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Apr
08
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Israel Pulls Troops Out Of Southern Gaza

Israel Pulls Troops Out Of Southern Gaza

International, News Flash, War, World News
Israel Pulls Troops Out Of Southern Gaza Israel on Sunday pulled all its troops out of southern Gaza, including from the city of Khan Yunis, the military and Israeli media said, after months of fierce fighting with Hamas militants left the area devastated. But the military, known as the IDF, said a “significant force” will continue to operate in the rest of the besieged Gaza Strip. “The 98th commando division has concluded its mission in Khan Yunis,” the army said in a statement to AFP. “The division left the Gaza Strip in order to recuperate and prepare for future operations.…
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Apr
05
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President Emerges Acting Speaker Of ECOWAS Parliament

Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President Emerges Acting Speaker Of ECOWAS Parliament

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, World News
Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President Emerges Acting Speaker Of ECOWAS Parliament The ECOWAS Parliament on Thursday nominated Barau Jibrin, the Nigerian deputy senate president as acting speaker of the sub-regional parliament. Mr Jibrin emerged as speaker at the inaugural session of the sixth Legislature of the Parliament held in Abuja. He was also elected as the first deputy speaker of the body. Adjaratou Coulibaly from Cote D’ Ivoire was elected as the second deputy speaker; Alexander Afenyo-Markin from Ghana was elected third deputy speaker and Billay Tunkara from Gambia was elected as fourth deputy speaker. The speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament…
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Mar
25
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
44-Year-Old Faye Wins Senegal Presidential Election 10 Days After His Release From Prison

44-Year-Old Faye Wins Senegal Presidential Election 10 Days After His Release From Prison

International, News Flash, Politics, World News
44-Year-Old Faye Wins Senegal Presidential Election 10 Days After His Release From Prison Senegal’s anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become president after his main rival on Monday recognised his victory in elections that came barely days after he was freed from prison. The win by the opposition candidate who will be Senegal’s youngest president could trigger a political earthquake with policies that transform the country. Faye, 44, promised left-wing pan-Africanism and to renegotiate gas and oil contracts, with Senegal due to start production on recently discovered oil and gas reserves later this year. The opposition candidate has…
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