The United Nations has joined in the celebration of Africa Day on May 25, 2018, which marks the 55th anniversary of the founding of the African Union. Secretary-General António Guterres called on all countries of the world to support Africa-led solutions to African problems for a peaceful and prosperous Africa. “Africa is increasingly driving itsContinue reading “UN calls on all nations to support Africa-led solutions to African problems”
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These 7 African countries joined U.S. to open ‘bloodstained’ embassy in Jerusalem
The world – except the United States and its allies – is mourning the death of at least 60 Palestinians killed by the Israeli military at the Gaza border on Monday as they demonstrated against the opening of the new United States Embassy in Jerusalem. The opening of the embassy follows U.S. President Donald Trump’sContinue reading “These 7 African countries joined U.S. to open ‘bloodstained’ embassy in Jerusalem”
U.S. builds military base in the Sahara desert for armed drones
The United States is building a drone base in Niger’s Sahara desert to help in the battle against extremists in the Sahel region. The Niger Air Base 201 under construction a few miles outside Agadez already has three hangars and the first layers of a runway, reports VOA. Built at the request of Niger’s government, theContinue reading “U.S. builds military base in the Sahara desert for armed drones”
Nigeria to use recovered $322 million stolen by ex-president for social projects
Nigeria has received a sum of $322 million stolen by former president Sani Abacha after signing a memorandum of understanding with Switzerland last month. The money which has been deposited in a special account in the central bank has been earmarked for the government’s social programme National Social Safety Nets Project, announced the Minister ofContinue reading “Nigeria to use recovered $322 million stolen by ex-president for social projects”
South African convict studies law in prison and frees innocent wife jailed for murder
Unlike a typical tale of love, a South African mother who was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her neighbour’s husband fell in love with a convict who studied law in the same prison and successfully fought for her freedom. This is the story of Antoinette Chauke who was jailed in 2009 after a 4-yearContinue reading “South African convict studies law in prison and frees innocent wife jailed for murder”
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