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One year anniversary of DJ Arafat ‘s death

He is dead but still alive in the hearts of many fans. It is now one year since the motorbike accident that claimed the life of Ivorian star singer DJ Arafat. Thousands of his fans nicknamed “Les Chinois” are now commemorating the first anniversary of the death of their idol. The “coupé-décalé” a creation of […]

Health: WHO keen to review Russian vaccine trials

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday it was once looking ahead to reviewing scientific trials of a potential coronavirus vaccine developed in Russia. President Vladimir Putin declared Russia the first united states to approve a vaccine on Tuesday even though last stage checking out involving more than 2,000 human beings was only due to […]

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Business: MTN, accused of dodgy tactics, slammed for delayed Middle East exit

Africa’s largest telecommunications network, MTN, is going through fresh allegations from US regulation association Sparacino PLLC following its choice to exit its Middle East portfolio in the next three to 5 years. Sparacino, which has represented the households of lots of Americans killed and injured in Afghanistan, accused MTN of prolonging its disinvestment from the […]

Uganda: Bishops question judges over the destruction of church

At least 37 representatives from the House of bishops from the Province of the Church of Uganda the day prior to this gathered in Ndeeba close to Kampala to condole with Christians of St Peter’s Church, whose residence of worship used to be demolished on Sunday. The prelates also attacked the Judiciary for giving the […]

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Sports: Kwara United signs Dele Aiyenugba after leaving European side

NPFL club Kwara United sign former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba after leaving European aspect Hapoel Afula. The 36-year-old made his title in the Nigerian elite division league, the place he performed for Kwara United and Enyimba International before heading to Bnei Yehuda 2007. Aiyenugba spent seven years in Israel and played  Bnei Yehuda, Hapoel Ashkelon, Hapoel Iksal and Hapoel Afula, […]

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The World: France set to boost military presence in the Eastern Mediterranean

France stated Wednesday that it will temporarily increase its army presence in the Eastern Mediterranean in the coming days.  President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis mentioned the latest state of affairs in the region, Macron’s workplace said in a statement.  Underlining the significance of settling disputes via dialogue, Macron drew attention to […]

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South Africa records 2,810 new virus cases, 259 deaths

The number of established coronavirus cases in South Africa surpassed 568,900 Wednesday after 2,810 new infections had been reported.   Some 259 human beings succumbed to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the complete number of fatalities to 11,010, while the wide variety of recoveries stands at 432,029, according to the Health Ministry.   South […]

Entertainment: Davido receives honorary plaque as his album hits 1 billion streams

Popular Nigerian singer and music executive, Davido, has received a plague in honour of his album that recently hit 1 billion streams worldwide. The news was shared by his manager, Asa Asika and his friend, Cubana Chief Priest on Instagram. The plaque according to online speculations, was forwarded to Davido by Sony Music Entertainment as […]

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Kenya: VCs suggest triple fees for new intake of university

The new cohort of university college students ought to pay Sh48,000 in lessons fees, three instances the cutting-edge Sh16,000 if a inspiration by means of vice chancellors is adopted.  The prices amplify is intended to plug income holes created through the de facto abolition of the privately sponsored students programme in 2015 and cowl for […]

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Salvage crews in a race to pump fuel from agrounded ship in Mauritius

The inter-agency United Nations team will “support efforts to mitigate impact of (the) oil spill on natural resources and on (the) population”, read a statement from the UN office in Mauritius. Japan has dispatched a six-member team, including members of its coastguard, to assist. Meanwhile France has sent more than 20 tonnes of technical equipment […]

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Politics: Outrage over Ouattara’s 3rd term candidacy

Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to run for a third term in October’s presidential election has triggered outrage from the country’s opposition. Simone Ouattara, second vice -president of the Ivorian Popular Front and wife of the former president Laurent Gbagbo said Ouattara’s candidacy was unacceptable “It is worth recalling that the candidacy of Mr […]

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NEWS: Mali ‘s largest prison keeps coronavirus in check as outbreak threatens crowded prisons

Mali’s largest reformatory is a squalid and overcrowded colonial-era throwback that in concept is an open invitation to coronavirus. Instead, staff at Bamako Central Prison say that so a long way they’ve kept the dreaded virus at bay, thanks to time-honoured techniques of hygiene and self-help. Outside the penitentiary’s ochre walls, the Malian capital has […]

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Business: Exxaro warns of hit to H1 earnings, but flags increased exports of coal

Exxaro Resources Ltd said on Tuesday first-half internet income was once likely to fall through as tons as 34% due to one-off gadgets although it expected greater coal exports and a favourable change price to improve core earnings. Exxaro said headline earnings per share, the most important income measure for businesses in South Africa, for […]

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Sports: We are going to take the point, remember it’s Orlando Pirates – Pitso

Despite registering just one shot on goal all night, Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane was not disenchanted to come away with a point towards a team like Orlando Pirates. The defending champions resumed Absa Premiership things with a goalless draw towards the Soweto giants at Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday night. Sundowns now discover themselves […]

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NEWS: Malians once again take to the streets to protest against President Keita

Thousands of human beings proven again on Tuesday in Mali’s capital Bamako, traumatic the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, who got here to electricity in 2013. Protesters not noted calls from the Economic Unity of West African States corporation to locate an choice way out of the crisis that has shaken Mali considering the […]

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The World: Trump ‘shocked’ by Biden’s choice of vice president

US President Donald Trump weighed in on Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s choice of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate Tuesday, pronouncing he was amazed by using the decision.    In a press briefing at the White House, Trump stated Harris wishes to elevate taxes, set up socialized medicine, lower cash for the military […]

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Rwanda raises questions about the Belgian investigation committee

The Rwandan Parliament has expressed “reservations” about the likely effect of a Belgian exceptional parliamentary fee set up to study Belgian’s colonial past due to the inclusion of a “known denier” of the Rwandan genocide against the Tutsi ethnic group. Belgium has hooked up a special parliamentary commission to observe its colonial past and its […]

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Entertainment: Humblesmiths exits record label, N-Tyze

Nigerian singer, Humblesmiths has leveled several allegations against his management as he exits record label, N-Tyze. In a press release, Humblesmith leveled some allegations against Ntyze Entertainment, stating reasons why he severed relationship with the label owned by Ovie Kelly. Breaking the news on his new account after his verified Instagram page got hacked, he […]

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Benin Restores Ouidah Slave Fort to Honour African Ancestors

Historical Richness Benin, land of the former Kingdom of Dahomey, with its geographical fibres vibrating in cultural riches and history that spans thousands of years. Part of this past touches upon the Transatlantic Slave Trade of the 1600s that lasted around 300 years as Ouidah — the nation’s coastal town, was a main port from […]

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NEWS: Mali Assign Judges as an Attempt to End Political Crisis

Steps to Political Compromise Nine new judges were sworn in Monday at Mali’s Constitutional Court in the capital city of Bamako. The ceremony was once attended by way of the President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, diplomats and outstanding members of Malian civil society. Their appointment comes as an attempt to give up months of political strife […]