France has decided to close its embassy in Niger, where "it is no longer able to function normally or carry out its missions," according to diplomatic sources, definitively confirming a split between the two countries.

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The Italian government has expressed its commitment to evacuate 1,500 refugees and asylum seekers from Libya in the next three years by signing a memorandum of understanding in this regard, the UNHCR said, confirming that it will work in cooperation with relevant partners to identify and select these people

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In a bid to alleviate the financial strain associated with holiday travels, the Nigerian government has introduced measures to provide relief to its citizens during the festive season.

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Kenya's competition regulator has fined the local Carrefour franchise holder, Majid al Futtaim, $7.1m (£5.6m) after accusing it of forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.

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Hello family and welcome as today we talk about what is happening in DRC today. Elections are taking place and already we have rumors of the internet being shut down but the Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have pledged that internet access will not be cut off at any point during Wednesday's elections. But as we do it we shall be sharing a video of the current situation

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