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Africa’s culinary Queens: Breaking world records and serving culture/in /by
Chef Baci's record in June last year not only captivated the continent but also set off a trend, with African enthusiasts attempting various records: from hand washing to singing marathons.
Nigeria: Court orders govt to pay compensation to embattled former central bank chief/in /by
The judge, Olukayode Adeniyi, ruled that the Department of State Service (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)'s detention of Mr Emefiele in the course of their investigation was a violation of his right to liberty. The judge gave the ruling in a suit brought by Mr Emefiele
DR Congo: Constitutional court confirms Felix Tshisekedi’s victory in presidential poll/in /by
Nine opposition candidates had signed a declaration in late December rejecting the results of the election and describng the election a "sham". The quadruple ballot had more than a 40% turnout with some 18 million people voting.
Five countries support South Africa’s genocide case against Israel/in /by
The International Court of Justice is scheduled to commence the hearing of the case in which South Africa accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza starting this Thursday. Currently, five countries, among which the Organization of Islamic Cooperation have expressed their support.
ICJ to hear South Africa’s genocide case against Israel amid global calls for ceasefire in Gaza/in /by
The International Court of Justice is scheduled to commence the hearing of the case in which South Africa accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza starting this Thursday. Currently, five countries, among which the Organization of Islamic Cooperation have expressed their support.
Tunisian group accuses authorities of mass expulsions of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa/in /by
Migration activists are sounding the alarm this week about mass expulsions and arbitrary arrests in Tunisia, where authorities are seeing more migrants arrive for attempted Mediterranean crossings from the North African nation to Europe.
Benin: a book fair offers another look at African history/in /by
In the Beninese capital, Cotonou, this obelisk, known as the Monument aux dévoués or Monument to the dedicated in English, was erected in the Mathieu gardens to commemorate the memory of the Republic's dead.
Haiti: former presidents and prime ministers accused of corruption/in /by
A Haitian judge has issued arrest warrants for more than 30 senior officials accused of government corruption, including many former presidents and prime ministers.
Nigerian leader suspends poverty alleviation minister after financial transactions are questioned/in /by
Betta Edu was suspended with immediate effect while Nigeria's anti-corruption agency carries out a "thorough investigation" of all ministry financial transactions," presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said in a statement.
IMF approves disbursement of $60.7 million to Mozambique/in /by
As of the latest announcement on Monday, the total disbursements under the $456 million Extended Credit Facility program, sanctioned in 2022, now stand at around $273 million.