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Chinese Premier Li Qiang told the world’s political and business elites in Davos on Tuesday that “discriminatory” trade barriers were a threat to the global economy, but the United States defended its restrictions on microchips as a national security measure.Li’s remarks came as the World Economic Forum’s 54th annual conference is preoccupied with a slew …

In Davos, Chinese premier takes aim at trade ‘barriers’Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:20:05 GMT Read More »

British energy major Shell on Tuesday announced the sale of its Nigeria onshore division SPDC for up to $2.4 billion, having already flagged its exit from the troubled Niger Delta.The oil-rich region has long faced attacks and supply disruptions, making it a major factor driving Shell’s switch from onshore assets to offshore activities.”Shell has reached …

Shell sells onshore Nigeria unit, exits Niger DeltaTue, 16 Jan 2024 16:53:09 GMT Read More »

Bertrand Traore came off the bench to score a 96th-minute winner from the penalty spot as Burkina Faso beat Mauritania 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday.The match in Bouake was all set to finish in a goalless stalemate until Issa Kabore went down in the box under a …

Burkina Faso beat Mauritania at AFCON with last-gasp penaltyTue, 16 Jan 2024 16:32:48 GMT Read More »

Victor Osimhen won the Serie A title with Napoli last season and ended 2023 by being named African footballer of the year, but the striker reckons lifting the Cup of Nations with Nigeria might just top the lot.”It would be one of the best moments of my life,” the 25-year-old told AFP in Abidjan, where …

‘Win AFCON and I’m done!’ — Osimhen dreams of triumph with NigeriaTue, 16 Jan 2024 16:31:04 GMT Read More »

A record 118-run partnership between Angelo Mathews and Charith Asalanka bailed Sri Lanka out in the second T20 against Zimbabwe, as they posted 173 for six in 20 overs after being put into bat in Colombo on Sunday.  Sri Lanka, who lead the three-match series 1-0, initially struggled having been reduced to 27 for four …

Record fifth wicket partnership pushes Sri Lanka to 173 against ZimbabweTue, 16 Jan 2024 15:49:28 GMT Read More »

UK leader Rishi Sunak battled Tuesday to quell growing dissent over his controversial plan to send migrants to Rwanda, testing his authority with a general election on the horizon.Parliament launched two days of debate about the scheme — a central part of Sunak’s pledge to stop asylum seekers crossing from France to Britain in small …

UK’s Sunak battles to push through Rwanda migrant lawTue, 16 Jan 2024 15:47:41 GMT Read More »

Kenyan prosecutors said on Tuesday they intend to charge a suspected cult leader and dozens of other suspects with murder and terrorism over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers, after a court warned it may have to free him. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie is alleged to have incited his followers to starve …

Kenya to charge cult leader with murder, terrorismTue, 16 Jan 2024 11:56:09 GMT Read More »

Britain’s plan to send migrants to Rwanda returns to the spotlight on Tuesday, when lawmakers debate the controversial scheme, testing leader Rishi Sunak’s authority with a general election around the corner.The prime minister — in power since October 2022 — has staked his political future on slashing record levels of regular and irregular migration. His government’s …

UK parliament braces for Rwanda migrant law battleTue, 16 Jan 2024 10:16:36 GMT Read More »

Mauritius on Tuesday removed a maximum cyclone alert warning as it assessed the devastation wrought by tropical storm Belal to the Indian Ocean island nation.Belal has claimed the life of one person in the remote paradise island, left thousands without power, and caused traffic chaos with numerous cars submerged under floodwaters or piled up on …

Mauritius lifts maximum alert after storm Belal wreaks havocTue, 16 Jan 2024 09:08:55 GMT Read More »