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UK and Nigeria agree deal to speed up deportations
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a new agreement aimed at accelerating the return of Nigerians without legal status…
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French tycoon Vincent Bolloré to stand trial in ‘African ports’ corruption case
French industrialist Vincent Bolloré will stand trial in December before the Paris criminal court in the so-called “African ports” case.…
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Madagascar Leader Appoints Financial Intelligence Chief as New Prime Minister
In a statement on Sunday, the presidency said Rajaonarison, who has led the anti-money-laundering agency SAMIFIN since 2021, would head…
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Senegal parliament doubles penalty for gay sex
Lawmakers in Senegal have voted to significantly increase penalties for same-sex relations, a move that has sparked debate among rights…
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Retailers Warn Petrol Prices Could Rise to N2,000 Amid Middle East Crisis
Petroleum retailers in Nigeria have warned that the pump price of petrol could climb to as high as N2,000 per…
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Niger: Army repels attack on Tahoua drone base
The armed forces of Niger have repelled an attempted attack on a military drone base located in the Tahoua region,…
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Guinea: Opposition reacts to dissolution of 40 political parties
Debate has intensified in Senegal following reports that former president Macky Sall could be considered for the position of Secretary-General…
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Tanzania pushes out Burundian refugees, UN concerned
Authorities in Tanzania have begun pushing out hundreds of refugees from neighbouring Burundi, prompting concern from the United Nations and…
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Angola’s Sonangol in talks with China for $4.8 billion refinery loan
Sonangol, Angola’s state owned oil giant, is in advanced discussions with Chinese financiers over a proposed $4.8 billion loan aimed…
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Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded United Nations Medal
Ethiopian peacekeepers deployed to South Sudan have been awarded the United Nations Medal in recognition of their service, professionalism and…
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