President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the donation of $500,000 to Guinea Bissau to support the country’s election process.
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Sudan military chiefs resign as deal struck with protestors
Three members of Sudan’s ruling military council resigned Wednesday after it said it reached “agreement on most demands” with protest leaders.
US couple convicted of enslaving girl for 16 years
A couple who enslaved a young woman for 16 years at their home in the US have been sentenced to seven years in jail.
Sudan’s new military ruler vows to ‘uproot’ president Bashir regime
“I announce the restructuring of state institutions according to the law and pledge to fight corruption and uproot the regime and its symbols,” General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said
Pope Francis kiss feet of South Sudan’s president
Pope Francis, in a dramatic gesture after an unprecedented retreat at the Vatican, knelt to kiss the feet of South Sudan’s previously warring leaders on Thursday as he urged them to not return to a civil war.
Office gutted by fire as workers jump to their deaths in Senegal
Six people died after jumping from the 22-floor building while another victim suffered fatal burns, officials said.
Algerian protesters denounce Bouteflika ‘tricks’
In a surprise announcement Monday, the ailing 82-year-old said he would not stand for a fifth term — but also cancelled next month’s presidential election.
More nations ban Boeing 737 MAX jets after Ethiopia crash
The EU closed its airspace to Boeing 737 MAX planes on Tuesday, joining similar action by nations across the globe following a second deadly accident in just five months.
Algeria’s Bouteflika drops bid for fifth term after protests
Algeria’s ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced Monday he is dropping his bid for a fifth term in office, scrapping the upcoming elections altogether after weeks of protests against his candidacy.
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing crashes killing all 157 on board
A Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines Boeing crashed minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa Sunday, killing all eight crew and 149 passengers on board, including tourists, business travellers, and “at least a dozen” UN staff.