Word of the Day: “Where there is love there is life.” – Maahtma Gangdhi

Today in history, we recall the pirate Blackbeard’s bold seizure of a French ship transporting 455 enslaved Africans. In a brazen act of piracy, he marooned them on a Caribbean island, providing them with three tons of beans for sustenance. Compelling the ship’s crew to remain, Blackbeard commandeered the vessel, claimed it as his flagship, and christened it the Queen Anne’s Revenge.

News from Africa and beyond (November 28, 2023).

Nigeria:

1. BREAKING: Gun Battle between Police, Unknown Gunmen leaves Several Dead in Anambra [VIDEO]

• Summary: A gun battle in Anambra State between unknown gunmen and security operatives results in multiple casualties.
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1. Appeal court sacks Assembly Deputy Speaker

• Summary: The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismisses the Deputy Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Jamilu Umaru Dahiru Barade.
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1. BREAKING: Tinubu seeks Senate’s approval for fresh $8.69 billion, €100 million loans

• Summary: President Bola Tinubu requests the Senate’s approval for a substantial loan as part of the federal government’s external borrowing plan.
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1. President Tinubu Leaves Nigeria For UAE Wednesday – DETAILS

• Summary: President Bola Tinubu is set to attend the COP28 Climate Summit in the UAE.
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1. Emefiele to remain in prison over failure to meet N300 million bail condition [VIDEO]

• Summary: Former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele remains imprisoned due to unmet bail conditions.
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1. 4 Security Operatives Gunned Down In Exchange Of Fire With Unknown Gunmen In Anambra

• Summary: A gun duel in Anambra State between unknown gunmen and security operatives results in the death of four security personnel.
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1. Tinubu Has Been Able To Do What No President Has Been Able To Do In The History Of Nigeria – Dapo Abiodun

• Summary: Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, praises President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for achieving a unique feat in Nigeria’s history.
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1. KCee and E Money buy brand new car for Ojazzy, the boy who played native flute in KCee’s song, Ojapiano

• Summary: Nigerian celebrities Kcee and E Money gift a brand new car to Ojazzy, the young musician who played the native flute in the viral song Ojapiano.
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1. Ekiti Government fights for Chef Dammy, drags her pastor to court over arrest

• Summary: The Ekiti State Government takes legal action against Pastor Samuel Adegoke, demanding N10 million in damages for the arrest of Chef Dammy.
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1. Alleged Killer Of Rivers DPO Speaks From Hiding
   • Summary: Gift David Okpara, the prime suspect in the murder of a Rivers State DPO, denies involvement in the crime from his hiding place.
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     Kenya:
2. BREAKING; Court Now Gives Ruto’s Govt Power to Collect House Levy Until 10th Jan 2024, No Refunds

• Summary: The High Court grants the Ruto government the authority to collect the house levy tax until January 10, 2024, with no refunds to be given.
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1. Quickmart clarifies position on allegedly misuse of unga ‘discount’ deals

• Summary: Quickmart Supermarket clarifies its position regarding a social media statement about the misuse of unga discount deals.
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1. Moment of Drama in Supreme Court as Judge Orders Govt Lawyer to Sit Down Over “Insulting” Remarks

• Summary: A Supreme Court session is disrupted when a government lawyer’s remarks lead to a reprimand from Justice David Majanja.
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1. Gachagua Appeals With Judges After Nullification Of The Housing Levy, Sends This Message

• Summary: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua appeals to High Court Judges following the nullification of the Housing Levy.
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1. Kenyans praise Okiya Omtatah after Court declares Housing Levy ‘unconstitutional’

• Summary: The High Court declares the Housing Levy unconstitutional, leading to widespread praise for Okiya Omtatah.
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1. “Something Is Happening” Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo Reveals Why He Is Grateful

• Summary: Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo expresses happiness after planting grains, sharing photos of himself at his farm.
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1. Situation at Defence Headquarters in Nairobi as CDF General Ogolla Takes Charge at Key Event

• Summary: Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla hosts National Defence College participants at Defence Headquarters in Nairobi.
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1. Man Comes Home, Kills Wife, Drives Her Dead Body To A Nightclub To Party With Her Before Doing This

• Summary: A tragic incident in Kericho highlights the need for societal support systems and awareness to prevent domestic violence.
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1. The 12 greatest goals in Premier League history (Ranked)

• Summary: A list of the top 12 Premier League goals of all time, including Alejandro Garnacho’s bicycle kick and Wayne Rooney’s overhead kick.
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1. Laughter At High Court as Justice Meoli Makes Fun of Ruto’s 5% Failed Tax
   • Summary: Lady Justice Christine Meoli brings a light moment to the High Court during the Finance Act 2023 judgement.
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Ethiopia:

1. Severe Humanitarian Crisis Plagues Tigray Region, Women Bearing the Brunt

• Summary: A severe humanitarian crisis continues in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, with women particularly affected by violence and lack of support.
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1. Addis Abeba Trade Bureau to Outsource Distribution of Subsidized Food Items

• Summary: The Addis Abeba Trade Bureau is set to outsource six major services, including the distribution of basic food items.
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1. Over 50 Ethnic Amhara Reported Massacred in Arsi, Oromia Region

• Summary: Reports indicate a massacre of over 50 ethnic Amhara community members in the Arsi zone of Ethiopia’s Oromia region.
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1. Over 210 People Die from Starvation in Tigray Region

• Summary: A severe famine in the Abergelle-Chilla Woreda of Tigray Region has resulted in over 210 deaths.
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1. Berhanu Tekleyared Released on Bail

• Summary: Berhanu Tekleyared, arrested near the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Addis Ababa, has been released on bail.
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1. Traders Concerned as Misinformation Impacts Donkey Meat Market

• Summary: Traders in Ethiopian cities, especially in Addis Ababa, are worried about a significant decline in their market due to false information regarding donkey meat consumption.
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1. Top 5 Benefits and Uses of Ginger Oil

• Summary: Ginger essential oil is gaining popularity for its benefits in relieving anxiety, supporting hair health, and easing muscle pain.
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1. Ethiopian Organizations Write Open Letter to U.S. Secretary of State

• Summary: Twenty-two Ethiopian civic organizations have written to the U.S. Secretary of State protesting the embassy’s reference to Addis Ababa as Finfiné.
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1. Ramos Appeals to Referee for VAR Check in Sevilla’s Game

• Summary: Sergio Ramos, playing for Sevilla, made a controversial appeal to the referee for a VAR check after receiving a yellow card.
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1. Ethiopian Tax Authorities Collect 194 Million Birr in Four Months
   • Summary: The Ethiopian Ministry of Revenues reports nearly 194 billion Birr collected in tax and related revenues in the first four months of the fiscal year.
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Ghana:

1. “‘She’s A Threat To Ghanaian Families’ – Hajia Bintu Causes Stir Online With Latest Video” – Read more
2. “Attempted ritual: Boy, 2, rescued by hunter in a bush at Senya Bereku” – Read more
3. “Sugar Daddy Vs Side Chick: Court Orders Deborah To Pay Sugar Daddy Ghc10,000 After Throwing Out Her Case” – Read more
4. “(STRANGE) A father set up camera in daughter’s room to find out why she wakes up with bruises every morning” – Read more
5. “Mother Wallows In Pains, Baby Mother Breaks Down In Tears At Rapper 2pm’s Burial Ceremony” – Read more
6. “5 Benefits Of Consuming Cloves Everyday” – Read more
7. “Asamoah Gyan Screams After Visiting Emmanuel Adebayor’s Mansion” – Read more
8. “See The New MTN Tariffs Effected November 28, 2023” – Read more
9. “I’m Tired to Be Single, Looking For A Man – Beautiful Woman Takes Notice Board To Street To Advertise Herself (See Photos)” – Read more
10. “I collapsed several times in Kuami Eugene’s house – Mary” – Read more

South Africa:

1. “EFF Accuses ANC Of Abusing State Funds After They Bought A Fleet Of Cars” – Read more
2. “RIP: 3 children died after they went missing, look at where their dead bodies were found (photos)” – Read more
3. “ANC Chairperson was embarrassed by Ramaphosa, he could not answer this simple question” – Read more
4. “Minister Suspects Those Who Robbed Her And Bodyguards Work In Security Services” – Read more
5. “Court scuffle leads to Senzo Meyiwa murder accused now being handcuffed” – Read more
6. “Bad News For Kaizer Chiefs After Swallows Win” – Read more
7. “A look into the most feared (alleged) crime boss in SA, Ralph Stanfield” – Read more
8. “Details Of The Accident That Killed Pirates Legend Revealed” – Read more
9. “WATCH: ‘I slept for two hours on his chest‘ – Babes Wodumo recalls the day Mampintsha died” – Read more
10. “Lead Investigator contradicts Ntanzi’s claim” – Read more

Tanzania:

1. “ATF Marathon receives Tshs 17 million from GGML” – Read more
2. “Corruption body hails Tanzania’s resolve against graft” – Read more
3. “Regulator announces new bus fares” – Read more
4. “Pinda encourages high veggies intake in fighting NCDs” – Read more
5. “CCM women wing reacts on Gekul’s saga” – Read more
6. “Abdelhak Benchikha: Newly appointed Simba coach arrives in Dar” – Read more
7. “14 perish in bus accident in Tanzania” – Read more
8. “7 Animals that do not sleep” – Read more
9. “‘I’m 6ft3 and finally found a man who can handle me – so many lads are insecure'” – Read more
10. “Bodybuilders who died too young after influencer’s tragic death – including Mr Olympia” – Read more
11. “Jennifer Lawrence slept with director of film which she admits she ‘doesn’t understand'” – Read more
12. “Simba players call for patience” – Read more
13. “5 Animals With No Predators” – Read more
14. “Hamas terrorists’ chilling arsenal revealed to include Russian-made AK-47s and thermobaric grenades” – Read more

Uganda:

1. “VIDEO: South Sudanese President Struggles To Speak At The EAC Summit” – Read more
2. “REVEALED: Here’s How Kabaka Earns Billions of Money to Run His Kingdom” – Read more
3. “Speaker Among Bows to Opposition Demands, Orders M7 Ministers to Present a Statement on Abduction of Ugandans Tomorrow.” – Read more
4. “The top 10 poorest countries in the world are all in Africa” – Read more
5. “Inquiry into MP Zaake’s ‘misconduct’ case adjourned” – Read more
6. “REVEALED: The Bitter Truth On How The Media Misled The Public About Katanga’s Gruesome Death” – Read more
7. “Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table as Arsenal go top but Man Utd’s win makes little difference | The Sun” – Read more
8. “AUDIO! Lwaki Ssegirinya yalagiddwa okudda awaka, yetaaga ssaala” – Read more
9. “Israeli Airstrikes Target Damascus Airport After Syria Shot Down IDF Missiles| 2-Front War Looms Large?” – Read more
10. “Govt sets new terms for land registration” – Read more
11. “TV star says he’s ‘humbled’ to be tattooed on Man Utd star Garnacho and cheekily asks him to join rivals Liverpool” – Read more
12. “VIDEO; Diamond, Zari, Zuchu, Shakib spend all night making merry in same hotel” – Read more
13. “Kaboyo appointed BAT-Uganda non-executive member” – Read more
14. “Getting married, boy and girl must get these 6 medical tests done, life will be healthy” – Read more
15. “‘Balaalo’ Demo: RDC Warns Protestors” – Read more

Haiti:

1. “Canada continues to urge its citizens to leave Haiti or avoid traveling to the country” – Read more
2. “In Burkina Faso, jihadists attacked an army detachment in a northern city” – Read more
3. “Influencer Poupette Kenza fined 50,000 euros” – Read more
4. “Withdrawal of the association contract of the Averroès private Muslim high school in Lille voted” – Read more
5. “iciHaïti – Cayes: Major parking problem” – Read more

Senegal:

1. “CAN 2023: Minister Lat Diop announces fan zones in the country’s 46 departments and 1 in the Diaspora” – Read more
2. “Shortage of police officers in Senegal: alarming statistics revealed by Interior Minister Sikidi Kaba” – Read more
3. “Senegal – Coline Fay case, under arrest warrant: France issues a statement and …” – Read more
4. “Macky Sall: ‘It’s time to silence the guns to settle our differences through dialogue'” – Read more
5. “Fally Ipupa’s concert: Aya Nakamura creates a big controversy (video)” – Read more

Benin:

1. “Les points d’accord et de désaccord entre Talon et les Démocrates” – President Patrice Talon discusses agreements and disagreements with the Les Démocrates party. Read more
2. “Patrice Talon échange avec la Police pour l’amélioration de la sécurité” – President Patrice Talon holds a meeting with police officials to improve security. Read more
3. “L’art contemporain du Bénin en Martinique en décembre” – Contemporary art from Benin to be exhibited in Martinique in December. Read more
4. “Les producteurs et commerçants de soja invités à la vigilance” – Soybean producers and traders urged to be vigilant. Read more
5. “115 milliards FCFA pour 35 projets au Ministère de l’Agriculture” – 115 billion FCFA allocated for 35 projects in the Ministry of Agriculture. Read more

Liberia:

1. “CDC rebukes misleading police report linking suspect Emmanuel Williams as CDC supporter” – The CDC party refutes claims linking suspect Emmanuel Williams to their party, stating he is a supporter of the Unity Party. Read more
2. “More Support For Deputy Speaker Koffa Ascendancy To 55th Speakership” – Deputy Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa gains significant support from lawmakers for the 55th Speakership. Read more
3. “President Weah Explains What Led To His Early Decision To Concede Runoff Elections” – President Weah discusses his early concession in the runoff elections, citing lack of unity in his party. Read more
4. “Jimmy Carter set to lead presidents, first ladies in mourning and celebrating Rosalynn Carter” – A memorial for Rosalynn Carter will see a gathering of U.S. first ladies and presidents, including Jimmy Carter. Read more
5. “Israel, Hamas Prepare Lists of Hostages to Release After Agreement to Extend Ceasefire by Two Days.” – Israel and Hamas prepare for hostage release following a ceasefire extension in Gaza. Read more

Global news headlines:

1. “Exclusive: China’s Alipay to sell its stake in India’s Zomato for nearly $400 million -sources” – Read more
2. “Ukrainian soldier says he crawled for 3 days to escape after he was stranded behind enemy lines” – Read more
3. “Grave digger killer (34) who claimed girlfriend took her own life is jailed for mum-of-two’s manslaughter” – Read more
4. “Deal: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB Samsung T9 portable SSDs still available at their lowest prices” – Read more
5. “New Betterworks Study Reveals AI Use and Workforce Views One Year After ChatGPT’s Launch” – Read more
6. “EXCLUSIVE: Beckley Retreats Kicks Off 2024 With New Program For Personal Discovery & Transformation” – Read more
7. “Work starts on new Dart station between Shankill and Bray” – Read more
8. “Kek Entertainment secures $8M to drive cross-platform gaming” – Read more
9. “Receiver appointed over Dublin 4 home of developer Greg Kavanagh as his brother drops bid to jail him” – Read more
10. “Kevin Korte” – Read more
11. “The Digital Brainwave And AI’s Game-Changing Grip On Advertising” – Read more
12. “Autry Showcases the Adaptability of the Reelwind Sneaker Collection” – Read more
13. “The Best Travel Tuesday Deals To Shop Today: Save On Airfare, Hotels And More” – Read more
14. “Capturing methane from the air would slow global warming. Can it be done?” – Read more
15. “Introducing The Oris Divers Seventy-Five Calibre 400 C.04 Collective” – Read more
16. “The Next Generation Of AI-First Customer Support” – Read more
17. “HelloFresh Brings Back Elf Inspired Spaghetti Meal Kit For The Holidays” – Read more
18. “Strictly Come Dancing’s Layton Williams Responds To Shirley Ballas ‘Feud’ Reports” – Read more
19. “Sabarimala pilgrim killed after car rams a van in Idukki” – Read more
20. “It’s The Last ‘Destiny 2’ Season Ever, So Let’s Rank Them” – Read more
21. “The Practical Impact Of AI For The Masses” – Read more
22. “India said to ease capital, disclosure rules for passive funds” – Read more
23. “Fish kill: 2,000 animals die from pollution in river near Derry” – Read more
24. “Longford gears up for eagerly awaited return of ‘Operation Blue Light Santa’” – Read more
25. “Take-Two Interactive sued over use of virtual currency” – Read more

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