Category: Foreign

Donald Trump becomes US 47th president

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In a stunning political comeback, Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, media reported on Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris to become the 47th president of the United States of America. The polarising Republican’s victory, following one of the most hostile campaigns in modern US history, was particularly remarkable given an unprecedented criminal conviction, a near-miss assassination attempt, and warnings from a former chief of staff labelling him a “fascist.” “It’s a political victory like our country has never seen before,” Trump told a victory party in Florida. Vice President…

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Officials suspended as E’Guinea installs CCTV in offices

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Government in Equatorial Guinea has commenced a probe into hundreds of leaked pornographic videos allegedly involving high-ranking civil servant, Baltasar Engonga, having sex with various women, including wives of prominent officials in his office. The government has further ordered the installation of surveillance cameras in courts and ministries to combat “indecent and illicit acts.” It also announced that it was suspending officials involved in the scandal, according to a statement issued by the Equatorial Guinea Press and Information Office, published on the government’s website on Tuesday. Vice-President Teodoro Mangue on…

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Arsenal fan kills Man United fan for celebrating Mo Salah’s goal

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22-year-old Benjamin Okello, in Western Uganda’s Kyobugombe Trading Centre, lost his life following a dispute with an Arsenal fan on Sunday, October 27th after a football-related argument. The clash broke out over celebrations and taunts after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, Ugandan news outlet reports. When Mo Salah scored a late goal against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Manchester United supporter Benjamin Okello was celebrating. He threw some popcorn at the Arsenal supporter as he celebrated. The action escalated the situation, and after the match ended,…

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Quincy Jones dies at 91

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Legendary and multifaceted music producer, Quincy Jones, known for his work with icons like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles, passed away at the age of 91 on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Surrounded by his family in his Bel Air home, the news of his death was confirmed by his publicist, Arnold Robinson. Jones’ loved ones shared a heartfelt statement: “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family,…

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Libya commences mass arrest of Nigerians after CAF verdict

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Nigerian community in Libya have reported mass arrests and fines in the country following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya. The Nigerian football team was held at the Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya for over 20 hours upon arrival for the second leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles and Libya’s national team. The contingent was scheduled…

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Nigerian-British police officer dismissed for ‘biting’ colleague

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Shola Balogun, a Nigerian-British police officer from Bromley Police Station, has been dismissed by the Metropolitan Police Service in the UK for allegedly biting a colleague at a birthday party in Bexleyheath, Kent. This was revealed during a hearing held from October 21 to 23, 2024, chaired by high-ranking officer Christopher McKay, with panel members IPM Amanda Harvey and Assessor-Detective Superintendent Kirsty Mead. The incident occurred on April 22, 2022, during a 40th birthday celebration attended by around 70 people at Goals Sports Bar. According to the hearing document, Balogun…

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Mandela’s grandson denied UK visa over his support for Hamas

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Mandla Mandela, the grandson of former president of South Africa was denied an entry visa to the United Kingdom due to his public support of the terrorist organization Hamas. The grandson of South Africa’s anti-apartheid president, received a letter from the UK home office on October 21 stating that his visa application had been denied because of his support for Hamas, citing multiple posts related to the terrorist group, which he had shared across his Instagram page. The letter reads in part: “As such, your presence in the UK is considered…

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US rapper arrested over ‘murder-for-hire’ plot

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Lil Durk, popular American rapper born Durk Banks, has reportedly been arrested Thursday night in Florida and has since been charged with murder-for-hire. Currently held without bond, Banks is in custody at Broward County Jail, awaiting transfer to U.S. Marshals, according to reports. The arrest follows the detention of five other suspects earlier in the day, each charged with murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire. The charges stem from the 2022 killing of Saviay’a Robinson, cousin of rapper Quando Rondo, who was fatally shot in Los Angeles. Authorities have connected…

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Albanian ex-president arrested for alleged money laundering

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Ilir Meta, former president of Albania and a fierce opponent of Prime Minister Edi Rama, was arrested Monday in Tirana, his political party announced, with media reporting he was suspected of money laundering. Meta was arrested in Tirana by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation, the Freedom Party said in a statement, adding that it had not received an official explanation. The party’s secretary general Tedi Blushi in the statement called it a “criminal kidnapping”. Meta, 55, was president from 2017 to 2022. Images published by Albanian media showed…

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Hamas confirms death of leader Yahya Sinwar

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A day after Israel announced killing Yahya Sinwar, Palestinian militant group Hamas, on Friday confirmed his death in Gaza. “We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim,” Qatar-based Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al Jazeera. Sinwar became Israel’s most wanted man after the October 7, 2023 attack, the deadliest in Israeli history. Israel announced Sinwar’s death on Thursday, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a “heavy blow” to the Palestinian group Israeli forces have been fighting in Gaza more…

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