Protests

Furious Sudanese protests against a military coup entered a third day Wednesday, with the prime minister returned home under guard after intense international condemnation of the army’s power grab.

Sudan anti-coup protests defy army, premier held under guard

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A road barricade is set on fire during what the information ministry calls a military coup in Khartoum, Sudan, October 25, 2021. REUTERS-El Tayeb Siddig .jpg

Sudan state oil workers to join civil disobedience movement – association

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Egyptians began voting on Saturday in the second phase of a parliamentary election in which supporters of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi are expected to win.

Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi lifts state of emergency in force since 2017

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Nigeria vs. WSJ and The Economist

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FILE PHOTO - A vintage car passes by the U.S. Embassy carrying a Cuban flag during a motorcade in protest against the trade embargo on Cuba by the U.S. in Havana, Cuba, March 28, 2021. REUTERS-Alexandre Meneghini-File Photo

Cuba-U.S. tensions mount over pending protests on Communist-run island

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The head of Sudan's military, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, told reporters the incident took place on Saturday. He said it showed how the military was protecting the country in the wake of a coup attempt in Khartoum last week.

Sudan general dissolves government after ‘coup’

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Supporters of Tehreek-e-Labiak Pakistan, a radical Islamist party, chant religious slogans during a protest march toward Islamabad, in Mureedke, Pakistan, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. The radical Islamist party agreed on Sunday to suspend for three days its march of thousands toward the capital Islamabad after Pakistan agreed to drop pending charges against the party's leader. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

Pakistan releases hundreds of TLP activists as protest continues

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters in Eskisehir, Turkey, October 23, 2021. Murat Cetinmuhurdar-PPO-Handout via REUTERS

Turkish leader’s critics say expulsion call is diversion from economic woe

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Napoli's 100 percent start to the Serie A season came to an end on Sunday with a goalless draw at Roma which halted their winning run at eight matches.

Napoli retake top spot despite losing 100% record at Roma

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Sheikh El-Zakzaky calls for unity despite differences among Nigerians

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan moved to expel the ambassadors of 10 Western countries who appealed for the release of a jailed civil society leader.

Turkey’s Erdogan orders expulsion of 10 Western ambassadors

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Mass protests in Sudan show strong support for a civilian-led democracy, but analysts warn street demonstrations may have little impact on powerful factions pushing a return to military rule.

Sudan’s mass protests back civilian rule but army remains strong

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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), said on Friday in Abuja that a presidential panel has indicted Nnamdi Kanu for instigating subversive campaigns against the Nigerian state.

AGF: #EndSARS protesters played into Nnamdi Kanu’s hands

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Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians not to be deceived by the empty threats being made by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the recent additional increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called fuel.

#EndSARS memorial: Timi Frank asks PSC to prosecute Lagos CP over arrest, teargas of protesters

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The Lagos State Government, through its Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), has so far disbursed over N8 billion to 12,000 businesses, Gov. Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Friday, at Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary celebration at the Agege Stadium, Agege.

#EndSARS: Lagos judicial panel report will be made public – governor

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