Day: December 22, 2021

Libyan electoral committee calls off presidential election amid disputes

Libya’s parliament said Friday’s planned presidential election would not go ahead and did not name a new date, leaving the internationally backed peace process in chaos and the fate of the interim government in doubt. The statement by parliament’s election committee was the first official announcement of a delay, which had been widely expected amid… Read More Libyan electoral committee calls off presidential election amid disputes

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Introducing 5Five 4Four – The pacesetter for MMA in Africa

5Five 4Four Limited (54 for short) is an African-oriented Nigerian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) professional promotion company, tailoring its productions, fights and events to not only Nigerians but viewers on the African continent. 54 aims to create a network to deliver quality talent and growth opportunities through innovative talent solutions for all stakeholders. With a… Read More Introducing 5Five 4Four – The pacesetter for MMA in Africa

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Dozens missing following landslide at jade mine in northern Myanmar

Dozens of people are feared missing after a landslide early on Wednesday at a jade mine in northern Myanmar, according to a civil society group and media reports. The landslide in the Hpakant area of Kachin State happened at around 4 am (2130 GMT on Tuesday) and there were fears that about 80 people had… Read More Dozens missing following landslide at jade mine in northern Myanmar

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Nigeria’s lower parliament passes 2022 budget

Nigeria’s lower house of parliament on Tuesday approved a higher spending plan for 2022 of a record 17.13 trillion naira (an equivalent of $41.8 billion) after lawmakers raised the deficit and the oil price assumption in attempt to boost the economy. The Senate is expected to pass the increased budget on Wednesday. President Muhammadu Buhari… Read More Nigeria’s lower parliament passes 2022 budget

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Egypt court jails prominent activist Alaa Abdel Fattah for five years on misinformation charges

Prominent Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday, a judicial source said, after being tried on charges of spreading fake news. Blogger Mohamed Ibrahim and lawyer Mohamed El-Baqer, who faced the same charges, were sentenced to four years. The three have been detained since September 2019. Abdel Fattah,… Read More Egypt court jails prominent activist Alaa Abdel Fattah for five years on misinformation charges

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