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DRC election:Opposition protest flops
on: by Radia Sambare
Martin Fayulu’s call for protest after the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) top court declaration of Felix Tshisikedi as president-elect on Sunday flopped according to media reports. Despite the confirmation of the court, the second-placed candidate declared himself winner and called
Odawna market opens today after fire outbreak
on: by Radia Sambare
The Odawna Market, which caught fire last week, will be opened today, Monday, 21 January 2019 to the public after it was temporarily shut down. Investigate report on the cause of the fire is also expected to be released today. Last
UN calls for thorough investigation into Ahmed’s death
on: by Radia Sambare
The United Nations through its Resident Coordinator, Sylvia Lopez-Ekra, has expressed “strong condemnation” over the killing of investigative journalist with Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ TigerEye PI, Ahmed Hussein-Suale. In a statement the UN said there must be “prompt, thorough and transparent investigation
Greek protesters rally against Macedonia name deal, clash with police
on: by Fernil News
Protesters clashed with police outside Greece’s parliament during a rally that drew tens of thousands of people Sunday against the Greek-Macedonia name deal. Demonstrators threw rocks, flares, firebombs, paint and other objects at riot police who responded with tear gas. Some
Zimbabwe’s president to skip Davos after deadly protests
on: by Fernil News
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Sunday that he will skip next week’s World Economic Forum in Davos in order to address mass protests against his economic policies at home. “In light of the economic situation, I will be returning home
Ex-deputy to Argentine bishop says Vatican knew of sexual abuse
on: by Fernil News
The Vatican received information in 2015 and 2017 that an Argentine bishop close to Pope Francis had taken naked selfies, exhibited “obscene” behavior and had been accused of misconduct with seminarians, his former vicar general told The Associated Press, undermining Vatican
Azerbaijan remembers victims of ‘Black January’
on: by Fernil News
Azerbaijanis thronged on Sunday to Martyrs’ Lane in the capital Baku to mark the 29th anniversary of Black January, remembering the violence from the breakup of the Soviet Union. Seen as the rebirth of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Black January witnessed
Qatar says Gaza payments to resume this week
on: by Fernil News
A third Qatari cash donation for impoverished Gaza civil servants will be made this week after it was held back by Israel in punishment for clashes at the border, a Qatari diplomat said Sunday. Qatar in November began a six-month, $150