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Nigeria: Zamfara Appoints New Head of Civil Service
[Premium Times] The Head of Civil Service, Shehu Baraya succeeds Mr Yakubu Sani Haidara, who recently retired from the State Civil Service after years of meritorious service
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Politics
Africa
Nigeria: 2027 – Not All 19 Presidential Candidates Are Contesting to Win – Wike's Aide
[Vanguard] Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, has said not all 19…
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Africa
Anthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode is charged in Nigeria with offences including causing death by dangerous driving.
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Africa
Nigeria: No Evidence That Nigeria's Enugu State Governor Is Selling Four State-Owned Facilities
[Africa Check] No evidence that Nigeria's Enugu state governor is selling four state-owned facilities
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Ghana: Tema General Hospital Gets Facelift for Women's Emergency Care
[Ghanaian Times] The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Emergency Ward of the Tema General Hospital has been renovated and handed over to the hospital's management to provide a more conducive…
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Security and Conflict
Africa
Ghana: 11 Arrested As Police, Military Recover Gun, Ammunition At Kromase
[Ghanaian Times] Eleven persons have been arrested following a joint Police/Military intelligence-led operation at Kromase near Nkwanta in the Oti Region.
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Politics
Africa
Ghana: Parliament Approves 2 Ministers, 3 Supreme Court Nominees
[Ghanaian Times] Parliament has approved two ministerial nominees and three Supreme Court nominees submitted by President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution.
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Security and Conflict
Africa
Niger: Russia Helped Foil Coup in Niger – – Official
[Premium Times] In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling the mutiny which lasted for hours…
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Sports
Africa
Antonio helps young Ghanaians chase Premier League dreams
Former West Ham forward Michail Antonio is helping players from a Ghana academy, who have travelled to England in the hope of turning pro.
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Security and Conflict
Africa
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
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Business
Africa
Ghana: Ghana's Kente Protection Opens New Economic Possibilities
[Bird Story Agency] Ghana's geographical indication for kente could help weavers protect the celebrated cloth from imitation, reach new markets and earn more from generations of skill. Turning…
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International Affairs
Africa
West Africa: Faye, Diop Set Ecowas Agenda As Bloc Faces Sahel Split
[Daba Finance] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and incoming ECOWAS Commission President Birame Diop have set out priorities for the West African bloc as it works on a…