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Algeria to donate $9m World Cup prize money to Palestinians
July 3, 2014
Algeria to donate $9m World Cup prize money to Palestinians
The Algerian national football team are to donate their entire World Cup prize fund to the embattled people of Gaza,…
21 killed in Nigeria blast
June 25, 2014
21 killed in Nigeria blast
At least 21 people have been killed and 17 injured following an explosion near a popular shopping area in the Nigerian capital…
US imposes sanctions on Uganda for anti-gay laws
June 21, 2014
US imposes sanctions on Uganda for anti-gay laws
The US has announced a raft of sanctions against Uganda because of the country’s ‘anti-gay’ laws. This includes barring entry to Ugandans involved in…
Sani Abacha loot to be returned to Nigeria
June 20, 2014
Sani Abacha loot to be returned to Nigeria
Liechtenstein will return $227million to Nigeria that was siphoned by former military ruler Sani Abacha in the 1990s, Nigeria’s finance ministry…
Young leaders arrive in USA for skills training
June 19, 2014
Young leaders arrive in USA for skills training
Eighteen promising young Ghanaians have arrived in the United States for an intensive six-week leadership skills training program. Hillarius Asiwome…
Islamist militants kill 48 in Kenya attacks
June 16, 2014
Islamist militants kill 48 in Kenya attacks
Suspected Somali Islamist militants have attacked a Kenyan coastal town, killing at least 48 people. The attack took place on Sunday evening…
Former Ivory Coast president faces charges in the Hague
June 15, 2014
Former Ivory Coast president faces charges in the Hague
Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo is be tried at the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity.…
Obama threatens strikes as rebels capture Iraqi towns
June 13, 2014
Obama threatens strikes as rebels capture Iraqi towns
US President Barack Obama has threatened military strikes against Sunni militants who have seized key towns in Iraq and are advancing towards…
Nigeria shuts venues amid fears of World Cup attacks
June 11, 2014
Nigeria shuts venues amid fears of World Cup attacks
Soldiers in Yola, Nigeria, have shut down all venues preparing to screen live World Cup matches, in a bid to…
Women kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram militants
June 10, 2014
Women kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram militants
At least 20 women have been abducted by suspected Boko Haram militants close to where 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped in…