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Burkina Faso junta adopts draft law to criminalise homosexuality
Burkina Faso’s military junta said it has adopted the draft of an amended family code that criminalises homosexuality. The West African nation has been among just 22 out of 54 countries on the continent that allow same-sex relations, which are punishable by death or lengthy prison terms in some states. Burkina Faso has been under military rule since two successive…
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Belarus, Nigeria to strengthen economic, educational ties
By Kunle Sanni President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus has expressed his country’s eagerness to enhance economic collaboration with Nigeria, focusing on key sectors such as agriculture, food processing, industry, and education. In a recent meeting with Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, President Lukashenko emphasized the importance of bilateral relations, highlighting potential areas for cooperation. “We know your needs and…
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Rwanda rejects UK reimbursement request for $300 million asylum deal
The Rwandan government announced it will not reimburse over $300 million received from the United Kingdom since 2022 under a deal to deport asylum seekers deemed to have arrived illegally in the UK to Rwanda. This decision comes after newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared his intention to scrap the controversial agreement. A Rwandan government spokesperson, Alain Mukuralinda, clarified…
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Two armies accused of backing DR Congo’s feared rebels
Uganda is backing M23 rebels fighting across its border in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, UN experts say, warning that a rapidly escalating crisis “carried the risk of triggering a wider regional conflict”. The well-armed M23 is often accused of being a Rwandan proxy force, but the UN experts have put forward evidence to suggest that it also has Uganda’s…
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Russia promises release of Indians fighting in its army
Russia has promised an early release of all Indian citizens fighting in its army, India’s foreign ministry has said. The announcement came at the end of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow, during which he raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin. Delhi has been seeking the release of Indians, who say they were lured to Russia on the promise of…
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French left celebrates unexpected victory in parliamentary elections
Participants react with a French National Flag as they listen to the announcement of esults France’s left-wing rejoiced when the first projections were published. The French have once again expressed their stance: they do not want the far right in power. They have given the left significant victories in the European elections and the first round of this parliamentary election.…
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David Lammy embarks on diplomatic tour to strengthen UK-EU ties
David Lammy’s whirlwind first trip as Foreign Secretary, organized at very short notice, is focused on perception rather than immediate results or groundbreaking developments. It showcases a new, energetic administration eager to build strong relationships with some of the UK’s key partners. Lammy’s journey began with an evening spent with German counterpart Annalena Baerbock, even finding time to catch a…
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UPDATED: Tinubu re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman, appoints Senegal President to strengthen ties with Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), nearly a year after assuming the continental bloc’s leadership. He was re-elected at the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of States and Government at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Nigeria. During his opening remarks at the conference, President Tinubu…
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Pay dues to bolster security efforts, Tinubu urges ECOWAS members
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called on ECOWAS member nations to expedite their financial contributions to the commission, emphasizing the need for adequate resources to address the region’s security challenges. Speaking at the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Tinubu highlighted the importance of fulfilling resource provision pledges to stabilize the…
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