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The first woman president of OPEC and Nigeria's former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was cleared of bribery charges in a UK trial Wednesday, her defence lawyers said in a statement

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Alvin Junior Mak explains the inspiration behind the stylish suits he designed for DR Congo's World Cup team.

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Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.

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European lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to tougher migration rules that will grant authorities much broader detention powers and allow for the creation of deportation centres outside the bloc

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Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.

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The funds will support investment in the provision of essential ​urban services, including water supply and sanitation, electricity and solid waste management in eight South African municipalities

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[Nile Post] The legal team representing veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale has warned that upcoming court proceedings could face delays following disruptions affecting members of the defense counsel, including senior advocate Elias Lukwago.

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[CAF] Kalidou Koulibaly has urged Senegal to remain united and focus on the positives from their performance against France after the Lions of Teranga suffered a 3-1 defeat in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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[CAF] As Ghana stand on the brink of another FIFA World Cup journey, head coach Carlos Queiroz believes the difference between success and failure may come down to one simple factor -- commitment when it matters most.

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[CAF] The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 will be one of the most significant tournaments in the history of African football, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda set to jointly host the competition.

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[DA] The Democratic Alliance will probe how the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has lost billions set aside for government pensions and other public purposes through reckless investments in its "Isibaya Fund" - investments which have lost all of their value in some cases.

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[Vanguard] Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued seven kidnapped victims and foiled coordinated abduction attempts across Katsina and Zamfara States during sustained counter-terrorism operations in the North-West.

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[Vanguard] The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of the Mamudawa group allegedly involved in supplying logistics to terrorists, following credible intelligence.

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Six weeks to respond: US forced labour tariffs target Africa's largest economies, the Dangote IPO draws $2 billion before a share is offered, and Bharti

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Chloe Bailey leads Malcolm D. Lee’s new psychological thriller, “Strung.” Bailey plays Laila, a musical prodigy who takes a job as a tutor for a young girl. As Bailey’s character learns more about the family she works for, she recognizes dark secrets and gets tangled up in several twists and turns.

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[Shabelle] Jerusalem -- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Israel and Somaliland had cooperated for years on a series of undisclosed operations, as he hosted Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro for talks focused on expanding security cooperation.

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's disaster management chief met Wednesday with a senior Egyptian official in Mogadishu to strengthen humanitarian cooperation.

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The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to meet its targets.

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African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of key treaty protecting oceans

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[Scrolla] Johannesburg's mayor has told residents the lights are not going out. Eskom's own legal process to cut the city's power is still running. No signed agreement between the two has been made public.

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[Scrolla] Police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets at Malawian nationals at Sherwood Hall in Durban on Wednesday after men at the transit site refused to be moved to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Gauteng.