Word of the Day: “God calls each and every star by name. It’s not likely He has forgotten yours.” – Louie Giglio
Today in history in 1988, “The musical Sarafina!, about students during the Soweto Uprising, opens in New York. The show, written and directed by Mbongeni Ngema and with music by Hugh Masekela, receives positive reviews from critics. A movie adaptation will be made in 1992.” – Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/28-jan
News highlights from Africa and beyond (January 28, 2024).
Nigeria:
- ECOWAS Reacts To Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger’s Withdrawal From Body
Read more - Kidnapping epidemic: Insiders have hands in Nigeria’s security crisis – Afenifere
Read more - Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger withdraw from ECOWAS
Read more - Akpabio’s Aide Feared Dead As APC Supporters Clash Over New Year’s Largesse
Read more - Fubara makes fresh appointments amid fight with lawmakers
Read more - Transfer News: Done Deals, Jurgen Klopp To Barcelona, David De Gea’s Next Club Revealed
Read more - Suspected “One-chance” operators nabbed in Port Harcourt
Read more - Adult film star Jesse Jane’s heartbreaking past from ‘biting ex- boyfriend’ to arrest as she’s found dead in home at 43
Read more - ‘There Is A Civil War Going On In The North Between The Hausas And The Fulani’ – Prof Usman Yusuf
Read more - Relocation of FAAN, CBN: Shettima lampoons those opposing Tinubu’s decision
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Kenya:
- I Gave Ruto Sleepless Nights more than Raila Did During the 2022 Poll- Atwoli
Read more - Form 1 Student Dies 10 Days After Joining School, Family Dismisses Claims That He Was Sick
Read more - Over one million Form 1s report to school – Ministry
Read more - Raila To Snub Kalonzo & Karua As Analyst Predicts His Possible Running Mate In 2027 Elections
Read more - “It’s a Wrong Move” SC Ahmednasir Challenges UDA MP’s Threat of Cutting Judiciary Budget
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Ghana:
- ‘He slapped me’ – Journalist who was allegedly ‘attacked’ by Farouk Mahama recounts
Read more - BNI agents beat, forced some accused persons to unlock their phones without court order – ACP Agordzo
Read more - MFWA backs Hawa Koomson’s media blackout
Read more - UN says Ghanaian peacekeeper killed in violence in South Sudan
Read more - Ghanaian Presby Pastor Samson Afoakwah Jailed In Canada For Defiling Church Member’s 13-Year-Old Girl
Read more - Son beheads father in Central Region: Disturbing Pictures Have Left Many Crying
Read more - Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal smashes sudden death penalty into the crossbar against DR Congo as AFCON favourites crash out of the competition during Mohamed Salah’s absence
Read more - Sad News Hits Ghanaian Musician Opanka
Read more - ECOWAS reacts to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s decision to exit bloc
Read more - Driver dead, another injured in accident on Adukrom Hill [Photos]
Read more - Son beheads father in Central Region: Disturbing Pictures Have Left Many Crying
Read more - Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed Abou Gabal smashes sudden death penalty into the crossbar against DR Congo as AFCON favourites crash out of the competition during Mohamed Salah’s absence
Read more - Sad News Hits Ghanaian Musician Opanka
Read more - ECOWAS reacts to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s decision to exit bloc
Read more - Driver dead, another injured in accident on Adukrom Hill [Photos]
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South Africa:
- President Cyril Ramaphosa’s TV Blooper: Another Hilarious Moment
Read more - ‘Senzo Meyiwa was cheating with Zandie Khumalo’ – Friend
Read more - ‘Drowned’ pupil Latoya (13) buried
Read more - 13-year-old girl who went missing in Seshego has been found alive, look what her family warned about
Read more - 16-year old boy stabs stepfather and mother after spending weekend in jail.
Read more - Feared Mamelodi gangster Vusi ‘Khekhe’ Mathibela jailed for 30 years
Read more - ICYMI: SASSA grant payment THIS week
Read more - Lorch’s surprising first words as a Sundowns star
Read more - 8 Cigarette Brands to Avoid
Read more - Taxi Traveling from Ethiopia to SA Stopped & Searched – See What SAPS Discovered that Led to Arrests
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Tanzania:
- Tanga Port improvement pays off as number of ships surges
Read more - CCM cadre asks elected leaders to address citizens’ concerns
Read more - Taifa tales: Turning AFCON into a comedy extravaganza
Read more - Diamond’s new track storm airwaves
Read more - The country of red eyes, black glasses!
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Cameroon:
- Afcon chaos as goalkeeper sent off after just 17 MINUTES and fans ‘think he is playing basketball’
Read more - Mankon: New Fon Presented To Public
Read more - Various Types Of Hugs In A Relationship And What They Mean
Read more - Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie Becomes Pastor, Starts Online Church
Read more - North West Regional Assembly: Institution Seeks German Cooperation
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Senegal:
- Le camp Mimi Touré débusque un « mercenaire »…le frère d’une ex ministre
Read more - Le Mali, le Burkina Faso et le Niger annoncent officiellement leur départ de la CEDEAO
Read more - « Quand Karim WADE déclare n’avoir jamais voté en France, il a parfaitement raison » (Par Helene Della Chaupin)*
Read more - Terrible annonce pour le Sénégal : « A 90%, il ne jouera pas contre la Côte d’Ivoire »
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Liberia:
- Health practitioners brainstorm on CPD information
Read more - Lack of scientific data undermines Liberia’s fisheries sector
Read more - Chambers finally concedes defeat
Read more - Government tight-lipped on Annual Message budget
Read more - China-Liberia commit to diplomatic partnership
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Benin:
- La 1ère promotion ‘’Arnauld AKAKPO’’ prête pour le renforcement entrepreneurial
Read more - 1 mort et 1 blessé dans un accident à Dassa-Zoumè
Read more - Une délégation marocaine reçue par El Hadj Ibrahima IDRISSOU au CASB
Read more - Un policier meurt dans un accident de circulation
Read more - La maîtresse déposée en prison après la mort des écoliers
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Haiti:
- Dossier CNE : le juge Al Duniel Dimanche lève le gel des comptes bancaires de Martine Moïse
Read more - Le juge Al Duniel Dimanche rectifie et ordonne le dégel des comptes bancaires de Martine Moïse
Read more - ASSASSINAT DE GARRY TESSE: Le Fil Macabre D’un Crime Abominable
Read more - Corruption au CNE : Cholzer Chancy transféré au pénitencier national
Read more - L’ex-député Cholzer Chancy arrêté dans le cadre d’un scandale de détournement de fonds au CNE
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Global news:
- HIMSS to showcase new modernized INFRAM at global conference
Read more - ASM Global Announces Record ‘Global Month Of Giving’
Read more - Bluegreen Aphids Develop Insecticide Resistance: A New Challenge for Global Agriculture
Read more - Surge in Global Travel Interest Sparks Introduction of New Airline Routes for 2024
Read more - Russia Pivots Towards New Economic Order Amid Global Tensions
Read more - Collaboration Is Gateway to Success Under New Global Tax Rules
Read more - H.I.G. Capital Expands Global Footprint with New Dubai Office
Read more - Amare Global Appoints Oliver Dibblee as New Chief Growth Officer
Read more - Global Atomic Clarifies Niger’s Suspension of New Mining Permits
Read more - PUBG Esports unveils two new Global Partner Teams
Read more - Worldcoin Presses Forward With New ‘Friendly’ Orb Design Amid Global Scrutiny
Read more - Global Surge in Leisure Travel and New Flight Routes to Enhance Tourism in 2024
Read more - MINT Appoints Lorenzo Larini as New CEO to Drive Global Expansion
Read more - Cushman & Wakefield Names New CEO Of Global Occupier Services
Read more - Global Village Welcome Center celebrates Lunar New Year
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