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Russia open to dialogue on nuclear non-proliferation, Putin says
June 30, 2022
Russia open to dialogue on nuclear non-proliferation, Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow was open to dialogue on strategic stability and nuclear non-proliferation, but…
Sudanese killed in anti-military protests
June 30, 2022
Sudanese killed in anti-military protests
A Sudanese doctors’ union said a protester was killed during anti-military demonstrations on Wednesday in Khartoum Bahri, after security forces…
Chad says $20m lost at state-owned hydrocarbons firm
June 30, 2022
Chad says $20m lost at state-owned hydrocarbons firm
The authorities in Chad have said more than $20m (£16m) was allegedly embezzled from a state-owned hydrocarbons company. Information Minister…
Kenyan ‘fake policewoman’ arrested after TV appearance
June 29, 2022
Kenyan ‘fake policewoman’ arrested after TV appearance
A Kenyan woman, who is reportedly an aspiring politician, has been arrested after allegedly pretending to be policewoman while appearing…
Mali schedules presidential poll for February 2024
June 29, 2022
Mali schedules presidential poll for February 2024
Mali’s military authorities have announced that a presidential election to usher in civilian rule will be held in February 2024.…
Saudi safe houses planned for abused Kenyan workers
June 29, 2022
Saudi safe houses planned for abused Kenyan workers
The Kenyan government is planning to build safe houses in Saudi Arabia for migrant workers who are victims of abuse.…
Eswatini threatens force on ‘terrorist’ protesters
June 28, 2022
Eswatini threatens force on ‘terrorist’ protesters
The prime minister of Africa’s last absolute monarchy says his government will not hesitate to use force against “terrorists” to…
Nigerian state tells residents to take up arms against kidnap gangs
June 27, 2022
Nigerian state tells residents to take up arms against kidnap gangs
Nigerian authorities in the north-western state of Zamfara are calling on locals to arm themselves against criminal gangs, in an…
SA revokes tavern permit after teenagers’ deaths
June 27, 2022
SA revokes tavern permit after teenagers’ deaths
South African authorities have revoked a nightclub’s permit to sell alcoholic beverages following the deaths of at least 21 people,…
DR Congo army parades in capital amid rebel threat
June 24, 2022
DR Congo army parades in capital amid rebel threat
Troops have kicked off a parade on the main road in Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, in a show…