THE Rwanda High Commission in Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja celebrated the 30th anniversary of its liberation, known as Kwibohora 30. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that the celebration marked a significant moment in Rwanda’s history, symbolising the end of genocide and the defeat of the oppressive regime that …
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A TANZANIAN portrait artist, Shadrack Chaula, has been sentenced to two years in prison or a fine of $2,000 after being found guilty of cybercrimes. Chaula, 24, was accused of burning a photo of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and verbally insulting her in a viral video. Chaula admitted to the …
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GERMANY has delivered a third Patriot air-defence system to Ukraine, authorities said on Friday. German Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jäger said this on the social media platform X that the move would help to improve the protection of the population and infrastructure. “The Ukrainian crew has successfully completed appropriate training …
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China’s 5G network now covers every city and town in the country, as well as more than 90 per cent of its villages. Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showed on Friday. China had established a globally leading information and communication network, featuring 3.84 million 5G base …
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THE Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has launched more than 200 rockets and attack drones into northern Israel, in response to the killing of one of its senior commanders. Israel’s military said one of its officers was killed in the barrage, which started a number of fires. The military also said …
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Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties to spare Lionel Messi’s blushes as Argentina advanced to the Copa America semi-final. Argentina, once again, had goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to thank as they beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties in their Copa America 2024 quarter-final on Friday morning. After not conceding a goal during the …
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IRANIAN Supreme Leader Ali Khamene on Friday began the run-off election for the Iranian presidential elections by casting his own ballot. He urged the nation to take part in the vote, following a first round where almost 60 percent of eligible voters did not participate. “God willing, we will have …
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UKRAINE has received more than 2 billion euros (2.2 billion dollars) in funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal said on Wednesday on the messaging platform Telegram. The tranche is part of an ongoing loan programme amounting to some 15 billion euros, Shmyhal said. It would …
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reassure citizens that Germany would not become a party to the war in Ukraine by continuing to support Kiev in the fight against Russian forces. “Yes, I give this guarantee’’, he said in response to a question in the Bundestag parliament on Wednesday, echoing comments …
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THE IMF announced on Monday that it has revised its growth projection for Ghana’s economy in 2024 to 3.1 percent, up from the previous estimate of 2.8 percent. This announcement was made by Stephane Roudet, the IMF mission chief for Ghana, during a joint press briefing with Ghana’s Ministry of …
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