Nigeria recovers $28.8M in corruption probe
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission probing minister for diverting funds meant for humanitarian interventions, says official
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Africa
South Africa’s president begins working state visit in Uganda
Visit comes months after South Africa sent troops under SADC to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight M23 rebels
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Zimbabwe’s new currency suffers chaotic start
The new ZIG currency which was supposed to be effective from April 8 was delayed until the April 30th, leaving the US Dollar, dominating the market.
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Kenya proposes treaty to ease Somalia-Ethiopia tensions
Kenya announced a proposal for a regional maritime treaty to defuse tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia.
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Togo: Campaigns begin for upcoming elections
Electoral campaigns for the legislative and regional polls have begun in Togo.
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WHO lauds Nigeria’s new broad-spectrum meningitis vaccine
Millions in Nigeria receive a new, single-shot vaccine against all five major strains of meningitis.
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Moderna puts Kenya plant plans on hold
US pharmaceutical and biotechnology firm Moderna has suspended its efforts to build an mRNA manufacturing facility in Kenya, the firm said in a statement.
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Russia expands diesel exports to Sudan amidst EU embargo
Russia has begun exporting diesel to Sudan as part of its effort to find new markets following an EU embargo.
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Zuma’s prosecution bid against Ramaphosa postponed
Former President Jacob Zuma appeared at Johannesburg’s High Court as a part of his private prosecution bid against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Ivory Coast embassy opened as Ukraine boosts presence in Africa
Ukraine expands presence in Africa with the inauguration of an embassy in Ivory Coast, part of efforts to counter Moscow’s influence in the region.
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