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Africa

Nov
26
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
Ambazonian rebels warn Okocha, Amokachi on Eto’o’s invitation to Cameroon — “You’ll be killed.”

Ambazonian rebels warn Okocha, Amokachi on Eto’o’s invitation to Cameroon — “You’ll be killed.”

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A separatist organisation warned that Nigerian football stars invited by Cameroonian Football Association President Samuel Eto'o to a ceremonial tournament in Victoria City, Cameroon, on Thursday, November 30, 2023, will be murdered if they accept. Comrade Chris Anon, claiming to be leader of the Ambazonia Interim Government in the US, warned DAILY POST's correspondent in a phone message. Eto'o invited Nigerian football stars to the competition to establish acquaintances and strengthen Cameroon's football. Nigeria's former national football skipper, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, and other ex-Super Eagles stars were cautioned not to accept Eto's invitation by the Restoration Fighters…
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Nov
26
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
G20 agrees to make AU a permanent member

G20 agrees to make AU a permanent member

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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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Nov
26
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to expand to comprise 30 countries by 2024.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to expand to comprise 30 countries by 2024.

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Senior Advisor Peter Joy Serwornoo to the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) declared that 30 African nations are ready to start trading under this agreement next year, marking a significant step towards its implementation. Through the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative, seven countries have started trading in order to help African states begin trade under this agreement. Leading the charge on this endeavour are Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Mauritius. Leading the charge on this endeavour are Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Mauritius. Speaking at the Regional Forum on AfCFTA for Anglophone West…
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Nov
23
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
South African lawmakers suspend diplomatic ties with Israel, close embassy

South African lawmakers suspend diplomatic ties with Israel, close embassy

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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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Nov
23
2023
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By Ahmed Ture
A Cameroonian fishing vessel stranded for a month rescued by the Nigerian Navy.

A Cameroonian fishing vessel stranded for a month rescued by the Nigerian Navy.

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With the help of the Nigerian Navy, the motor fishing vessel AFKI, flying the flag of Cameroon, which had been abandoned at sea for almost a month, was saved. On November 1, the Navy's ship NNS Dorina received a distress call informing them of the MFV AFKI's predicament; the ship had been having problems with its propulsion engine and was struggling to get help. However, the rescue wasn't feasible until November 17 due to the ship's unpredictable motion. The Navy's spokeswoman, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, said in a statement on Monday that the fishing boat experienced fuel depletion and had to…
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