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Tunisian president sacks minister after the death of dozens on Haj pilgrimage

22 Jun 2024

TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked Brahim Chaibi, the minister of religious affairs, following widespread criticism after the deaths of dozens of Tunisians taking part in the Haj pilgrimage, the presidency said on Friday. At least 49 Tunisians have died due to the extreme heat in Saudi Arabia during the past week. Tunisian …

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Malian political parties say leaders arrested amid crackdown

21 Jun 2024

BAMAKO, Mali (Reuters) -An alliance of political parties and civil society groups in junta-led Mali said several of their leaders were arrested on Thursday evening during a private meeting at a house of a former minister. The alliance in a statement demanded their prompt release. The West African country, which has been under military rule …

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One person killed, over 200 injured in Kenya anti-tax demonstrations

21 Jun 2024

By Hereward Holland and Jefferson Kahinju NAIROBI (Reuters) -One person was killed and at least 200 people injured across Kenya in Thursday’s nationwide protests against government plans to raise $2.7 billion in additional taxes, an alliance of rights groups and the police watchdog said. Police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters in …

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ICC unseals arrest warrant against Iyad Ag Ghaly over Mali war crimes

21 Jun 2024

THE HAGUE (Reuters) -The International Criminal Court (ICC) published an arrest warrant on Friday against Iyad Ag Ghaly, the alleged leader of the Ansar Dine Islamist group which took over Timbuktu in northern Mali in 2012. Ghaly, also known as Abou Fadl, is accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity between January 2012 …

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Nigerian army bolsters air capacity with two new helicopters

21 Jun 2024

By Camillus Eboh ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s army has taken delivery of two “Huey” helicopters, a spokesperson said on Friday, to strengthen its ability to provide air cover for troops battling insecurity across the country. Army spokesperson Major-General Onyema Nwachukwu said in a statement that it received the first batch of two Bell UH-1H “Huey” …

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U.S. lawmakers urge embassy in Nigeria to seek humanitarian release of Binance executive

21 Jun 2024

LAGOS (Reuters) – Two U.S. lawmakers have urged the United States embassy in Nigeria to seek the release of jailed Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan on humanitarian grounds because he is in poor health. Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and head of financial crimes compliance for Binance has been in custody since February facing money laundering charges. …

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IMF approves over $900 million to support Tanzania budget, climate change fight

21 Jun 2024

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The IMF said on Thursday its executive board approved funding for Tanzania of $786.2 million to help tackle climate change while also completing a separate review allowing for the disbursement of $149.4 million for budget support. Tanzanian authorities are committed to continue implementing reforms to preserve macro-financial stability, strengthen …

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Allegations of human rights abuses ‘unfounded’, Barrick Gold tells UNHRC

20 Jun 2024

(Reuters) – Barrick Gold said in a letter to the United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday that allegations of human rights violations at its North Mara Gold Mine were “misdirected, unfounded” and “lacked substance”. The UNHRC’s special procedures branch had sent a letter to the Canadian gold miner in April, saying it had received …

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