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LGBT Ghanaians await court ruling on restrictive new law
Date:Apr 18, 2024
Members of Ghana's LGBT community and activists are waiting to see whether the West African country's President will sign into law a bill that would further restrict their rights and likely worsen the persecution many face.
US bars four former Malawi officials over corruption
Date:Apr 18, 2024
The United States (US) has barred four former officials of the Malawi government from entry because of their involvement in significant corruption, the State Department said.
Nigeria judge to rule on separatist leader's bail next month
Date:Apr 18, 2024
A Nigerian judge will rule next month if separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu's bail should be reinstated, the judge said this Wednesday, after the court last month denied a fresh application and ordered that he face a speedy trial on terrorism charges.
Israel will defend itself: Netanyahu
Date:Apr 18, 2024
Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this Wednesday, as Western countries pleaded for restraint in responding to a volley of attacks from Iran.
Gunmen kill three in Benin border attack
Date:Apr 18, 2024
Unidentified gunmen attacked a border crossing in northern Benin and killed three people and wounded one late on Tuesday, Malanville Mayor Gado Guidami said.
West Africa’s deadly heat debacle, climate change-driven scorchers to come: Report
Date:Apr 18, 2024
On a hospital bed in Niger, a 96-year-old woman lay motionless attached to a drip, one of thousands of possible victims of West Africa's worst heatwave in living memory.
Zimbabwe marks 44 years of independence
Date:Apr 18, 2024
Zimbabwe marks 44 years of independence from colonial rule this Thursday.
“First safe SA principle strictly for asylums seeking refuge”
Date:Apr 18, 2024
South Africa's (SA) Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says the first safe country principle must be strictly applied for asylums who are seeking refuge.
Tunisia jails journalist Mohamed Boughalleb for six months
Date:Apr 18, 2024
A Tunisian court has sentenced prominent journalist Mohamed Boughalleb, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, to six months in prison on charges of insulting a public official, his lawyer told Reuters.
UNSC to vote on Palestinian UN membership
Date:Apr 17, 2024
The UNSC is scheduled to vote Friday on a Palestinian request for full UN membership, said diplomats, a move that Israel ally the United States is expected to block because it would effectively recognise a Palestinian state.
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