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Africa’s COVID-19 Deaths Hit 25,000
The World Health Organisation says COVID-19 deaths in Africa has risen to 25,000. The UN health agency gave the update on its regional official Twitter account @WHOAFRO. WHO…
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ECOWAS Suspends Mali Over Coup
The Economy Community of West African States has imposed stringent sanctions on Mali over the coup plot in the country. Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister…
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Mail’s President Resigns, Dissolves Parliament
Mali"s President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has resigned. Keita, on Wednesday, said he was resigning to avoid “bloodshed,” hours after his arrest by troops. Rebel soldiers…
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Mali President, Prime Minister Detained As Coup Plot Thickens
Mutineering soldiers in Mali has arrested the country's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse, one of their leaders said. “We can tell you that the…
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Africa’s Coronavirus Cases Top 1 Million
Coronavirus cases in Africa have surpassed 1 million. This was disclosed by the African Centre of Disease Control on Friday. Some 1,007,336 cases have now been confirmed, with…
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Zimbabwean Minister Behind Mugabe Coup, Perence Shiri, Dies
Zimbabwe's Agriculture Minister Peherence Shiri who helped plot the ouster of Robert Mugabe in a 2017 coup has died aged 65. Shiri, who commanded the air force for 25 years until…
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Mali: Protesters Reject ECOWAS Plan, Insist On President’s Resignation
The protesters in Mali have rejected the resolution plan proposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The protesters under the aegis of the 'June 5…
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South Africa Reports 572 Coronavirus Deaths In 24-hours
South Africa reported 572 coronavirus-related deaths in a day. With this, the country's death toll from the novel coronavirus stands at 5,940. Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize,…
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Sudan’s Ousted Leader, Omar al-Bashir, Stands Trial Over 1989 Coup
Sudan's former President, Omar al-Bashir, on Tuesday, went on Trial over the military coup that brought him into power over 30 years ago. Bashir, 76, who is already behind bars…
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Tunisia PM Resigns Over Corruption Allegations
Tunisian Prime Minister Elyes el-Fakhfakh has resigned over corruption allegations. He is accused of maintaining shares in private companies that won state contracts amounting to…
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Despite ‘Herbal Cure’, Madagascar Loses Two Lawmakers To COVID-19
Tragedy struck the Madagascarn parliament on Sunday after two lawmakers - a member of the Senate and one deputy – died from COVID-19 complications. The country's President Andry…
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Nelson Mandela’s Youngest Daughter Zindzi Dies At 59
Zindzi Mandela, daughter of former South African president Nelson Mandela has died aged 59. Zindzi was Nelson Mandela's sixth child and his second with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela,…
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Malians Demand President’s Resignation
Not less that one person has been reported dead as protesters in Mali continue to call for the resignation of the country's president, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. Thousands of…
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Kenya Slates Reopening Of Schools For January 2021
Kenya has slated the reopening of schools in the country till January 2021. Kenya’s Education Cabinet Secretary, George Magoha made the announcement on Tuesday. He stated that…
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7 Coronavirus Patients Die In Egypt Hospital Fire
Seven coronavirus patients died in Egypt on Monday after a fire outbreak engulfed a hospital. Seven other people also sustained injury in the, believed to be caused by a…
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COVID-19: 500,000 Children Resume School In Senegal
About 551,000 children have returned to school in Senegal under strict COVID-19 preventive measures such as wearing face masks and observing social distancing. The Senegalese…
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114 Year-Old Man Recovers From COVID-19 In Ethiopia
A 114-year-old Ethiopian man has recovered from COVID-19. Dr Yared Agidew, who runs the hospital in the capital, Addis Ababa, where the man was being treated disclosed this in a…
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Earthquake In Ghana: Tremor Rocks Accra And Surrounding Areas
Parts of the Greater Accra, Central Region and their surrounding areas have experienced earth tremors. The phenomenon which took place at about 10:40 pm Wednesday, June 24, 2020,…
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Gabon Begins Move To Decriminalise Homosexuality
Lawmakers in Gabon have begun moves to decriminalize Homosexuality in the country. The central African country's National Assembly voted late Tuesday to adopt an amendment to…
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Zimbabwean Health Minister Arrested Over $60 Million COVID-19 Fraud
Obadiah Moyo, the Zimbabwean Health and Child Care Minister, has been arrested for alleged irregular purchase of $60 million coronavirus medical supplies. Confirming the arrest…
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