Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire rejects fresh criminal charges

[ad_1] In response to last week's indictment, Dan Morrison, a lawyer for Ms Dos Santos, told the BBC: "Isabel dos Santos rejects these trumped-up charges by the Angolan government which have been launched as part of a sustained campaign of political persecution against her by President [João] Lourenço." [ad_2] Source link

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Turkey fines Somali president's son after courier's death in crash

[ad_1] Critics question whether the $900 fine following a fatal traffic incident meant justice had been done. [ad_2] Source link

January 17, 2024 2

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Afcon 2023: Burkina Faso 1-0 Mauritania – Bertrand Traore scores late penalty

[ad_1] Burkina Faso have scored in each of their past 15 Afcon matches - a competition recordBertrand Traore scored a 96th-minute penalty to see Burkina Faso narrowly beat Mauritania in their Africa Cup of Nations opener in Group D.Substitute Traore sent Mauritania keeper Babacar Niasse the wrong way from the spot after Nouh Mohamed El Abd fouled Issa Kabore in the penalty area.Mauritania had been minutes away from just a […]

January 17, 2024

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Africa: Mozambique Lead Day of Surprises At Afcon

[ad_1] Powerhouses Nigeria and Egypt were held to draws and Ghana suffered a late loss on a day of shocks at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast on Sunday. Nigeria drew 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea and Egypt needed a 97th minute Mo Salah penalty to rescue a point and deny Mozambique a first ever Cup of Nations victory. But Ghana's Black Stars walked away with nothing after a late goal saw them slip to a 2-1 loss […]

January 16, 2024 2

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Southern Africa: As Cholera Cases Continue to Rise in Parts of Southern Africa, Unicef Calls for Increased Focus On Children in the Cholera Response

[ad_1] Nairobi — UNICEF redoubles support to concerned governments in the cholera response The cholera epidemic that affected multiple countries in Eastern and Southern Africa in 2023 persists and continues to impact the region, placing additional strain on communities and healthcare facilities. Since 2023, 13 countries in the region have battled one of the worst cholera outbreaks to hit the region in years, and as of 15 January 2024, more than 200,000 cases, including over 3000 deaths, have been reported. […]

January 16, 2024 2

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Kenya cult leader Paul Mackenzie faces terror charges over mass deaths

[ad_1] Paul Mackenzie is accused of being behind the deaths, some from starvation, of more than 400 people. [ad_2] Source link

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Africa: Center’s Advice to African Nations – Follow Ethiopia’s Suit

[ad_1] African countries should follow Ethiopia's suit of exhibiting the untold history of the continent, urged the Chairperson of the Black History and Heritage Center. In exclusive interview with Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA), the Center's Chairperson Tsegaye Chemma said that the overall human history needs to be displayed the same way Ethiopia did in unveiling its116 years old diplomatic journey. Ethiopia has lots of historical treasures in which the diplomatic history is one of them, he said, noting that it […]

January 16, 2024 2

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Cyclone Belal: Mauritius raises warning to maximum

[ad_1] "There are no longer any risks of having cyclonic conditions over Mauritius but other environmental risks exist," it said, urging people to remain in safe places and not to go out to sea, or walk along shorelines, because of the potential for storm surges. [ad_2] Source link

January 16, 2024 2

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Tanzania’s teenage money expert – BBC News

[ad_1] Tracy Rabi is a 13-year-old from Tanzania who is on a mission to teach other kids about money and entrepreneurship. She has written three books and inspired other teenagers to start successful businesses. Filmed by Frank Mavura. Produced by Priya Sippy and Elizabeth Kazibure. Edited by Priya Sippy. [ad_2] Source link

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