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US State Department victim of a cyberattack, 60,000 emails hacked

US State Department victim of a cyberattack, 60,000 emails hacked

Some 60,000 emails linked to American diplomacy were hacked during a cyberattack suspected of being of Chinese origin, the State Department’s spokesperson said on Thursday. “Approximately 60,000 unclassified emails were exfiltrated during this breach,” said Matthew Miller when asked about this during a press briefing. He reiterated that none of …

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Nigeria appeals to Italy to probe Osimhen mockery

Nigeria appeals to Italy to probe Osimhen mockery

Nigeria’s Sports Minister John Owan Enoh has said his country is pursuing diplomatic avenues with Italy over the mocking of Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen by Italian football club Napoli. Mr Enoh on Thursday said that he was “saddened” by the news of Napoli ridiculing the 24-year-old striker, who also plays …

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US to restrict visas on those ‘undermining’ Liberia polls

US to restrict visas on those 'undermining' Liberia polls

The United States has announced it will impose visa restrictions on anyone who undermines elections in Liberia next month. It said the move targeted those “undermining democracy in Liberia, including through manipulation or rigging of the electoral process, use of violence… or engagement in any other activity designed to improperly …

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French president reaffirms support to Niger’s ousted president

French president reaffirms support to Niger's ousted president

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed on Wednesday his “support” for President Mohamed Bazoum, overthrown by a coup in Niger this summer, at a time when the French ambassador, expelled by the ruling military, has left Niger . According to the Élysée, Emmanuel Macron spoke with Hassoumi Massaoudou, Minister of Foreign …

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Burkina Faso’s security and intelligence services foiled coup attempt

Burkina Faso's security and intelligence services foiled coup attempt

Burkina Faso’s military leaders said the country’s security and intelligence services foiled a coup attempt on Tuesday. It’s almost a year since the military leader and now interim President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, himself, seized power. In a statement read on television, the junta said unnamed military officers and others had …

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Ukraine will boycott UEFA competitions involving Russian teams

Ukraine will boycott UEFA competitions involving Russian teams

The Ukrainian Football Federation (AUF) has announced its intention to boycott European competitions in which Russian teams will be involved. This announcement comes the day after UEFA’s decision to reinstate Russian teams under the age of 17. The AUF “strongly condemns” this decision, according to a press release published on …

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Namibia bans poultry imports from South Africa over bird flu

Namibia bans poultry imports from South Africa over bird flu

Namibia has suspended imports of live poultry, birds and poultry products from South Africa following the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the neighbouring country, Reuters reported. The suspension is in effect until further notice, the agriculture ministry said in a statement released on Wednesday. South Africa is …

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