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China Removes Senior Diplomat From Key Foreign Post

 A senior Chinese diplomat, Sun Weidong, has been removed from his position as vice minister of foreign affairs, marking the latest instance of a high-ranking official being dismissed by authorities in Beijing. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Ministry of
April 14, 2026

Sierra Leone charges 27 soldiers over foiled coup attempt

A court in Sierra Leone has charged 27 soldiers with multiple offences over an alleged coup attempt. “The charges include mutiny, failure to suppress mutiny, murder, aiding the enemy, communicating with the enemy and other relevant offences,” theDefence Ministry said in a
January 9, 2024

Defence Minister Ateye quits over port deals with Ethiopia

  The defence minister of the self-declared republic of Somaliland has resigned in protest against a deal granting Ethiopia access to a seaport in the breakaway region of Somalia. Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye criticised Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi “for not consulting the
January 9, 2024

Five persons die, 30 rescued in Anambra boat crash

Five persons have been confirmed dead and 30 others rescued in a boat accident that occurred in River Niger around Mmiata Anam in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the boat was sailing from Kogi State
January 9, 2024

Kenya faces backlash over ‘hectic’ visa-free entry

Kenya is facing a backlash over the visa-free entry policy introduced for all foreigners this month, with some terming it “hectic”. President William Ruto announced the policy last month to advocate for a visa-free travel within the African continent. Kenyan authorities have
January 8, 2024

Nigeria’s Dangote firm under forex misuse probe

The Dangote Group has expressed readiness to assist Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in its investigations, following the commission’s visit to the company’s headquarters on January 4. The Group said it was cooperating with the commission which is investigating the possible
January 8, 2024
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