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A Kenyan high court has blocked the plans of the government to deploy police officers to Haiti or any other country pending the hearing of a petition filed by the concerned citizens. The judge cited issues raised in the application as being of national importance and public interest. Recall that
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), a state-owned oil company, has become the exclusive importer of petrol, while other competitors face challenges due to a shortage of foreign currency. According to Mele Kari, the Chief Executive of NNPC who states that the corporation is once again the sole importer of
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As technological advancements expand digital spaces for freedom of expression, users are being encouraged to prioritize accuracy and patriotism when sharing or discussing information on social media platforms. Mr Mobhare Matinyi, the government's Chief Spokesperson and Director of Information Services made the call at a 'Stories for
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About 23 people have been killed with many people missing in landslides caused by heavy rains in Cameroon's capital Yaoundé on Sunday,8th October,2023. Heavy rainfall caused the Mefou River to burst its banks on Sunday, submerging several neighbourhoods and about 25 houses were swept away by
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The South African currency 'rand' experienced a decline in value at the start trade on Monday October 9,2023 due to heightened risk aversion in global markets caused by the Middle East conflict and the market attention directed towards the forthcoming release of the national census data in
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Recently the Kenyan cabinet underwent some reshuffle and saw prominent figures transferred to different ministries, including Moses Kuria's move from Trade to Public Service and Alfred Mutua's transition to the Tourism docket from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Other notable changes included Rebecca Miano taking over
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Kenyan President, William Kimchirchir Ruto recently reshuffled his cabinet stating that the change is needed to optimize performance and enhance delivery. President Ruto, who is currently serving as the fifth Kenyan president, assumed office on September 13, 2022, following the announcement of Kenya’s electoral commission as the winner of
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In an effort for diplomatic development, President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa held a meeting on October 5, 2023, laying a foundation for a collaboration between the two nations. This collaboration has resulted in the launch of the Border Management Authority (BMA) in Musina,
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On Thursday October 5th 2023, the Malian military stated that a significant group of their troops had advanced near Anéfis, a crucial point on the way to the strategically important town of Kidal. The town is currently held by the Tuareg separatist rebellion, who have resumed their armed resistance against
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The Egyptian sovereign dollar bonds have tumbled after Moody, a global integrated risk assessment firm downgraded the country’s credit rating deeper into junk territory, ramping up the pressure on the cash-strapped nation. The country is in the pangs of a bruising economic crisis, with record inflation, crushing government debt
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The Zimbabwe government has expressed deep concern over the issue of mineral leakages by highlighting their adverse effects on the country's economy. Soda Zhemu, the minister of mine has emphasized that these mineral leakages are causing substantial revenue losses. According to an online report, Soda stated during a
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The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami has said that the past six months have caused untold suffering in Sudan and forced more than 5.4 million people from their homes. She noted that approximately 30,000 a day have fled