Negotiation between West African mediators and Mali’s military junta has ended without any decision on the make-up of a transitional government. A delegation dispatched by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and led by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in Mali on Saturday to negotiate the release of President Ibrahim Keita and the restoration […]
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By Arlene J. Schar and Dr. David Leffler We are currently living through unprecedented times of epic proportions. Against the backdrop of a deadly relentless pandemic and its resulting economic and societal collapse, cities worldwide are under siege from the backlash of peaceful protests gone horribly wrong. These are challenging times for police. They are tasked […]
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The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) is set to hold an Extraordinary Summit on the socio-political situation in Mali on Thursday. The Directorate of Communications of the ECOWAS Commission disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. The summit, which would hold virtually […]
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United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for the immediate restoration of constitutional government in Mali, following a coup d’etat in the country. He also condemned the arrest of Mali President, Ibrahim Keita, and other top government officials by mutinying soldiers on Tuesday, calling for their immediate release. “The Secretary-General calls for the immediate restoration […]
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Facebook on Monday, launched Avatars in Africa to give people new ways to express themselves online. Avatars are digital personas that enable people to engage across Facebook and Messenger in a more personal and dynamic way. You can use your personalised avatar to share a range of emotions and expressions via a digital persona that […]
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Exceptional young people can now submit entries for the 2021 Commonwealth youth awards to win prestigious titles and cash grants. The awards recognise and reward young people whose work has made a major impact on people and communities in their country. Young leaders from across the 54 Commonwealth countries can enter five regional categories: Africa; […]
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The Lebanese prime minister and members of cabinet have resigned following the explosion which rocked Beirut, the country’s capital. Recall that a massive explosion rocked a part of the city on Tuesday, causing widespread damage to lives and properties. Windows were shattered, cars tumbled and buildings collapsed during the incident. According to Marwan Abboud, Beirut […]
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Mangroves are disappearing at an alarming rate, with conservationists across the Commonwealth striving to save them from local extinction. These nearshore forests that straddle land and sea provide a range of vital services to both humans and fish, such as coastal protection. In a recent webinar organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat to mark World Mangrove […]
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Two huge explosions rocked the Lebanese capital’s port on Tuesday, killing and wounding dozens of people, shaking buildings and sending massive plumes of smoke billowing into the Beirut sky. Video footage of the second blast showed an enormous orange fireball that dwarfed nearby buildings and sent a devastating tornado-like shockwave ripping through the city. “We heard an […]
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The Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Tony O. Elumelu has said that the Corona virus pandemic has presented a perfect opportunity for foreign investors to invest in Africa, owing to the huge opportunities that are inherent in the African economy. “This is the time to invest. Africa is a land of opportunities; […]
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