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  • Market Women and Drug Smuggling in Liberia: A Complex Issue

    Disclaimer: While this article explores a complex issue, it’s essential to note that not all market women in Liberia are involved in drug smuggling. The majority are hardworking individuals supporting their families through legitimate means. Liberia, like many developing nations, faces a growing challenge with drug trafficking. While often overlooked, market women have become increasingly…

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  • Top al-Qaeda terrorist leader and more than a hundred militants killed in Burkina Faso:

    Top al-Qaeda terrorist leader and more than a hundred militants killed in Burkina Faso: local military Burkina Faso’s army announced that it had eliminated 103 terrorists, including the leader of a local al-Qaeda*-affiliated group, describing his death as a “devastating blow” to the terrorist organization, which operates in much of the West African country. According…

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  • EU adds Congo rebel group leaders to sanctions list

    European Union member states imposed sanctions on Friday on nine individuals and one entity for human rights violations and abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and for their role in sustaining the conflict in the east of the country. The list includes two leaders of the M23 rebel group, a Tutsi-led group that has…

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  • Tunisia celebrates 67th Republic Day

    Yesturday, Thursday, July 25, 2024, the North African nation celebrates the 67th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Tunisia. The proclamation of the Republic came on July 25, 1957, a year and a half after the declaration of independence from France, when the then National Constituent Assembly unanimously decided to abolish the monarchy.

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  • First BRICS Holy Quran Award opens in Russian city of Kazan

    The event was opened on Wednesday in Kazan, Russia, with participants from 20 countries, including BRICS nations, the CIS, Asia, and Africa. The competition will feature reciters of the Quran competing for the “Tilyawa” prize, recognizing skillful recitation of sacred texts, Rushan Abbyasov, the first deputy chairman of the Russian Muftis Council (RMC), told Sputnik.…

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  • William Ruto slashes Uhuru Kenyatta’s benefits by KSh 99m as part of austerity measures

    Nairobi – President William Ruto has continued with his efforts to reduce government spending following the rejection of Finance Bill 2024. In his latest changes, the head of state has reduced the benefits given to retired presidents by KSh 99 million as part of the austerity. This is to ensure government spending aligns with the newly…

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  • NIGERIANS TO PAY N688,000 DOCUMENT VERIFICATION FEE AS CONDITION FOR UAE VISA

    Travellers from Nigeria heading to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must now pay a non-refundable document verification fee of N688,000. Paying the document verification fee is a requirement set by the Arab country to lift the visa ban on Nigerians. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, declared on Monday that the ban…

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  • Siberian farmers plan to supply grain to Africa

    “Last year, we launched this mechanism and are exploring new markets in Latin America. Our Siberian grain is now being sent there on a regular basis. Moreover, we have already started setting up flour production there. And we are not stopping. Africa is next in line. This is alongside our traditional markets, [which are also…

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  • Kenya’s Ruto dismisses almost entire cabinet after nationwide protests

    The president’s decision comes after weeks of protests forced him to abandon proposed tax hikes. Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the dismissal of almost his entire cabinet and consultations to form a “broad-based government” following widespread anti-government protests. Ruto said his decision would apply to all ministers, including the attorney general, but it excluded…

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  • Burkina Faso junta adopts draft law to criminalise homosexuality

    DAKAR – Burkina Faso’s military junta said it has adopted the draft of an amended family code that criminalises homosexuality. The West African nation has been among just 22 out of 54 countries on the continent that allow same-sex relations, which are punishable by death or lengthy prison terms in some states. Burkina Faso has…

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