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Mutiny Rocks Niger’a Capital as Young Officers Turn on Junta
MUTINY ROCKS NIAMEY AS YOUNG OFFICERS TURN ON JUNTA Heavy gunfire and explosions rocked Niger’s capital from 1am local time. The targets were clear. The presidency. The airport. The national television station. State broadcaster Tele Sahel went off air. Soldiers blocked access to the palace…
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Tanzania’s Resigned Veep, Emmanuel Nchimbi Vanishes as Treason Claims Rock Government
Tensions are deepening in Tanzania following the sudden resignation, expulsion and reported disappearance of former Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi. Just days after stepping down from office and being expelled from the ruling CCM party for alleged indiscipline, Nchimbi has reportedly become unreachable, fuelling speculation
Uganda’s army chief says Kampala took the Gaza mission “because everybody else was running away”
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, posted Friday evening: “We as Ugandans have accepted the Gaza mission, because everybody else was running away. May our God help us!!!”
Ghana’s govt rejects 20 million donation from MTN for citizens affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa
GHANA TELLS MTN KEEP YOUR 20 MILLION WE HAVE OUR OWN MONEY Ghana’s government has rejected a GH¢20 million donation from MTN for citizens affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Mahama administration has already made adequate provision…