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By Emmanuel Nduka Following the coup d'état in Niger that ousted President Mohammed Bazoum, Air France has extended "until August 18 inclusive" the suspension of its flights to and from Bamako and Ouagadougou, because of Niger's...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna The main opposition party in South Africa, Democratic Alliance, has described the remission granted to former president Jacob Zuma as a disgrace to the country’s criminal justice system, saying it would be challenged...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna The captain Ibrahim Traore-led military junta in Burkina Faso has announced the suspension of one of the most popular broadcast stations, Radio Omega after it aired an interview considered “insulting” to Niger’s new...

By Enyichukwu Enenanna The African Union has expressed dissatisfaction with the poor treatment of ousted President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, by the coup leaders who forcefully grabbed power July 26, saying it is "unacceptable". The continental...

By John Ikani Iran has began the process of transferring five American prisoners from jail to house arrest, a crucial initial step in a complex arrangement that could potentially unlock substantial Iranian funds and pave the...

By Victor Kanayo FIFA has handed two-match ban on England forward Lauren James for her red card in the Women's World Cup game with Nigeria. James, 21, was sent off for stamping on the back of...