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Africa

June 1, 2022

Rwanda threatens reprisal if Congo attacks continue

Rwanda says it will retaliate if it suffers further attacks from its neighbour, the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta
May 30, 2022

Nigeria’s Xejet signs MOU with Sierra Leone to operate national carrier

In a statement on Monday, in Lagos, the company said regional and international flights would be operated from Lungi International Airport, Freetown.

Xejet signs MOU with Sierra Leone
May 30, 2022

Namibia to raise fuel, diesel prices in June

The raise – 14 per cent for petrol and 7.5 per cent for diesel – will take effect on June 1, in response to higher global oil prices.

Ministry of Mines and Energy in Namibia
May 30, 2022

Rwanda-DR Congo Tension: AU chief urges calm, dialogue

The chairperson of the African Union (AU) on Monday called for a “calm and dialogue” between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Macky Sall
May 30, 2022

Sudan: Military junta lifts state of emergency, releases prisoners

Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has issued a decree lifting a state of emergency that he imposed after seizing control in a military coup on October 25, 2021.

Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan
May 29, 2022

Buhari endorses African Standby Force on terrorism

The president said that resources meant for development had been channelled into fighting bandits, terrorists and other violent crimes.

President Muhammadu Buhari
May 28, 2022

PDP commences 2022 national convention

Seven hundred and seventy-four national delegates are expected to vote in the convention to elect a candidate from 13 aspirants.

PDP
May 28, 2022

Respect peoples’ choices at polls, Buhari admonishes African leaders

Mr Buhari warned that peoples’ right to vote and determine who leads them should not be treated lightly.

President Muhammadu Buhari
May 28, 2022

Youths in Nigeria, 12 other countries to benefit from AfDB’s entrepreneurship banks

“It will create youths based wealth for the continent,” said Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the AfDB Group.

Dr Akinwumi Adesina
May 27, 2022

ITTF Africa Cup: Oshonaike, Edem dumped out of table tennis tourney

Nigeria is hosting the annual ITTF Africa Cup in Lagos at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.

Funke Oshonaike and Offiong Edem