoral fraud

Mr Odinga who rejected the election results has since challenged the result, claiming the process was fraudulent.

Kenyan protesters
March 31, 2023

Nigeria to speak on Africa’s blue economy in South Africa

“It will further assist to foster inter-naval cooperations and relationships between ECOWAS and Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Navies.”

Chief of the naval staff, Awwal Gambo
March 31, 2023

Nigeria big humble country but expected to act aggressively: Buhari Regime

“They expect us as a big country to be banging the tables hard and throwing our weight around. Humility in diplomacy is very apt.”

BUHARI WITH AFRICAN LEADERS
March 30, 2023

Namibia oil company boss arrested for drug dealing released on bail

Law officers allegedly found a consignment of drugs in Ms Comalie’s official vehicle containing 995 grams of cannabis and 10 grams of cocaine powder.

Jennifer Comalie