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US congratulates Nigeria president-elect, calls for calm

US congratulates Nigeria president-elect, calls for calm

The US has congratulated Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu and citizens following the just-concluded general elections. “This competitive election represents a new period for Nigerian politics and democracy,” US State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a statement. The State Department called on the electoral body to improve on the highlighted …

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Ethiopia. US calls for release of those arrested during state of emergency

Ethiopia. US calls for release of those arrested during state of emergency

US State Department spokesman Ned Price has welcomed the lifting of the state of emergency in Ethiopia and called on authorities for the release of detainees. According to the spokesperson, the lifting of the state of emergency was “another important step” by the Ethiopian government paving the way “for a …

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US urges Somali president and prime minister to resolve dispute

Farmajo and Hussein Roble

The United States has urged somali President Abdullahi Farmajo and PM Mohamed Roble to resolve their disputes in order to preserve stability and peace in the country. The US said the dialogue between Somalia’s leaders, especially President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and PM Hussein Roble is very important for the country …

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