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‘Too much English’ – Genevieve Nnaji fumes as Academy disqualifies Nigeria’s first-ever Oscar entry Lionheart
Nigerians are heartbroken as the Academy dropped the Lionheart comedy movie from the Oscars because it had “too much dialogue in English.” Lionheart – Nigeria’s first-ever submission...
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After lobbying to strip Cameroon of AFCON rights, US cancels trade pact with the country over human rights abuses
The U.S. has announced that it has severed trade ties with Cameroon over allegations of human rights abuses in the West African country. The decision could mar the 59 years of existing relationship between...
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‘I told them to shoot me’ – Tanzanian billionaire recounts ordeal in the hands of kidnappers
October 11, 2018 will forever haunt Tanzanian billionaire, Mohammed Dewji. He was kidnapped and remained in captivity for 10 gruelling days in the city of Dar es Salaam. Dewji worth $1.5 billion, according...
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Kenya halts plan to hive off part of iconic Uhuru Park to make way for airport expressway
After weeks of public uproar, the government of Kenya has dropped plan to destroy part of the iconic Uhuru Park to make way for the construction of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)-Westlands...
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These are the 10 most competitive economies in Africa at the moment
The World Economic Forum has released the 2019 edition of The Global Competitiveness Report series aimed at offering insight into the economic prospects of 141 countries across the world. “Drawing...
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Zimbabwe allegedly flies 30 elephants to China in the wake of devastating drought
Zimbabwe is believed to have sold at least 30 young elephants to China in the last few days as drought hits the country. Park officials are reported to have said proceeds will be used to dig more wells...
