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EU suspends budget support, security cooperation with Niger
The European Union (EU) says it has suspended its financial support and cooperation on security with Niger Republic with immediate effect following the military coup there.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell disclosed this in a…
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Russia writes off $23bn debt for Africa – Putin
Russian President,Vladimir Putin says its Government has written off $23 billion debt burden of African countries.
Putin spoke at the plenary session of the ongoing second Russia–Africa Summit 2023 holding from July 27 to July 28.
He…
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France rejects Niger Republic coupists, supports detained leader
France does not recognise the leaders of the putsch who claim to have seized power in Niger and considers detained President Mohamed Bazoum the country’s sole leader, the French foreign ministry said Friday.
Bazoum, “democratically…
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Russia signs military deals with 40 African countries
Russia has signed agreements for military cooperation with over 40 African countries,
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday in St Petersburg.
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Niger Republic’s army declares support for coup plotters
Niger Republic’s army command on Thursday declared support for a coup instigated the previous day by soldiers of the presidential guard, saying its priority is to avoid destabilising the country.
In a statement signed by the army chief…
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Tinubu, Osinbajo 30 million others join Threads, Twitter’s new competitor
The president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, and former vice president, Yemi Osinbajo have joined 30 million others on Meta’s (owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) new platform, Threads.
This is as Meta’s Chief Executive Officer, Mark…
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Saudi authority unveils roadmap for 2024 Hajj
The Saudi Arabian Ministry for Hajj and Umrah, on Friday in Makkah unveiled a roadmap for the 2024 Hajj.
The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq Al Rabiah, unveils the roadmap at a ceremony attended by the Heads and…
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Junior doctors across England embark on strike
Thousands of junior doctors have gone on strike across England as the dispute with the British Government over pay continues.
The 72-hour walkout by medics who can have up to eight years of experience as a hospital doctor or three…
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Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi died on Monday at the age of 86, a spokesman confirmed.
He died in a hospital in Milan, according to Italian media reports.
He was admitted to the hospital on Friday for scheduled health…
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Trump indicted over classified documents case
Former US President Donald Trump has been charged over his handling of classified documents after he left the White House.
Mr Trump, 76, faces seven charges including unauthorised retention of classified files, US media reported. The…
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