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South Africa’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point to 5.5 percent on Thursday the steepest hike in a decade. The move announced a day after South Africa reported a...

By Emmanuel Nduka The Nigerian Government is considering banning the use of motorcycles across the country over insecurity worries. This was disclosed by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami on...

By Emmanuel Nduka US President, Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, his administration announced. The White House said the 79-year-old leader was experiencing “mild symptoms” and would carry out his full duties from isolation....

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Syria is formally breaking diplomatic ties with Ukraine in response to a similar move by Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. Syria a strong ally of Russia is believed to act in solidarity with Russia....

By John Ikani The UK High Commissioner to Rwanda, Omar Daair, has disowned a memo sent to the Home Office advising against any asylum deal with the country. The memo had criticised Rwanda's human rights record...

By John Ikani The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali (Minusma) has said it regrets the expulsion of its spokesperson by Bamako and pledged to continue fulfilling its mandate in the country. Mali on Wednesday ordered Olivier...