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UK passes Rishi Sunak's ambitious Rwanda migrant bill after facing two yea
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The UK Parliament has passed the contentious bill, allowing the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by the East African nation, reported CNN.
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Op Prahar: 4 African descent individuals arrested for running MDMA lab in
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Noida Police on Thursday arrested four individuals of African descent, accused of running methylenedioxyphenethylamine (MDMA) drug supply syndicate operating in the Delhi NCR region from their rented residence.
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Delhi: Qutub Minar illuminates in remembrance of Rwanda Genocide of 1994
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Qutub Minar was lit up with the colours of the Rwandan national flag on Sunday in solidarity with the people of the east-African nation in remembrance of the 100-day massacre that claimed the lives of 800,000 people in 1994.
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South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma barred from running in May elec
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has been barred from contesting upcoming elections scheduled for May, the electoral commission said, as reported by Al Jazeera.
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DRI seize more than 9 kg cocaine worth 100 crores, four arrested
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The DRI officers reached Delhi and they kept surveillance overnight and were successful in catching the prospective recipient of the seized substance who was an African national.
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Gambia parliament votes to reverse its landmark ban on Female Genital Muti
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Politicians in the West African nation's parliament voted 42 to four to advance the controversial bill, which would repeal a landmark 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) that made the practice punishable by up to three years in prison.
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Middle Eastern, North African nations show interest in BrahMos supersonic
Updated : 2 years ago IST
With India looking to increase its defence exports, India's friendly countries in the Middle East and North African region are showing keen interest in the ground and air-launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
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UAE, Mauritius conclude Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The United Arab Emirates and Mauritius have concluded the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking the first concluded by the UAE with an African nation and paving the way for increased trade and investment flows and bilateral private-sector collaboration.
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US expands investments in Africa, seals USD 14.2 bn in deals to counter Ch
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
This initiative aims to counteract the increasing influence of China on the continent. The 547 new agreements, a 67 per cent surge from 2022, signify a significant commitment to fostering economic and strategic partnerships, according to British Robinson, coordinator for the Prosper Africa t
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Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after attack on military armoury
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The authorities in Sierra Leone declared a nationwide curfew on Sunday. This came hours after an unidentified man tried to break into the country's key military armouries and barracks, The New York Times reported.
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Germany pledges major investment in Africa
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The pledge was announced at a news conference at the G20 Compact with Africa summit in Berlin. Scholz did not mention any specific projects but said the materials used in green energy should be processed in the African nations they come from, Euronews reported.
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Israel recalls ambassador from South Africa
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Israel's Foreign Ministry said Monday night that, following the latest statements made by South African officials, the Ambassador of Israel to Pretoria has been recalled to Jerusalem for consultations.
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