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Nigerian authorities destroy 255 hectares of bhang fields
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said it had destroyed 255 hectares (630 acres) of bhang fields and arrested 13…
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Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
The Russian president on Thursday announced an operation in Ukraine in a surprise televised address. Putin said the action came…
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Ethiopia starts electricity production at Nile mega-dam
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated electricity production from the country’s mega-dam on the Blue Nile on Sunday, a milestone…
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Alibaba, Tencent added on US notorious market list
Ecommerce sites operated by Chinese technology giants Tencent Holdings and Alibaba group holding have been included in the “notorious market”…
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Kenya is safe and open for business, President Kenyatta assures investors
President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured global investors that Kenya is open and safe for business. Speaking when he launched celebrations…
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Malawi risks more food inflation after Cyclone Ana destroyed crops
Malawi may face faster-rising food prices after at least 77,532 hectares (191,586 acres) of crops such as corn, soybeans, groundnuts,…
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White House top science advisor Eric Lander resigns
Eric Lander, U.S. president’s science advisor and director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), has…
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Guinea interim assembly holds first post-coup session
The transitional assembly in Guinea, which is tasked with organizing a return to civilian rule after the military overthrow last…
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Uganda’s PMI rises to 54.9 in January: report
Uganda’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 54.9 in January, up from 51.5 in December, according to a report issued…
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Nigeria identifies who provides financing for Boko Haram, ISWAP and other militant groups
The Nigerian government has uncovered 96 organizations and individuals it suspects of financing the activities of Boko Haram and the…
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