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Africa

July 2, 2021

Kenya did not take part in Nnamdi Kanu’s repatriation to Nigeria: Ambassador

The Kenya High Commissioner in Nigeria denied his country’s involvement in the abduction and repatriation of Nnamdi Kanu, challenging anyone to present evidence to the contrary.

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. [CREDIT: The Africa Report]
July 2, 2021

Afreximbank disbursed $20 billion to Buhari regime in 5 years

President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime has received about $20 billion in disbursements from Afreximbank, says the bank’s president Benedict Oramah.

July 1, 2021

U.S. extradites, jails Ghanaian lady for multimillion-dollar scam

Ms Mensah was sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to conspiring to commit money laundering on April 2, 2021.

United States Department of Justice
July 1, 2021

U.S., others to finance vaccine production in South Africa with €600 million

U.S. DFC has announced a joint financing package of €600 million for Aspen Pharmacare Holdings in South Africa to expand local vaccine manufacturing capacity.

Joe Biden
June 29, 2021

Egyptian billionaire Sawiris dies at 90

His son Nassef is Egypt’s richest person with a $7.1 billion fortune.

Onsi Sawiris
June 29, 2021

Covid-19: Botswana bans consumption of alcohol, suspends liquor licenses

“It is believed that consumption of alcohol increases the risks posed by COVID-19 due to its negative effects on the adherence of protocols.”

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi
June 29, 2021

Guterres’ re-appointment good for Nigeria: UN Rep

UN representative Tijjani Muhammad-Bande has hailed the re-appointment of António Guterres, saying it is good for Nigeria and other African nations.

Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande with UN Secretary General, António Guterres
June 29, 2021

Court jails former South African President Jacob Zuma

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been jailed.

Jacob Zuma
June 28, 2021

Ghana begins first digital census

“The digital data collection marked a significant difference between the 2021 census and the previous ones.”

President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana
June 28, 2021

Boko Haram members join ISWAP

Boko Haram members have pledged loyalty to rival Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP).