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Ukraine: Western Leaders Declare Unity Against Russia Threat

  • January 25, 2022

US President Joe Biden has said there is “total unanimity” with European leaders over Russia’s troop build-up on the border with Ukraine. President Biden held a video call with European allies on Monday as Western powers aim for a common strategy against Russia’s actions. The UK has warned Russia of “swift” and “unprecedented” sanctions if […]

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Burkina Faso Military Says It Has Seized Power

  • January 25, 2022

The military in Burkina Faso says it has seized power and overthrown President Roch Kaboré. The announcement was made on state television by an army officer, who cited the deteriorating security situation for the military takeover. Mr Kaboré had faced growing discontent over his failure to stem an Islamist insurgency. His whereabouts are unclear, but […]

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Birthday Celebration For PM Sparks New Party Row

  • January 25, 2022

Boris Johnson is under renewed pressure after Downing Street admitted staff gathered inside No 10 during the first Covid lockdown to mark his birthday. ITV News reported that up to 30 people attended the June 2020 event, sang Happy Birthday and were served cake. No 10 said staff had “gathered briefly” to “wish the prime minister […]

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Burkina Faso President Kaboré Reportedly Detained By Military

  • January 24, 2022

The President of Burkina Faso, Roch Kaboré, has reportedly been detained by mutinying soldiers. Some troops in the West African nation have demanded the sacking of military chiefs and more resources to fight Islamist militants. Gunfire had been heard overnight near the presidential palace and at barracks in the capital, Ouagadougou. The government on Sunday […]

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UN Appeals For $60 Million For Victims Of Violence In Cameroon

  • January 24, 2022

UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, is appealing for nearly $60 million for tens of thousands of victims of intercommunal clashes over dwindling resources in Cameroon’s Far North region. The United Nations Refugee Agency Friday released an appeal for just under $60 million for support for those fleeing intercommunal violence in Cameroon’s Far North region. […]

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Senegal Votes for Mayors In Litmus Test For President

  • January 24, 2022

Voters in Senegal went to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors and local representatives in a vote seen as a key test of support for President Macky Sall. The election is the first in the West African country since deadly riots erupted last year following the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The poll, […]