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Son of ousted Gabon president, close allies arrested for corruption, treason

In the wake of the August 30 coup in Gabon, ousted president Ali Bongo was placed under house arrest and his eldest son and wife ‘taken away’ to unknown locations he said in his address appealing for help. It turns out that the military junta that seized power was holding …

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‘Make noise, they’ve arrested me’ – Gabon’s ousted president begs friends worldwide

Gabon’s ousted president Ali Bongo has confirmed that a coup has taken place in the country in an unofficial address to international friends. In a 51-second video shared on social media, Bongo is seen in a room at the presidential palace appealing to his friends across the world to ‘make …

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President Putin won’t attend Wagner leader, Prigozhin’s funeral – Russian Government

President Vladimir Putin of Russia will not attend the funeral for Yevgeny Prigozhin, the mercenary chief who launched a failed mutiny against Russia’s military leadership and and died in a plane crash last week, the Kremlin spokesman said on Tuesday, according to Russian state media. The spokesman, Dmitri S. Peskov, …

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Akufo-Addo is afraid ‘President’ Kennedy Agyapong might prosecute him – Historian

Historian Anokye Frimpong has alleged that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is lending his support to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential bid due to concerns about potential prosecution once he leaves office. He alleged that the President’s backing for Bawumia is driven by the desire to secure his legacy and protect …

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With such anger, who will vote for you to become president? – Opambour asks Kennedy Agyapong

Reverend Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom popularly known as Opambour, the General Overseer of Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, has reacted to the recent outburst and threats made by Member of Parliament for Assin Central and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong. Speaking on Prophet 1 TV, Reverend Opambour urged Kennedy Agyapong to embrace humility and …

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You’re the only African leader President Biden has requested to meet – US Envoy tells Tinubu

United States President, Joe Biden, has requested for a discussion with President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed when President Tinubu received the US Presidential Envoy & Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Molly Phee on Saturday, August 26. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to President …

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Watch Ugandan president, First Lady renew marriage vows on 50th anniversary

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and First Lady Janet Museveni exchanged marriage vows on Saturday August 26 after five decades together. The event took place at their home in Ntungamo, with a church thanksgiving service at St Mathew Cathedral Kyamate before a luncheon in Irenga, followed by prayers and hosting …

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Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term, opposition rejects result

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has won a second and final term in office in an outcome rejected by the opposition and questioned by observers. Mnangagwa, who took over from longtime leader Robert Mugabe after a 2017 army coup, was widely expected to secure re-election despite the country’s continuing economic crisis, …

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Rubiales refuses to step down as Spanish football federation president

Luis Rubiales has refused to step down as president of the Spanish football federation following his behaviour at the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday. Rubiales, 46, kissed forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s 1-0 victory over England. He had earlier grabbed his crotch as he celebrated at …

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Rwanda President Kagame warns Catholic pilgrims who ‘worship poverty’

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has threatened to round up Catholic faithful who visit a global pilgrimage site in his country, accusing them of “worshipping poverty”. Every year thousands of people, many travelling for several days on foot, visit Kibeho, a town in southern Rwanda where the Virgin Mary is said …

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