Word of the Day: “If an enemy learns your dance, he/she dances it the crooked way.” – Eritrean Proverb

Today in history in 2018, “Shannon-Obgnai Abeda becomes the first athlete to compete for Eritrea in a winter Olympics, in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The alpine skier in the Giant Slalom was born in Canada when his Eritrean parents fled oppression. Eritrea’s country team has only one member, so Abeda carries Eritrea’s flag in the Olympics opening parade.” – Source: https://www.africatodayyesterday.org/days/09-feb

News highlights from Africa and beyond (February 09, 2024).

Nigeria:

• “AFCON 2023: President Tinubu will watch Nigeria vs Cote d’Ivoire live in Abidjan – CAF”: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria is set to attend the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final between Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire in Abidjan. Read more
• “Tinubu Giving Us Renewed Hardship – Protest Spreads To Osun State As Nigerians Lament Economic Downturn”: Protests have spread to Osun State as Nigerians express their frustration over the economic challenges under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Read more
• “AFCON 2023: I still love South Africa, says Nwabali after heroics against Bafana Bafana”: Super Eagles’ goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who plays for Chippa United in South Africa, expresses his continued affection for the country despite the recent AFCON match tensions. Read more
• “Minimum wage: Investigate Tinubu presidency – PDP tells NASS”: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) urges the National Assembly to investigate President Tinubu’s presidency over a leaked memo related to the new national minimum wage. Read more
• “Four insurgents killed as soldiers rescue 11 kidnap victims in Kaduna”: Nigerian Army troops in Kaduna State have killed four insurgents and rescued 11 kidnap victims during a patrol in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area. Read more
• “A Young Millionaire Ifeanyichukwu Dies While Erecting A Dream House In His Village”: A young Nigerian millionaire, Mr. Nweke Ifeanyichukwu, tragically passed away at the age of 48 while constructing his dream house in his village. Read more
• “Chinese sports authorities cancel Argentina vs Nigeria friendly amid backlash over Lionel Messi’s failure to play for Inter Miami in Hong Kong”: The planned friendly match between Argentina and Nigeria has been canceled by Chinese sports authorities due to Lionel Messi’s absence in a recent Inter Miami match in Hong Kong. Read more
• “Police Engage Kidnappers In Gun Battle, Kill Notorious Gunrunners, Kidnappers, Recover Arms”: The Nigerian Police Force’s FID-IRT squad has successfully neutralized notorious bandits and kidnappers in a recent operation, recovering arms in the process. Read more
• “APC chieftain, four other Nigerians who died watching Super Eagles match”: This article recalls five Nigerians, including an APC chieftain, who tragically passed away while watching the Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana match in the AFCON semi-final. Read more
• “AFCON: Avoid Watching Football If Hypertensive, Doctors Warn”: Medical experts advise hypertensive patients to avoid watching football or engaging in activities that could excite or stress the heart, following the deaths of some fans during the Nigeria vs South Africa match. Read more

Kenya:

• “Win Opera News’ Dinner & Gift Vouchers, Get 1st Clue in an Article on Headlines Section of the App”: Opera News invites readers to participate in the “A Journey of Love and Discovery” Valentine’s campaign from February 7th to 14th, enhancing the news-reading experience with surprises. Read more
• “Arati clashes with CS Machogu, county commissioner in Kisii burial”: Education CS Ezekiel Machogu and Kisii Governor Simba Arati clashed at a burial in Kisii, marking another low in efforts to end violent skirmishes at funerals in the region. Read more
• “BREAKING; Man Jumps Off 5 Storey Building in Kasarani after Being Heartbroken by Girlfriend(VIDEO)”: A man in Kasarani jumped off a 5-story building after being heartbroken by his girlfriend, as captured in a viral video. Read more
• “Proud to be a Kenyan: Kenyan’s National anthem ranked one of the best in the world”: Kenya’s national anthem has been ranked as one of the best in the world, a symbol of unity and pride for the nation. Read more
• “Kevin Kang’ethe: 4 Police Officers Fired, 2 Transferred over Escape of Wanted Murder Suspect”: Four officers from Muthaiga Police Station have been interdicted and two supervising officers reassigned after the escape of wanted murder suspect Kevin Kang’ethe. Read more
• “Jowie’s last message on Instagram before heading to prison”: Joseph ‘Jowie’ Irungu was found guilty of murdering businesswoman Monica Kimani in Nairobi in 2018. Media personality Jacque Maribe, his former lover, has been cleared of the murder charge. Read more
• “The Only Powerful Leader Who Can Allegedly Send Ruto Home In 2027 Elections Beating Him Hands Down (Opinion)”: President William Samoei Ruto is expected to face stiff competition in the 2027 General elections. Ruto, who won narrowly in 2022, will seek re-election for a second term. Read more
• “Harry Redknapp makes Aston Villa vs Manchester United prediction and identifies possible danger man”: Harry Redknapp predicts Aston Villa will bounce back from their FA Cup elimination to beat Manchester United in the Premier League, with Leon Bailey ready to cause problems. Read more
• “This Is Genius” Big Win for President Ruto As Kenyan Shilling Stabilizes Against The Dollar”: The Central Bank of Kenya announces the Kenyan shilling is expected to maintain stability, following strategic monetary policies aimed at bolstering the currency. Read more
• “Just In; Tax Woes for Boda Riders As Gov’t Proposes Weekly Ksh 1,000 Levy”: Boda Boda Riders face a new financial burden as the government proposes a weekly tax of 1,000 Kenyan shillings, set to commence in March. Read more
• “Kenya Power announces scheduled blackout for Saturday”: Kenya Power has issued a notice informing Kenyans of the scheduled power interruption in select parts of the country on Saturday, February 10, 2024. The utility firm stated that the temporary power outage is part of routine maintenance. Read more
• “Mystery: How Jowie Managed to Tie Hands and Feet of Monicah Kimani before Murdering Her”: The death of Monica Kimani was discovered in her Lamuria Gardens apartment, situated in Kilimani on Kitale Lane off Denis Pritt Road. The circumstances of Kimani’s death included taped lips, hands, and feet bound behind her back, suggesting that many men would have been needed to carry out the murder. Read more
• “Avoid Lipa ‘Mdogo Mdogo’ Phones At All Cost For The Following Reasons”: In Kenya, the Lipa Mdogo Mdogo method allows individuals to purchase mobile phones through installments. However, consumers are advised to be cautious with this payment method for various reasons. Read more
• “Half Term: All Primary And Secondary Schools To Break On This Date For The Following Reason”: The school calendar serves as a roadmap for educational pursuits, providing a structured timeline for students. Details on the upcoming half-term break for primary and secondary schools are provided. Read more
• “Jowie releases song moments after court ruling”: Jowie Irungu has released a new gospel song titled “Nakuabudu” moments after Justice Grace Nzioka delivered a guilty verdict in the murder case of Monica Kimani. The song was uploaded on YouTube at 2 pm on Friday. Read more
• “Do You Remember A Bukusu Man Who Married An Indian Lady? See How He Is Enjoying Life”: In 2014, Timothy Khamala, a Bukusu man, surprised many by marrying Sarika Patel, a daughter of a wealthy Asian tycoon. Read more
• “Nurses, Male And Female, Caught Red Handed On Hospital Bed Doing Unthinkable, Beaten Mercilessly”: Two nurses were caught in an intimate encounter within a female ward and faced severe repercussions. Read more
• “Safaricom explains why some customers are not receiving M-Pesa messages”: Safaricom addresses the issue of some customers not receiving M-Pesa messages, attributing it to the use of third-party messaging applications. Read more
• “Police Trace Kelvin Kang’ethe’s Phone Signals, Reveal Whereabouts”: A special multi-agency team has traced Kelvin Kang’ethe’s phone signals to Machakos County in the search for the main suspect in the murder of Kenyan nurse Margaret Mbitu. Read more
• “DCI Releases Image of 51-year-old Woman Arrested In Fedha Estate for Involvement in Drug Trafficking”: The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has intensified its fight against narcotics, leading to the arrest of a 51-year-old woman involved in drug trafficking in Fedha Estate, Nairobi. Read more

Ghana:

• “Two Nurses Beaten Mercilessly By Patients After Being Caught Enjoying ‘TWA-TWA’ In Hospital Ward”: In a shocking turn of events, a peculiar incident unfolded several hours ago at [Hospital Name], involving two nurses who were discovered engaged in an intimate encounter within a female ward. The incident has sparked outrage among patients and raised concerns about the potential risks associated with administering medication while under the influence. Read more
• “How can Ghanaians trust a leader with no plans for…. – Haruna Iddrisu on Bawumia’s policies”: Tamale South Member of Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu says Ghanaians cannot accept a presidential aspirant who launches his policies for the nation without including plans for the agricultural sector. According to him, the agricultural sector employs more than half of the country’s population, therefore for an individual seeking to lead the nation, with no plans to expand that sector, it is a cause for concern. Read more
• “EC To Have Parliament’s Support If It Listens to Ghanaians – Alban Bagbin”: The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has stated that the Electoral Commission of Ghana will receive parliamentary backing concerning its proposed policies on the condition that the Electoral Commission heeds to the electoral needs of the ordinary citizens. Mr. Alban Bagbin made this remark in his speech as the guest speaker at the University of Development Studies’ (UDS) 18th Annual Harmattan School in Tamale on the 8th of February 2024 on the University of Development Studies grounds. Read more
• “We’ll thwart govt’s efforts to exploit us for votes – NABCO trainees”: Trainees of the now-defunct Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) have expressed readiness to thwart any attempt by the government to exploit the NABCO programme for political gains, especially ahead of the 2024 general elections. Despite their efforts, the trainees claim that all attempts to prompt the government to fulfill its payment obligations of the nine-month arrears owed to them have been unsuccessful. Read more
• “Impending govt changes expected as Akufo-Addo plans reshuffle”: The media has received information about an imminent ministerial reshuffle expected to be announced by President Nana Akufo-Addo. Following a meeting held at the Jubilee House on Friday, February 9, conclusive decisions were reached regarding the reshuffle. President Akufo-Addo is gearing up to make significant adjustments to his ministerial appointments, responding to months of public calls for change. Read more
• “Amasaman-Nsawam accident: Details and photos of young midwife who died on eve of her birthday”: The tragic accident on the Amasaman-Nsawam highway claimed the life of young midwife Francisca Asamaniwa Quansah, just hours before her birthday. Read more
• “Free Mason members caught on camera performing rituals deep in the sea — Video”: A viral video shows Free Mason members led by their grandmaster performing rituals in the sea, arriving by ship. Read more
• “A Father Set Up Camera In Daughter’s Room To Find Out Why She Wakes Up With Bruises Every Morning”: Concerned about mysterious bruises on his daughter, a father installs a camera in her room to uncover the cause. Read more
• “Mother pleads with Kudus to pay medical bills for son who got injured celebrating his goal”: A mother seeks assistance from football star Mohammed Kudus for her son’s medical bills after he was injured celebrating Kudus’ goal. Read more
• “Gas runs out mid-cooking? Don’t panic, here is what to do”: Tips for handling the situation when your cooking gas runs out unexpectedly during meal preparation. Read more

Uganda:

• “Museveni Calls Family Meeting To Discuss Mistreatment Of His SFC soldiers, Bodyguards And Escorts”: President Museveni has convened a family meeting to address concerns regarding the treatment of Special Forces (SFC) soldiers, bodyguards, and escorts. Read more
• “REVEALED: See Who Is Who In Muhoozi’s Newly Formed Political Bus”: The MK movement, supporting Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s potential presidency, has rebranded to the Patriotic League Of Uganda, with a new logo but retaining NRM’s party colors. Read more
• “DETAILS: Man accused of stealing girlfriend’s household items says he was just shifting their property to a safe place”: A man accused of stealing his girlfriend’s items claims he was merely relocating them to his sister’s house for safety. Read more
• “UGANDA OLEMWA: School Asks Students To Report With a Chicken As Requirement For Term One”: A Ugandan school has surprised parents by asking new students to bring a live chicken as part of their school requirements for the new term. Read more
• “Ugandan School Shocks Parents By Including a Hen As One of the Students’ School Requirements.”: A school in Kabale has raised eyebrows by asking new students to bring a live chicken worth Ugx 20K as part of their school requirements, causing confusion among parents and students. Read more
• “UNEB Assurance: Official Communication on UCE 2023 Results Release Date Expected”: Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) addresses speculations regarding the release date of the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) 2023 results, following reports circulating on social media. Read more
• “Want to join Uganda Police Force? These are the requirements”: The Ministry of Internal Affairs has listed the minimum qualifications for able-bodied Ugandans who wish to join the Uganda Police Force (UPF) as probationer Police Constables (PPC). Read more
• “Kumi Policeman Wins Over 200 Millions From Sports Betting”: A man in Kumi district has shocked everyone after winning over 200 million from sports betting. Emmanuel Okurut, a retired police officer, met his luck after sacrificing his ‘last penny’. Read more
• “Pr. Suzan Bujjingo Cautions Women on Bedroom Hygiene”: Renowned Ugandan Pastor Aloysious Bujjingo’s wife, Suzan Makula Bujjingo, has issued a caution to women regarding hygiene practices. Read more
• “SHOCKING: Man Impregnates His Mother-In-Law, Says It Was By Mistake”: A man identified as Ibrahim in an interview with Afrimax revealed that he mistakenly impregnated his mother-in-law, only to find out that it was his wife who planned it all. Read more

South Africa:

• “Five key takeaways from Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address”: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s final State of the Nation Address of the sixth administration highlighted the ANC-led government’s successes since the advent of democracy in South Africa, without presenting new ideas for pressing economic and societal issues. Read more
• “SONA 2024: How much will the improved R350 SRD grant be worth now?”: President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed the extension and improvement of the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, raising questions about the potential establishment of a Basic Income Grant. Read more
• “Prophet who ‘predicted’ Zahara’s passing, confirms another celebrity death”: A Zimbabwean-born prophet, who claims to have predicted the deaths of Zahara, AKA, and Costa Titch, has issued a warning about another impending celebrity death. Read more
• “‘This is what SA woke up to, death confirmed”: A turf war between rival Zamazama factions in Soweto’s Dube Village resulted in a fatal incident on Tshekedi Street, leaving one man dead. Read more
• “‘Ordered from Wish?’ Minister mocked over Versace ‘dupe’ at SONA”: Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni faced criticism for wearing a dress to the State of the Nation (SONA) that was accused of plagiarizing a Versace design, sparking a debate over the encouragement to “wear local” at the event. Read more
• “RIP, this is the Spar lady who allegedly committed suicide after trending on a viral video, see her”: A young woman, employed at Spar, tragically took her own life after a private video meant for her partner was leaked online, becoming a public spectacle. Read more
• “He is being stupid” Thato allegedly is tired of playing character Sis Maria”: Thato Joseph, known for his stage name SisMaria, has expressed his desire to be recognized for his other talents, indicating he is tired of playing the character that gained social media fame. Read more
• “There is no permanent friend or enemy in politics” Look Who Spotted With Zuma That Left SA In shock”: Former President Jacob Zuma was recently seen with Makhosi Khoza, a former ANC member who left the party in 2017, sparking political speculation. Read more
• “Why does Napoli striker Victor Osimhen wear a mask?”: Victor Osimhen, Napoli’s star striker, is known for wearing a protective mask during matches, contributing to his distinctive appearance on the field. Read more
• “Burning man seen running in Ekurhuleni parking lot”: A man was hospitalized with severe burns after allegedly attempting to steal cables from a transformer in Edenvale, Ekurhuleni, and catching fire. Read more

Tanzania:

• “US museum hands looted artefacts back to Ghana”: The king of Ghana’s traditional Asante kingdom – known as the Asantehene – has received seven royal artefacts that were looted from the kingdom nearly 150 years ago. The items were repatriated from the Fowler Museum, based at the University of California in the US, and handed over to King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during a ceremony on Thursday. Read more
• “‘My memory is fine’ – Biden hits back at special counsel”: US President Joe Biden has hit back angrily at an investigation that found he mishandled top secret files and struggled to recall key life events. “My memory is fine,” he insisted in a surprise news briefing. He gave an emotional response to a claim that he could not recollect when his son died, saying: “How the hell dare he raise that?” Read more
• “GGML power substation project almost ready”: The construction of Geita Gold Mining Company Limited (GGML) electricity substation and distribution lines has reached 95 per cent making visible its efforts to start using electricity from the national grid. The GGML’s Principal Reliability Engineer, Maftah Seif said on Thursday that the project is expected to be completed in the middle of March depending on power availability from Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (Tanesco) for hot synchronisation. Read more
• “BoT: Financial sector remains stable”: The risks to financial stability were moderate on account of a positive economic outlook, reinforced by a stable macroeconomic and business environment. According to the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) Monetary Policy Report for January this year, the banking sector which is the largest part of the financial sector, was liquid, profitable and adequately capitalised despite facing a scarcity of foreign currency. Read more
• “Political will spurs dramatic drop in FGM practices”: Political will has been mentioned as among the major helpful factors towards a dramatic drop in the Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practices in the country. The stakeholders made the appraisal on Thursday here during the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey (TDHS-MIS) results dissemination to Lake Zone health service providers, which was organised by National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Read more
• “Meet Meghan Walker, the stunning track and field star taking Nebraska Huskers college team and social media by storm”: Nebraska Huskers track and field star Meghan Walker has continued to be a rising star on social media. The South Dakota native is just a freshman and shows off her creative talents on Instagram and TikTok. In high school, Walker was a two-time South Dakota track and field state champion. Read more
• “Boy or girl? Why a man determines the gender of a baby”: Have you ever wondered what dictates whether a tiny life blossoms into a boy or a girl? Many Kenyan parents are usually anxious to know the gender of their baby and with the advancement in technology, a baby’s gender can be known even before birth. It’s not uncommon for soon-to-be parents to harbor secret hopes or dreams about their baby’s gender. Read more
• “Polish President arrives in Dar, welcomed by Samia”: DAR ES SALAAM: President Samia Suluhu Hassan has welcomed the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda at the State House in Dar es Salaam this morning as the latter starts his state visit to three African countries. The Polish President’s visit to Tanzania is poised to bolster bilateral ties between the two countries and pave the way for enhanced cooperation across various sectors, pundits have forecasted. Read more
• “Surrender or get killed, military warns terrorists”: -Neutralized 266 terrorists, arrested 463 others in January, 2024-Saved N2.8bn for FG from attempted oil theftBy Bayo DavidsNigerian military troops executing various operations across the country have warned terrorists and insurgents in the land to either surrender or get killed in their campaign of violence against innocent Nigerians. Read more
• “People Say I’m a Bad Parent Because of the Way I Look but I Want to Prove Them All Wrong”: Lily Lu, a transgender woman, proudly wears her identity on her heavily inked skin. Lily’s body is a canvas of tattoos, piercings, and extreme modifications. Despite her captivating appearance, Lily is no stranger to judgment, particularly when it comes to assumptions about her parenting skills. Read more

Cameroon:

• “Separatists kidnap relatives of gov’t forces demand release of civilians”: Separatist forces in the North West region kidnapped six individuals, including relatives of government forces, in Bamessing, demanding the release of civilians. Read more
• “Seven countries that have been banned from playing in the FIFA World Cup”: Only seven countries have been banned from participating in the FIFA World Cup in the history of the game. Read more
• “Experts list drugs which bitter kola makes ineffective”: Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of bitter kola on the effectiveness and safety of many drugs, including antibiotics, painkillers, and even malarial medicines. Read more
• “‘Black alien’ with extreme body modifications shocks fans after sharing ‘new look'”: A man who has decided to become a ‘Black Alien’ over the past few years has shared a ‘new look’ with his Instagram followers. Read more
• “41 years of death, destruction, and corruption are Paul Biya’s legacy”: Paul Biya’s 41-year rule in Cameroon has been marked by death, destruction, and corruption, setting many cruel precedents in Yaoundé. Read more

Ethiopia:

• “News: PM Abiy, Tigray Interim admin meet in wake of differences on ‘referendum’, drought response”: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his cabinet members met with a delegation led by Getachew Reda, President of the Interim Administration of Tigray, and senior officials of the TPLF. Read more
• “USAID and LEGO Foundation celebrate the one-year anniversary of the $46 Million Project to Support Crisis-Affected Children in Ethiopia”: The project aims to support children affected by crises in Ethiopia. Read more
• “Ethiopia’s Finance Minister says War in the country increased deficit financing”: Ethiopia’s Minister For Finance, Ahmed Shide, discusses the impact of war and other factors on the country’s macro-economic performance. Read more
• “Ethiopian Parliament Approved Deputy Prime Minister, FM and Health Minister”: The Ethiopian Parliament approved new appointments for Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister, and Health Minister. Read more
• “Fano release new statement: Merawi Massacre indicate how low the regime sunk”: Fano leaders from Gojam released a statement calling for coordination and collaboration among Amhara people, defense force members, and Prosperity Party officials. Read more

Senegal:

• “Heurts au Sénégal, la nouvelle réaction de l’Union européenne : « Nous appelons les autorités du Sénégal à… »”: The European Union has issued a new response to the unrest in Senegal, calling on the Senegalese authorities to take specific actions. Read more
• “Urgent : L’ancien lutteur Mame Gorgui Ndiaye est mort gazé par les lacrymogènes (photo)”: Former Senegalese wrestler Mame Gorgui Ndiaye has reportedly died from tear gas exposure. Read more
• “Dialogue avec Macky : La liste des participants s’allonge”: The list of political actors agreeing to dialogue with President Macky Sall continues to grow, including members from various political parties and coalitions. Read more
• “Urgent : Dr Abdourahmane Diouf gazé en pleine déclaration, une journaliste blessée”: Dr. Abdourahmane Diouf was exposed to tear gas during a statement, resulting in a journalist being injured. Read more
• “Report de la Présidentielle : Thiès et Kolda entrent en jeu (Vidéo)”: Following the postponement of the presidential election, residents of Thiès and Kolda have joined the protests, expressing their disagreement with the decision. Read more

Liberia:

• “Speaker Koffa Orders Payroll Audit For Employees Of The House Of Representatives”: The Speaker of the 55th National Legislature, Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa, has ordered an “Employee Payroll Audit” to identify and rectify any discrepancies in the payroll, particularly aiming to eliminate ghost employees. Read more
• “LRA’s Customs Busts Tax Fraud Recovers Thousands in Revenue”: The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has intercepted and impounded three 40-foot containers, revealing a significant case of falsely declared goods aimed at defrauding the Liberian Government of substantial revenue. Read more
• “Liberia: AASU Opens Its Presidential Office And Calls For Policy Reform In Africa”: The President of the All Africa Students Union (AASU), Mr. Varney Alieu Jersey, opened his presidential office in Monrovia, calling for policy reform in Africa. Read more
• “Liberia: Senate Confirms Sara Beysolow Nyanti as Foreign Minister”: Despite concerns over her academic credentials, the Liberian Senate has unanimously confirmed Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti as the new Foreign Affairs Minister of Liberia. Read more
• “Emirates Park Zoo and Resort welcomed into WAZA family, signifying commitment to protecting wildlife”: Emirates Park Zoo and Resort has been recognized as an Institution Member of WAZA (World Association of Zoos and Aquariums), highlighting its commitment to conservation and animal welfare. Read more

Benin:

• “Un site de production et d’expérimentation inauguré”: The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FSA) at the University of Abomey-Calavi inaugurated a production and experimentation site at its entrepreneurial hub in Sèdjè Dénou, Zè commune. The event was attended by ministers of higher education, agriculture, and SMEs, as well as the French ambassador to Benin. Read more
• “Claudine Prudencio invite les présidents à prioriser l’intérêt supérieur des concitoyens”: Claudine Afiavi Prudencio, president of the National Renaissance Party (RN), commented on the withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS, urging the presidents of these countries to prioritize the greater good of their citizens. Read more
• “Un Libanais jugé pour vol du courant de la SBEE”: A Lebanese restaurant owner in Cotonou was tried for stealing electricity from the Beninese Electric Energy Company (SBEE). Read more
• “« Il n’y a pas de perte de revenus pendant 2 ans » (P. TALON)”: President Patrice Talon addressed the issue of mandatory retirement for state officials, ensuring that those affected will receive special treatment to prevent income loss for two years following retirement. Read more
• “Tyaf et Axel Merry dévoilent ‘’Rosalinda’’”: Beninese artists Tyaf and Axel Merryl released a new song titled “Rosalinda,” with the official music video premiering on the afternoon of February 9, 2024. Read more

Haiti:

• “Haïti : plus de 800 victimes en janvier 2024, le mois le plus meurtrier depuis 2 ans, selon l’ONU”: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised alarms over the increasingly dire human rights situation in Haiti, with a dramatic rise in victims of armed violence. Read more
• “Cyberattaques contre Viamedis et Almerys : le parquet de Paris ouvre une enquête après les données volées aux mutuelles de santé”: The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into cyberattacks against two health insurance operators, Viamedis and Almerys, which could be one of the most massive data breaches observed in France. Read more
• “La Maison Blanche critique les commentaires « gratuits » et « déplacés » du procureur spécial Robert Hur sur Joe Biden”: Following a damning report by special prosecutor Robert Hur on Joe Biden, the White House has continued its counter-attack, with Biden dismissing any insinuations about his health. Read more
• “TotalEnergies a réalisé plus de 19 milliards d’euros de bénéfices en 2023, les plus importants de son histoire”: TotalEnergies achieved a net profit of 21.4 billion dollars (19.8 billion euros) in 2023, setting a new record after its historic result in 2022. Read more
• “iciHaïti – AVIS : Manifestations armées interdites”: In a note dated February 5, 2024, Me Edler Guillaume, the Government Commissioner of Port-au-Prince, acknowledges the ongoing demonstrations in the capital. He recognizes the population’s right to protest, in accordance with Article 31 of the Haitian Constitution of 1987. Read more

Global news:

• “The wife of a famed Tennessee sheriff died in a 1967 unsolved shooting. Agents just exhumed her body”: Authorities have exhumed the body of the wife of a famed former Tennessee sheriff more than a half-century after she was fatally shot in a still-unsolved killing. Read more
• “DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Blind faith of the Church fuels asylum racket”: The case of suspected chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi highlights the complicity of the Church in Britain’s immigration racket, with his asylum granted after a priest vouched for his conversion from Islam to Christianity. Read more
• “Mama June Gets Court Date to Determine Custody of Late Daughter Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell’s 11-Year-Old Child”: Mama June Shannon is headed to court to fight for custody of her late daughter Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell’s eldest child, following Anna’s death from cancer. Read more
• “California Earthquake Temporarily Closes Rides at Disneyland”: A 4.6 magnitude earthquake in California briefly shut down most attractions at Disneyland Resort, highlighting the park’s vulnerability to natural disasters. Read more
• “Tekken 8 DLC Characters Supposedly Leaked”: A new leak suggests the first three DLC characters coming to Tekken 8, sparking speculation among fans of the fighting game series. Read more
• “Manhunt underway for Tennessee man suspected of fatally shooting sheriff’s deputy and injuring another, officials say”: A search is underway in east Tennessee for Kenneth Dehart, 42, suspected of shooting and killing a sheriff’s deputy and injuring another during a traffic stop. Read more
• “Kelantan Islamic laws decision solely made by apex court, Malaysian PM Anwar says”: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the Federal Court’s decision to annul 16 provisions in the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code was made solely by the apex court and has nothing to do with the government. Read more
• “How to get Sequestered Mane in Granblue Fantasy Relink”: In Granblue Fantasy: Relink, players need certain materials to raise the level cap on weapons, including a very rare material called Sequestered Mane, which is a legendary drop available in the endgame. Read more
• “Asking for a friend: ‘When I tell girls I’m autistic, most of them don’t know how to handle it and some have ghosted me. Should I just keep quiet about it?’”: An individual shares their experience of disclosing their autism in relationships and the challenges it brings, including being ghosted by some. Read more
• “‘Baby boomers are the new backpackers’ – how to find the best deals as an older traveller”: Older travelers, with more time to travel off-peak, can take advantage of lower fares and last-minute deals, presenting an opportunity to see the world. Read more

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