Politics

Algeria’s reaction to Moroccan plan to confiscate the embassy

Algeria's reaction to Moroccan plan to confiscate the embassy

Algerian authorities have condemned a plan by Morocco to confiscate the premises of the Algerian embassy in Rabat. Algeria severed diplomatic relations with Morocco in 2021, accusing Rabat of supporting “terrorist groups” involved in starting wildfires in the country. Since then there has been a reduced staff at the embassy …

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The truth behind video of Nigerian official pretending to faint after being questioned over missing funds

Nigerian official pretended to faint after being asked about missing funds

Daniel Pondei, the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Nigeria, pretended to faint after being questioned over missing funds. The clip was posted on X (formerly Twitter) and shows the official being questioned before appearing to fall ill. According to local media, Daniel Pondei was …

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President Putin won the presidential election and assured that “all goals will be achieved”

President Putin won the presidential election and assured that “all goals will be achieved”

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked the Russians on Sunday March 17 for voting in the presidential election which he largely won according to preliminary results. “First of all, I would like to thank the citizens, we are all one team, all the citizens of Russia who went to the polling …

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Chinese President Xi Jinping said he is willing to work with Angola

Chinese President Xi Jinping said he is willing to work with Angola

Chinese President Xi Jinping said he would support Chinese firms that invest in Angola’s agriculture and manufacturing sectors, state media reported on Friday, as the African oil producing nation seeks help in diversifying its economy. “The Chinese side is willing to work with Angola to implement key infrastructure projects and …

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Nigeria announces lifting of sanctions on Niger and reopens borders

Nigeria announces lifting of sanctions against Niger and reopens borders

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has announced the lifting of all economic sanctions imposed on neighbouring Niger and ordered the immediate opening of borders with Niger. He also ordered the resumption of commercial flights and the supply of electricity to Niger. Niger’s exports to Nigeria, including livestock and onions, have declined …

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