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President-elect, Dennis Francis, unveils UNGA 78th session theme The President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Dennis Francis, has unveiled the theme of the 78th …

South Africa reports 197 cholera cases, 43 deaths A total of 197 cases of cholera have been confirmed in South Africa with 43 deaths, the Department of Health said in a statement on…

Rwandan genocide: Accused abandons S/African bail, seeks asylum Prosecuting authorities on Tuesday announced that former Rwandan police officer Fulgence Kayishema has abandoned his…

Nigeria, U.S. to foster partnership in energy security Nigeria and the U.S. on Monday restated commitment to further foster partnership in the oil and gas industry to ensure energy…

New 72-hour ceasefire agreed in Sudan – Mediators The warring parties in Sudan have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire due to start on Sunday, according to the United States (U.S.) and Saudi…

Militants kill 42 in attack on school in western Uganda At least 42 people were killed and eight others critically injured in a suspected rebel attack on a secondary school in western…

Germany, India sign agreement on €5bn submarine deal Germany and India signed a memorandum of understanding for a multi billion-dollar submarine project in Mumbai on Wednesday, during a…

European Commission to open new infringement procedure against Poland The European Commission is to open a new infringement procedure against Poland over a controversial law that calls…

Hajj: NAHCON reads riot act to caterers in Madina, disqualifies defaulter The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has cautioned caterers engaged to feed Nigerian pilgrims in…

EU Commissioner calls on Greece to explain migrant ‘pushback’ video EU Home Affairs Commissioner, Ylva Johansson on Monday called on Greece to investigate media reports of 12 migrants…