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Senegal Election: President Macky Sall Leads Field Of Four
As Senegal gets set to vote on Sunday, President Macky Sall is billed as the strong favourite to win the country’s polls, boosted by a modernising first term that propelled economic growth although critics accuse him of jailing his rivals for political gain.
PSG Release Update On Neymar’s Recovery From Foot Injury
SportsNeymar will travel to Brazil to continue treatment on his foot injury, Paris Saint-Germain have announced.
Venezuela’s Guaido Gets More European Support
International NewsVenezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido won further pledges for international aid for the crisis-wracked country on Tuesday with several European countries announcing new assistance.
Bayern Will Not Be Fazed By Anfield Atmosphere Against Liverpool - Arjen Robben
SportsArjen Robben has said that when Bayern Munich head to Anfield to face Liverpool in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, they will not be fazed by one of the most iconic venues in world football.
Trump Tells European Countries To Take Back ISIS Fighters
International NewsPresident Donald Trump has told the UK and other European allies to take back and put on trial more than 800 Islamic State (ISIS) group fighters captured in the final battle against the group.
Corruption Remains Biggest Threat To Nigeria's Democracy - Buhari
NationNigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, says corruption remains the biggest threat to the country’s democracy and may undermine the February 16 presidential election.
Macron Seeks Improved Relations On Egypt Visit
International NewsFrench President Emmanuel Macron held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi on Monday, the second day of his official visit to Egypt.
Nadal Takes Positives Out Of Australian Open Defeat
SportsRafael Nadal said he took a lot of positives out of the Australian Open on his return from injury, despite being thrashed in the final Sunday by Novak Djokovic.
INEC Opens Election Monitoring Center
NationEuropean Union Ambassadors have promised to support all initiatives by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, aimed at ensuring peaceful and credible election in Nigeria.
Fabregas Leaves Chelsea Joins Thiery Henry At Monaco
SportsCesc Fabregas has completed his move to from Chelsea to Ligue 1 strugglers Monaco, a source close to the deal confirmed to AFP on Friday.
Paris 'Gas Explosion' Kills Two Firefighters In City Centre
International NewsTwo firefighters have been killed after a huge explosion at a bakery in the French capital, Paris, officials said.
DR Congo Election: Defeated Candidate Vows Legal Challenge
International NewsThe defeated opposition candidate in DR Congo's presidential election has vowed to challenge the result in court.
Opposition Candidate Tshisekedi Declared Winner Of D.R. Congo Election
Mr Tshisekedi of the opposition has won the D.R Congo presidential election even with the final result yet to be announced.
Gabon Arrests Four Military Officer After Coup Attempt
International NewsMilitary officers in Gabon staged an apparent coup attempt early on Monday, seizing the state radio station and declaring their dissatisfaction with President Ali Bongo, but several of the Putschists were arrested within hours, the government said.
France Drops Charges Against Rwandan Officials
France has dropped charges against nine Rwandan officials investigated over the death of the country’s president in 1998.
U.S. Reassures Iraq Over Withdrawal From Syria
U.S. secretary of state Mike Pompeo has assured Iraqi Prime minister Adel Abdul Mahdi that the U.S. Is still committed to fighting Islamic state in Iraq and other areas despite its planned troop withdrawal from Syria.
Buhari To Depart Abuja On Official Trip To Niger
NationPresident Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Tuesday on a one-day official trip to Zinder, the Republic of Niger to participate in the programme of activities marking the 60th anniversary of the formal Proclamation of the Republic of Niger.
'Yellow Vest' Protesters Defy Government To Gather In Paris
International News"Yellow vest" protesters have gathered in Paris and other cities for a fifth consecutive Saturday of demonstrations.
36 Countries To Participate In 2018 Calabar Carnival
EntertainmentNo fewer than 36 countries have registered their attendance to be part of the 2018 annual Calabar International Carnival.
Yellow Vest Protests 'Economic Catastrophe' For France
International NewsThe "yellow vest" protests have been "a catastrophe" for the French economy, the Finance Minister says.
