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Russia-Finland Border Cooperation Agreement Abandoned

The termination of the agreement between Moscow and Helsinki on facilitating border cooperation comes into force on Wednesday, but no significant changes are expected in practice, local media reported on Wednesday. “Due to the targeted actions taken by the Finnish...

A missile attack on Ukraine Pushes Death toll to 18

The death toll from the Russian missile strike on Ukraine on Tuesday rose to 18, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday. About 130 more were injured in the attack, Zelensky said in an address published on the presidential website. According to...

Nigeria Bans the Use of Sytrofoam and Single-Use Plastics

Nigeria’s southwestern state of Lagos and the country’s economic hub has banned the use of styrofoam and single-use plastics to address environmental concerns and promote sustainability. The move comes as part of a comprehensive effort to mitigate the adverse effects...

Over 70 miners feared dead in Mali mine collapse

More than 70 people were killed in a collapse of a tunnel at a gold mining site in southwest Mali, local media reported Wednesday. The collapse of the tunnel at the gold mining site in the Kangaba region occurred on...

Egyptian and Russian Leaders jointly approve of nuclear plant

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday virtually participated in the foundation-laying ceremony of a new unit of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. “Today, they are writing a new bright chapter in history by fulfilling...

3 Important Africans Picked for Sudan Peace Board

The African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki on Wednesday announced that he has appointed three prominent African personalities as members of the AU High-level panel on Sudan. In a press statement, Faki said he has appointed Mohamed Ibn Chambas,...

Chinese Fm scheduled to visit Africa

At the beginning of 2024, China and Africa are ready to enhance their long-standing friendship by honoring a fine diplomatic tradition for the 34th year. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist...

Scores injured in an explosion in Nigeria

At least two people were killed and scores of others injured in an explosion in a residential area in Nigeria’s southwestern state of Oyo, the state governor said early Wednesday. “So far, a total of 77 injured people have been...

Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise.

US President Joe Biden's administration is to build a section of border wall in southern Texas in an effort to stop rising levels of immigration. Around 20 miles (32km) will be built in Starr County along its border with Mexico,...

Let’s conduct clean campaign — Dr Akoto

A flag bearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has appealed to his fellow contestants to conduct a clean campaign devoid of antagonism so that the party can come out of the selection of the...
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“Parliament Adjourns to January 2 Without Approving Expenditure in Advance of Appropriation”

Parliament has adjourned its seventh meeting of the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament to January 2, 2025, without...
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