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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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Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026
There was a noticeable shift in the air at the Vatican as Pope Leo confirmed what many had been anticipating…
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Six people injured after fire breaks out at Lagos international airport
Six people were injured after a fire broke out at the international terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos,…
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Zimbabwe launches groundbreaking HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir
Zimbabwe has officially launched Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention drug, marking a major step forward in the country’s fight…
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