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Most people who voluntarily commit suicide wish above all to put an end to their physical, psychological or emotional suffering caused by the idea of no longer existing. Here are some points to recognize distress signals. Suicidal thoughts manifest differently for everyone. But suicide is always preceded by a serious crisis. Spotting …

Nigerian Customs Service intercepted 7,000 donkey penises, which were heading for Hong Kong at Murtala Muhammed Airport, local media reported quoting Sambo Dangaladima, the customs controller at the airport. “The animal parts were packed in 16 sacks found in the animal export section,” said Sambo Dangaladima. He said the smell …

British police announced the arrest of a 40-year-old man for alleged war crimes he committed during Liberia’s civil wars which began in 1989 and ended in 2007. He was arrested during a raid on a home in the city of Newcastle on suspicion of committing offences contrary to the International …

German soldiers from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (Minusma) resumed reconnaissance operations outside Gao on Tuesday. German troops are present in Gao, where they help protect the airport, and conduct reconnaissance flights to ensure the safety of their patrols. But in recent weeks, relations between Mali …

The African Union Peace and Security Council has called on illegal holders of small arms and light weapons to hand them over to national authorities without prosecution, with the aim of ending wars in Africa by 2030. “By 2030, we must succeed in silencing the guns on the continent. This message …

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said it is impossible for Western countries to isolate Russia despite sanctions against Moscow which pose a “threat to the whole world”. “No matter how much some would like to isolate Russia, it is impossible to do so,” Vladimir Putin said at an Asia-focused …

Russian gas company Gazprom taunts Europe and promises it cold and darkness in the coming times. In a two-minute video, a technician from the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline is seen walking slowly to cut off the gas to Europe, which will gradually experience cold, hunger and darkness. This 2-minute …

Burundi’s president Évariste Ndayishimiye has sacked Prime Minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni days after he claimed unnamed “powerful people” were plotting a coup against him, media reported. In a unanimous vote in parliament on Wednesday morning, all 113 ruling MPs voted in favour of President Évariste Ndayishimiye’s proposal to dismiss Mr …

Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Lt. Col. Damiba, met with former leader Blaise Compaoré in Abidjan, the Ivorian economic capital, as part of his visit to the country led by Alassane Ouattara. After being received by the Ivorian head of state Alassane Ouattara on Monday, September 5, Colonel Damiba took advantage …

No more agreement between Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel as the German coach has just been sacked by the management of the English club. Thomas Tuchel, the coach of the Blues has been dismissed by the management of the London club announced Wednesday. This dismissal comes after the last defeat recorded …