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“At least 655 Ethiopians killed by Saudi guards”- HRW

At least 655 Ethiopians killed by Saudi guards- HRW

Human Rights Watch has accused Saudi Arabian border guards of systematically killing hundreds of Ethiopian economic migrants trying to cross from war-torn Yemen, the BBC reported. The rights group said at least 655 people have been killed by guards since early last year. Some were shot, others killed or maimed …

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Somali government bans TikTok, Telegram and online betting site

Somali government bans TikTok, Telegram and online betting site

The Somali government on Sunday decreed a ban on TikTok, Telegram and an online betting site claiming that these platforms were used by “terrorists” for propaganda purposes. This decision comes as the second phase of the military offensive against radical Al-Shabaab Islamists, who have been leading a bloody insurrection against …

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ECOWAS rejects Niger’s three-year transition plan

ECOWAS rejects Niger's three-year transition plan

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected the Nigerien coup leader’s plan to lead the country for three years before restoring civilian rule. The organisation’s political commissioner, Abdel-Fatau Musa, said the timetable was unacceptable. On Saturday, Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani said a national dialogue was needed to lay …

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Chinese president to meet African leaders during BRICS summit

Chinese president to meet African leaders during BRICS summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet African heads of state on the sidelines of the BRICS summit next week “to advance China-Africa cooperation in the new era”, Reuters reported, citing China’s ambassador to South Africa. “The meeting will take place late on Thursday, the last day of the three-day summit,” …

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