Month: June 2024
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World
Military ‘pause’ on Gaza road inflames divisions in Israeli government
When is a ceasefire not a ceasefire? According to the Israeli army, when it’s a “local, tactical pause of military…
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World
Hamburg police shoot man with axe ahead of Euros match
A major operation has taken place in central Hamburg after a man with an axe threatened police officers, officials in…
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World
Peace talks tomorrow if Russia leaves Ukraine – Zelensky
Kyiv will hold peace talks with Russia tomorrow if Moscow pulls out of all Ukrainian territory, President Volodymyr Zelensky has…
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Africa
Malawians pay tribute to vice-president killed in plane crash
Tens of thousands of Malawians have taken part in a funeral service at the national stadium to pay tribute to…
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Africa
Muted Eid celebrations for millions of Nigerian Muslims
“I have slaughtered a ram every year starting from 1976 but this year I can’t, I just can’t.” Like many…
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Africa
Kenyan magistrate dies after shooting by policeman
A Kenyan magistrate who was shot by a senior police officer earlier this week has died, according to the country’s…
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Ghana
2024 elections should be about ideas and policies, not religion or ethnicity – Bawumia
Vice President and New Patriotic Party flagbearer for the election 2024, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said the 2024 polls should…
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Africa
Nigeria’s president jokes about fall during ceremony
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has made light of his fall during Wednesday’s Democracy Day ceremony, saying it was his Yoruba…
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Africa
World Bank approves Nigeria’s $2.25 billion loan request
The World Bank has approved a total of $2.25 billion loan for Nigeria to help stabilise its economy following reforms…
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Africa
UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday demanded a halt to the siege of al-Fashir – a city of 1.8…
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