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NDLEA intercepts illicit drug consignments in frozen snails, bulbs
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier company in Lagos have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and...
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Raila Odinga's burial live updates: Thousands turn up at JOOUST to pay their last respects
Home Politics Published 19 Oct 2025 Updated 19 Oct 2025 at 5:50 PM Multitudes have gathered at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) grounds in Siaya County for the final journey of deceased ODM leader Raila...
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‘We love our country.’ Protesters pack the sidewalks for Fresno’s ‘No Kings’ rallies
FRESNO, Calif. — Thousands of peaceful protesters packed the streets early Saturday as Fresno joined the millions expected to march nationally in “No Kings” protests, decrying the policies of President Donald Trump, who, along with many of his...
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Democratic Republic of Congo military orders Rwandan rebels to surrender
KIGALI, Rwanda The Congolese military has ordered the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) rebels in eastern Congo to disarm and surrender as efforts continue to end violence in the country. In a statement late Friday, the...
Add Turkey to Financial Action Task Force Blacklist for Northern Cyprus Laundering
Conceived by the G7 at the end of the Cold War, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the international body most engaged in setting standards to combat money laundering and terror finance, and counter proliferation finance. It assesses each...
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“A wonderful experience”: Pauline Sister in Angola on Maiden Participation in Frankfurt Book Fair 2025
Sr. Marlise hopes their presence at the book fair will strengthen the visibility of African Catholic literature on the global stage. “May God continue to give us the strength to bring the thoughts and voices of Angolan authors to the world. We...
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DRC: Health workers say Ebola outbreak in Kasai being brought under control
A health official in the remote town of Bulape in the Democratic Republic of Congo said on Thursday that progress was being made to control an Ebola outbreak in the area, after more than a month of efforts to contain the virus. Congolese...
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Kenfack's double-double helps Moanda stun hosts, New Gen
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KINSHASA (DR Congo) – Moanda BB began their Road to BAL 2026 campaign on Sunday in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, with a determined 73-67 win over hosts ASB New Generation. Despite the crowd's overwhelming support for the Congolese team,...
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Why DRC President Tshisekedi didn’t rush to mourn Raila Odinga
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The Citizen
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As the news of the death of opposition leader Raila Odinga spread on Wednesday, African leaders sent their messages of condolence to the Kenyan government and the people, eulogising the departed former prime minister as a pan-African statesman who...
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DRC-M23 Ceasefire Mechanism; Cameroonian Elections: Africa File, October 16, 2025
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To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congolese government and M23 rebels signed a...
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DRC ex-president Kabila rallies opposition in Kenya
Nairobi – Former president Joseph Kabila rallied opponents of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s current government in Kenya’s capital on Wednesday, announcing a new movement to “save” his crisis-hit country. Kabila, who ruled the DRC for nearly...
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Lagos: NDLEA intercepts drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs
Consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom, and Democratic Republic of Congo have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement...
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Perenco: oil group to face trial in France for “environmental harm” in DRC
The judicial tribunal in Paris announced on 16 October that France’s second largest oil group is going to be put on trial for the first time. Two NGOs, Sherpa and Friends of the Earth – France (Les Amis de la terre) sued Perenco in late 2022...
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DRC, M23 ink deal to establish ceasefire monitoring mechanism
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group on Tuesday signed an agreement in Doha to establish a ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism, under the...
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Convicted ex-president Kabila rallies opposition to ‘save’ DRC from crisis
Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president Joseph Kabila has announced a movement to ‘save’ his country, after a meeting with other opposition leaders in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The meeting, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, resolved to...
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Uganda, DRC agree on joint lake patrols after deadly attack
UPDF Mountain Division Commander Stephen Mugerwa hands over machine guns recovered from the attackers to FARDC officials KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen joint security...
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DRC and M23 agree to create an international body to oversee ceasefire
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed to create an international body to oversee a ceasefire that has yet to take hold. M23, which receives backing from Rwanda, controls much of North and South Kivu in the country’s...
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WAR AGAINST DRUG TRAFFICKING: NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Concealed In Frozen Snails, Bulb
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA says its Officials have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothes. The agency said on Sunday that the shipments were destined for the...
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UK Public Health Assistant Arrested In Lagos with Tramadol Concealed In Frozen Snails
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothes destined for the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Democratic...
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Case involving two Utahns accused of attempting a military coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo could include classified information
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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — In a federal court case involving two Utahns accused of attempting a coup d’état in the Democratic Republic of Congo, U.S. attorneys are saying classified information may be at play as the case proceeds to trial. Led by...
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