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Burkina Faso: Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba appoints a civilian Prime Minister

Burkina Faso: Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba appoints a civilian Prime Minister

The coup leader in Burkina Faso, Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has appointed Albert Ouedraogo as the country’s new Prime Minister. The interim leader in Burkina Faso Colonel Damiba appointed Albert Ouedraogo, a 52-year-old economist, as head of government. He will form a government whose main task will be to secure …

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Senegal: Foreign Ministry declares illegal an article on war volunteers in Ukraine

Senegal: Foreign Ministry declares illegal an article on war volunteers in Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Senegal said a Facebook post by Ukraine’s embassy that called on Senegalese volunteers to enlist in the fight against Russia was illegal. In a statement, the ministry said recruitment of volunteers, mercenaries and other foreign fighters was illegal in the country and punishable by …

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Nigeria: first group of nationals returns from Ukraine

Nigeria: first group of nationals returns from Ukraine

The first group of Nigerian nationals fleeing conflict in Ukraine has arrived Friday morning in the capital, Abuja, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The group consists of 451 students according to the chairman of Nigeria’s parliamentary committee on foreign affairs, Yusuf Buba. Nigeria is expected to evacuate 5,000 citizens who …

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COVID-19: France to end wearing of masks and vaccine pass from March 14

COVID-19: France to end wearing of masks and vaccine pass from March 14

French Prime Minister, Jean Castex announced the end of the obligation to wear a mask, with the exception of transport, and the “suspension” of the vaccination pass from March 14. “The situation is improving thanks to our collective efforts, thanks to measures we have taken […], the conditions are met …

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