Authorities in Tanzania have lifted a ban on night-time upcountry bus travel that was imposed decades ago, local media reported. The government says the changes came after considering the views of stakeholders in the transport sector, as well as improvement in infrastructure and security. While announcing the move in parliament, …
Read More »South Africa to host BRICS summit despite Putin arrest warrant
South Africa said on Thursday it will host the BRICS bloc summit in August as planned, amid speculation that it may move to China so Russia’s President Vladimir Putin can attend in a nation not obliged to arrest him on war crimes accusations, Reuters reported. South Africa has a duty …
Read More »Nigerians warned of ‘contaminated’ Sprite
Nigerian authorities have warned citizens that several Sprite bottles circulating in the country are contaminated. “Particles” have been found in five crates of the soft drink at shops and a production facility, says the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (Nafdac). It is not clear what those …
Read More »France: Macron will not run for a 3rd term
The French president was clear and precise on the question of a possible third term at the head of France, raised by former National Assembly president Richard Ferrand. The President of the Élysée Palace has no intention of exceeding his two constitutional terms at the head of France. While former …
Read More »15 injured in accident on Dambai highway
At least 15 passengers were injured in an accident involving a sprinter bus near Asukawkaw Bridge in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, Ghana. “The accident occurred when the sprinter bus skidded off the road after it burst a rear tyre and plunged into the bush,” reports said. …
Read More »Man arraigned for stealing two phones
A 30-year-old man was arraigned by the police before a Magistrates Court for stealing phones valued at N680,000, belonging to two students in Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria. The suspect was arraigned before Magistrate O. Y Adefope on two counts bordering on stealing. “The suspect stole one iPhone 13 Promax and …
Read More »Morocco recalls its ambassador to Sweden after Koran burning
Authorities in Morocco have recalled the country’s ambassador to Sweden following the burning of a Koran at a demonstration in Stockholm. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rabat called the action offensive and irresponsible at a time when Muslims were celebrating one of the holiest days in their calendar. The …
Read More »Senegal: ousmane sonko speaks out at last
Ousmane Sonko has appeared in a video for his first public statement since he was sentenced to 2 years in prison for corruption of youth on June 1, 2023. Ousmane Sonko addressed his audience in Wolof, thanking the religious guide who had offered him a sheep. He was dressed in …
Read More »Rwandan former police officer sentenced to life in prison
A court in France has sentenced former Rwandan police officer, Philippe Hategekimana, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity. Philippe Hategekimana’s crimes took place during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, when Hutu militias killed hundreds of thousands of Tutsis and moderate Hutus. The prosecutors said …
Read More »Belarusian President asked Putin not to kill Wagner leader
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has asked his counterpart Vladimir Putin not to kill Wagner Group leader Evguéni Prigozhin despite having the power to do so. Alexander Lukashenko is said to have played a key role in easing tensions between Moscow and the Wagner Group. The Belarusian president spoke in a …
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