Hundreds protested at Place de la Nation in Senegal’s capital on Friday
making their demands heard for the release of several detainees, who were arrested in March. Mass protests and riots erupted
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The final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Sierra Leone and Benin will be played
The Court of Arbitration for Sport issued a final ruling on the match confirming that the game should go ahead
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The police on Saturday shot teargas to disperse protesters in the Gudu area of Abuja and Ojota area of Lagos
The protesters had earlier blocked the Gudu Junction to protest the state of the nation. Similar protests were held across
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Buhari has said he hopes Nigeria will be secure, prosperous and confident by the time he leaves office in 2023
He made the remark in a 30-minute interview with the Nigerian Television Authority, which aired on Friday. According to the
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday addressed Nigerians as the country marks Democracy Day on June 12
The address, which was televised nationwide, lasted for just over 20 minutes. According to the President, Democracy Day “is a
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Buhari on Saturday said his administration has lifted 10.5 million people out of poverty in the past two years
He made the comment while addressing Nigerians on the occasion of Democracy Day. Nigeria has one of the highest number
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Zamfara State Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle has approved the suspension of Emir of Zurmi
This follows the killings in Kadawa village and allegations levelled against the Emir. Protesters, earlier in May burnt a section
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Saudi Arabia announced Saturday it will allow 60,000 vaccinated residents of the kingdom to perform the annual hajj
The hajj ministry said this year’s pilgrimage would be “open for nationals and residents of the kingdom, limited to 60,000
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{Business Africa} FinTech companies bank on social media to promote financial literacy
It’s Money O’clock on Africanews. Change is what is driving many economic conversations across the continent. While fintech is embracing
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Nigeria’s media and activists fear their country is slipping into repression after the government suspended Twitter
The decision on Friday, days after Twitter deleted a remark from President Muhammadu Buhari, has already provoked international outcry over
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