Africa
Nigeria’s 4x100m team disqualified for World Championships over Okagbare’s doping
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has announced that banned Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare has been found to have committed additional...
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China gives Ethiopia 10M COVID-19 vaccine doses
China ‘will stand firmly with Ethiopia and other African countries to embody everlasting spirit of China-Africa friendship,’ says ambassador ADDIS...
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Tunisian parties slam attacks on opponents of constitutional referendum
Tunisian president plans constitutional referendum next month TUNIS, Tunisia A coalition of five Tunisian parties has condemned attacks on their...
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African Union calls for probe after dozens die at Morocco-Spain land border
AUC chairperson expresses 'deep shock, concern' over 'violent treatment' of African migrants attempting to cross border Ankara African Union Commission...
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DRC reopens border with Rwanda after temporary closure
Operation hours of the borders slashed, official says amid heightened tensions KIGALI, Rwanda The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reopened...
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South Sudanese demand more food aid to address unprecedented levels of hunger
Gap left by World Food Program’s suspension of food aid huge, government has no option but to care for its...
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24 killed in DR Congo attacks, 15 missing: Monitor
Suspected ADF rebels attacked, torched several villages in Beni region, according to local group KIGALI, Rwanda The death toll in...
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Qatar’s emir, Algeria’s president discuss ties, common interests
Al-Thani arrived in Algeria to attend opening of Mediterranean Games of Oran as guest of honor ISTANBUL Algerian President Abdelmadjid...
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Former South African president rejects probe report implicating him in graft
Recently released 'State Capture' report finds Jacob Zuma guilty of plundering state resources during his 9-year tenure JOHANNESBURG Former South...
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Gabon, Togo join Commonwealth association
Both Francophone African countries finalize years-long admission efforts KIGALI, Rwanda Togo and Gabon were admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations,...
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