Mali's former president Keita returns after treatment in UAE

Former Malian president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita returned to Bamako on Thursday after more than a month in the United Arab Emirates where he was receiving medical attention.
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun
Ogun needs 150 health workers to address shortfall - Governor
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said the State needs additional 150 health workers in the junior cadre to reduce the acute shortage of manpower in the state-owned hospitals.
Algeria's protest movement has opposed the vote (Copyright © africanews RYAD KRAMDI/AFP or licensors
Algeria's govt, protestors mobilize ahead of constitutional referendum
Algerians are being urged to vote yes to a new constitution in a November 1 referendum the government has touted as the foundation for a new state. President Abdelmadjed Tebboune has said the new constitution, will usher in greater freedoms and democracy.
Black Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey
'I'm definitely excited, I love this guy' - Owen Hargreaves praises Thomas Partey
Former Manchester United midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, has heaped praises on Thomas Partey following his masterclass performance against Rapid Vienna.
The East African Community (EAC)
EAC to market region as a single tourism destination
Tourism companies in the East African Community (EAC) bloc are to market the region as a single tourism destination as part of a recovery plan for the virus-hit industry, officials said on Wednesday.
President Muhammadu Buhari
EndSARS: Full text of Buhari’s nationwide address
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the End SARS protesters to put an end to their demonstrations.
President Muhammadu Buhari
#EndSARS: Nigerians condemn Buhari’s speech
President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the nation Thursday night. He spoke on the End SARS protests, violence and government actions. But Nigerians are not impressed. Social media is awash with condemnatory comments.
The main concern for the voters is the economy, which has slowed due to the coronavirus pandemic
Seychelles presidential vote begins
Voters in Seychelles are starting to cast their ballots in the presidential and national assembly elections.
A Uganda Red Cross volunteer conducts a temperature check on a vendor in Kampala
Uganda: Coronavirus lockdown worsened violence against men – Study
A new study shows that men are the worst victims of gender-based violence in Kampala city slums during the COVID-19 induced lockdown.
77% of the population in Ivory Coast is under 35 years old.
Ivory Coast election: High stakes for the youth
Violence linked to the election is once again threatening Ivory Coast, and civil society won't stay silent.
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