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Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM),Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa has said the commission is making arrangements to evacuate Nigerians from Sudan. She, however, explained that it is impossible for any flights to leave at this time. This is contained in a statement by Mr Gabriel Odu, Media, Public Relations and …

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez announced that he will not stand for reelection in October’s vote — a surprise move that deepened uncertainty in the crisis-wracked country. The news comes as Latin America’s third-largest economy has seen inflation soar to almost 22 percent in the last three months and more than …

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for a ceasefire of “at least three days” in Sudan over Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. “We are living a very important moment in the Muslim calendar. I think this is the right moment …

In separate interviews with Al Jazeera, the leaders of Sudan’s rival military forces have refused to negotiate with each other, as fighting continues for a sixth day.The comments by army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his chief rival, Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader General Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, dimmed …

Fighting continues for a sixth day in Khartoum as the second attempt at a ceasefire breaks down. Nearly 300 people have been killed in the past five days, according to the UN health agency. Thousands of people have fled Khartoum for safety. The 177 Egyptian soldiers captured by the RSF …

Security forces confront supporters of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro invading Planalto Presidential Palace in Brasilia on January 8, 2023. – Hundreds of supporters of Brazil’s far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed into Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court Sunday, in a dramatic protest …

At least 78 people have been killed in a crush at a school in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, just days ahead of Eid al-Fitr festival, according to Houthi officials and media. The crush happened late on Wednesday as hundreds of people crowded into a school in the Bab al-Yemen district of …

Erling Haaland’s goal ended Bayern Munich’s hopes of a comeback and set up Manchester City’s Champions League semi-final clash with holders Real Madrid. Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel felt his side needed a miracle to go through after losing the first leg 3-0 – and they squandered plenty of opportunities to …

UK unemployment edged higher in the three months to the end of February, official data showed as the economy continues to be impacted by high inflation. The rate increased to 3.8 percent from 3.7 percent in the three months to the end of January, the Office for National Statistics said …

Argentina will host the Under-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11, FIFA said Monday, after taking the tournament from Indonesia just weeks before kick-off. Having been awarded hosting rights, Argentina will also participate in Indonesia’s place. The team had failed to qualify on merit. “FIFA is delighted to …