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Inside Africa – Africa Will Wean Itself From Western Support – Akufo-Addo
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President Akufo-Addo says the African Continent wean itself from foreign aid within the next fifty years if the continent is mindful to implement the AU Agenda 2063. Addressing participants of a World Leader Forum at the 5th Annual International Conference on
Inside Africa – Kenyatta’s party accused of hatching life presidency plan
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Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga has accused the ruling party of planning to remove presidential term limit as well as the security of tenure enjoyed by judges by using what he describes as a “fake” majority in parliament. The opposition has
World – Kenyatta threatens to remove Odinga if he wins re-run
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Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that if his rival, Raila Odinga, is elected president in the re-run election on 17 October, his party, which has a parliamentary majority, will remove him from office. Mr Kenyatta, who was addressing a delegation
World – IS attack on Sinai convoy ‘kills 18 Egyptian police’
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At least 18 policemen have been killed in an attack on a convoy in Egypt’s Sinai peninsula claimed by so-called Islamic State, security sources say. Militants detonated a roadside bomb near the town of el-Arish, reportedly destroying three armoured vehicles and
Hajj 2017: Two million Muslims gather at Mount Arafat for holy festival’s most important day
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Around two million people from around the world have gathered in an effort to start anew, erase past sins and beg God for forgiveness and guidance in the peak day of the hajj pilgrimage. With their palms facing the sky in supplication, and many
World – Uber names Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi as CEO
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Uber has chosen Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi to be its chief executive, ending months of speculation in the firm’s search for a new leader. The decision was made by Uber’s board late on Sunday, a source told the BBC, but the
World – India court bans Islamic instant divorce
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India’s top court has ruled the practice of instant divorce in Islam unconstitutional, marking a major victory for women’s rights activists. In a 3-2 majority verdict, the court called the practice “un-Islamic”. India is one of a handful of countries where
Inside Africa – South Africa grants Grace Mugabe immunity
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South Africa has granted diplomatic immunity to Zimbabwean First Lady Grace Mugabe, allowing her to leave the country without answering questions about an assault allegation. President Robert Mugabe and his wife arrived back in Harare early on Sunday. Mrs Mugabe, 52,