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Ghana – NCA shut down ‘unauthorized’ Radio Gold and XYZ
on: by Fernil News
Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has explained it shut down of two local radio station, Radio Gold and Radio XYZ on Thursday afternoon because they failed to comply with the ruling of the Electronic Communications Tribunal (ECT). Below is a full
Assad regime attacks on Idlib kill 114, displace more than 250,000
on: by Fernil News
The Russian-backed Syrian regime’s increased offensive on opposition-held Idlib has killed at least 114 people and forced more than 250,000 to flee, the biggest escalation in the area since a de-escalation agreement was signed between Turkey and Russia in September. According
South Africa: ANC Takes Early Lead in National Elections
on: by Fernil News
Cape Town — At 9am on Thursday May 9, South Africa’s Electoral Commission results were showing the African National Congress in the lead. South Africans voting in elections have expressed frustration about corruption, unemployment and racial inequalities that persist 25 years after the
Nigeria’s Kano State Govt Weakens Emir Sanusi’s Powers
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Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano State, has assented to a bill approving the creation of four additional emirates in the state, effectively reducing the influence of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi. Ganduje explained that the idea had been around for
Singapore parliament outlaws publication of fake news
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Singapore has passed a law criminalizing publication of fake news and allowing the government to block and order the removal of such content. The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill passed Wednesday night by a vote of 72-9, a lawmaker
EU rejects Iran’s ‘ultimatum,’ says still committed to nuclear deal
on: by Fernil News
Britain, France and Germany and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment on Thursday to the Iran nuclear deal while warning that they “reject any ultimatums,” after Tehran announced that it would cease to fully abide by the accord. On Wednesday, Iranian
School shootings continue to trouble US, this time in Colorado
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Gun violence has become a regular occurrence at U.S. schools and colleges as the latest school shooting in Colorado left one student dead and eight injured. Two surviving victims of the attack at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School
US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s metal sectors
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US. President Donald Trump targeted Iran’s steel and mining sectors Wednesday in his latest tough sanctions but said that he “someday” hoped to negotiate face-to-face with the clerical regime. The announcement came hours after Iran said it was suspending some limits