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Gabon imposes indefinite social media shutdown amid labor unrest
Gabon’s media regulator, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), has announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of social media platforms nationwide. In a televised statement on Tuesday evening (February 17,…
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U.S. Congressional Recognition for Chido Nwangwu on USAfrica’s 25 years of “service truly worthy of the respect”
On what set the networks on its pedestal, Dr. Chido Nwangwu noted that “USAfrica is respected for…
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USAfrica: Anambra State honours its heritage icons (Ojukwus), business titans (Ibetos) on Dec 16; Chimamanda, Mikel Obi, Chido Nwangwu get Ambassador of Excellence award
ANAMBRA HONOURS ITS HERITAGE ICONS, HIGH-ACHIEVERS AND BUSINESS TITANS ON DECEMBER 16; Chimamanda Adichie, Mikel…
Why U.S President Obama must not reduce resources to Africa from the war on AIDS. By HE Festus Mogae
Africa is at a crossroads with AIDS-we can finish the job and win this fight…
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Nigeria: Senate summons ministers over failed safe school initiative
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister…
Senegalese students clash with security forces over financial aid
Dakar, Senegal — Clashes between students and security forces at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar intensified on Wednesday,…
Sudanese forces accused of holding Darfur survivors for ransom
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan’s powerful paramilitary group, are allegedly detaining and extorting residents in and around al-Fashir, the…
Gunman hijacks aid plane in South Sudan
A gunman hijacked a small aid plane in South Sudan on Tuesday, forcing the pilot to fly for several hours…
South Africa convicts former-apartheid cops for 1987 killing
Two former apartheid-era police officers in South Africa have been found guilty of murdering student leader and activist Caiphus Nyoka,…
Gabon detains tourism minister over alleged $18M embezzlement
Gabon’s tourism minister, Pascal Ogowé Siffon, has been placed under house arrest after being detained while attempting to leave Libreville.…
Kenya accuses British troops of misconduct
A Kenyan parliamentary inquiry has accused British troops stationed in the country of engaging in widespread sexual misconduct and causing…
Namibia appoints new minister for mines and energy
Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Modestus Amutse as the country’s new Minister of Mines, Energy, and Industry, following the…