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Halifax to host DAM Global Summit Against Malaria in 2025 (See Details)

Halifax to host DAM Global Summit Against Malaria in 2025 (See Details)

Plans are on for the maiden edition of the Drum Against Malaria (DAM) Global Summit in Halifax, Canada. The summit, a three-day programme, is scheduled to hold from April 25 to 27 next year (2025). The high point of the summit will be on April 25, the World Malaria Day. Organisers of the summit hope to use the opportunity to create awareness on the menace of Malaria in Africa, and the efforts of groups and non-governmental organisations (NGO) in the fight. The summit will also shade more light on various advocacies, and interventions by the organisers in the provision of…
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Rumours of Coup in Sierra Leone prompt nationwide curfew

Rumours of Coup in Sierra Leone prompt nationwide curfew

Sierra Leone has ordered a statewide curfew after a military barracks attack in Freetown this morning. After the election, the country was in upheaval. The authorities said they thwarted an attack at Wilberforce barracks and guaranteed locals of control. Information Minister Chernor Bah advised citizens to stay indoors as security authorities search for the attackers. Witnesses reported heavy shooting and explosions in Freetown early Sunday, with social media footage showing smoke billowing. Witnesses reported gunfire near Murray Town Navy Base and another military installation, indicating a security issue. President Julius Maada Bio confirmed the breach and blamed "renegades," telling the…
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G20 agrees to make AU a permanent member

G20 agrees to make AU a permanent member

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Saturday that the African Union has been granted permanent membership in the Group of 20 top international economies, bolstering his efforts to give the Global South a stronger voice as host of this year's annual summit. Modi announced the membership in his G20 weekend summit opening remarks. Growing global rifts and the absence of key actors made consensus on the toughest issues difficult. Many supported admitting the AU to the G20 as the second regional bloc to become a permanent member after the EU.Modi rapped his gavel three times before announcing the motion to…
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South African lawmakers suspend diplomatic ties with Israel, close embassy

South African lawmakers suspend diplomatic ties with Israel, close embassy

Johannesburg (TVA)— On Tuesday, a majority of South African parliament decided to close the Israeli embassy and terminate diplomatic ties until Israel commits to a Gaza cease-fire. In a conference with other world leaders, President Cyril Ramaphosa accused Israel of genocide in Gaza with its military offensive to find Hamas militant rulers. The ruling African National Congress party approved the proposal. Pemmy Majodina, chief whip of the ruling African National Congress, addresses members of parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. The majority of MP’s voted to close the Israeli embassy in South Africa over the war…
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Niger Reopens Airspace To Commercial  Operations One Month After Coup

Niger Reopens Airspace To Commercial  Operations One Month After Coup

According to the official Niger News Agency (ANP), the military government that took power after a coup in Niger decided to reopen its airspace to commercial flights on Monday. It had been restricted since August 6. The ANP cited a spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport as saying, "The airspace of the Republic of Niger is open to all national and international commercial flights, adding that ground services have also resumed." "Airspace is still closed to all operational military flights and other special flights, which are only authorized subject to prior authorization from the competent authorities", he continued. The Economic…
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