The United Nations has estimated that more than 37.8 million people in the Sahel region are in need of protection from security challenges.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Friday, May 5, 2023
Talks between Ethiopia and Oromo rebels in Zanzibar end without agreement
Initial talks between Ethiopia's government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebel group ended on Wednesday without yielding any agreement, both sides said, while voicing willingness to pursue the dialogue.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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CONSERVATIVES LOSE SEATS IN LOCAL ELECTIONS
The UK's governing Conservative Party has lost dozens of seats in local elections in England.
The opposition Labour and Liberal Democrat parties have made gains on a series of local authorities.
It comes ahead of a general election which is likely to be held in the next 18 months.
Tim Bale - professor of politics at Queen Mary, University of London - says the results are a sign of the national mood.
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The opposition Labour and Liberal Democrat parties have made gains on a series of local authorities.
It comes ahead of a general election which is likely to be held in the next 18 months.
Tim Bale - professor of politics at Queen Mary, University of London - says the results are a sign of the national mood.
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Shoot at sight orders in India's Manipur after violence rages
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Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued in India's north-eastern state of Manipur after clashes between tribal groups.
The state's interior department has issued the order only for extreme events as sporadic acts of violence continue across the state.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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China dismisses Canadian suggestions of lawmaker intimidation
China is dismissing suggestions one of its diplomats tried to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker over his criticisms of Chinese human rights. China’s ambassador to Canada says the matter is a “political farce.”
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Foreign ministers gather in Indian state of Goa for SCO summit
Foreign ministers from some of the world's largest countries are gathering in the Indian for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
Member nations of the eight country bloc include India, Pakistan, China and Russia.
India holds the Presidency of the SCO this year, but the meeting comes amid strained relations with China and Pakistan.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Goa.
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US Attorney General's remarks on Proud Boys verdict
The leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys and three other members have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy over their involvement in the Capitol Hill riot on January 6th 2021.
A fifth person was found guilty of other crimes but not of seditious conspiracy.
The rarely used charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
It was also used in the two previous trials relating to January 6th, involving the Oath Keepers - another extremist right-wing group.
The verdicts mark the culmination of US Justice Department investigations into the breach of the US Capitol following the 2020 Presidential election.
Here's US Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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A fifth person was found guilty of other crimes but not of seditious conspiracy.
The rarely used charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
It was also used in the two previous trials relating to January 6th, involving the Oath Keepers - another extremist right-wing group.
The verdicts mark the culmination of US Justice Department investigations into the breach of the US Capitol following the 2020 Presidential election.
Here's US Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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More banking sector fears spook markets
Concerns over the health of the banking sector continue to unsettle
investors on Wall Street.
PacWest Bancorp is the latest regional bank to come under pressure
with its shares tumbling on Thursday.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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investors on Wall Street.
PacWest Bancorp is the latest regional bank to come under pressure
with its shares tumbling on Thursday.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Four Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy over Jan 6th Capitol attack
Four members of the far-right Proud Boys group, including their former leader Enrique Tarrio, have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy, for their roles in plotting to keep President Donald Trump in power by attacking the US Capitol on January 6th 2021.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Ed Sheeran not guilty in copyright case
Singer Ed Sheeran has defeated a lawsuit accusing him of plagiarising Marvin Gaye's music.
A Manhattan jury found the British star not liable for copyright infringement on Thursday.
Sheeran took the stand throughout the trial, singing and playing guitar during his testimony.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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Mayorkas heads to southern border ahead of the lifting of Title 42
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is headed to the US southern border Thursday and Friday - exactly one week before Title 42 lifts. That pandemic-era policy has allowed border patrol to turn people away and without it in place, officials are bracing for a flood of migrants. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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US denies involvement in Kremlin drone attack
The US has denied Russian claims that Washington was behind a drone
attack in Moscow, calling the allegations "lies".
It comes after Russian authorities said they had downed two drones
over the Kremlin, claiming Ukraine was trying to assassinate Russia
president Vladimir Putin.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US was "undoubtedly" behind
the attack, with Kyiv carrying out Washington's orders.
US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters at
the White House Washington had played no part in the incident.
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attack in Moscow, calling the allegations "lies".
It comes after Russian authorities said they had downed two drones
over the Kremlin, claiming Ukraine was trying to assassinate Russia
president Vladimir Putin.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US was "undoubtedly" behind
the attack, with Kyiv carrying out Washington's orders.
US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters at
the White House Washington had played no part in the incident.
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[ALT] National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Russia's
accusation of US involvement fitted past allegations.
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US imposes sanctions on Sudan as conflict continues
The US has imposed sanctions on anyone destabilizing peace in Sudan.
It comes after almost four weeks of fighting between the country's
army and a paramilitary group.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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It comes after almost four weeks of fighting between the country's
army and a paramilitary group.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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White House wary of AI risks
US Vice-President Kamala Harris is meeting (11:45am ET) with the chief executives of Google, Microsoft and OpenAI to discuss the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence.
A boom in AI-powered chatbots has prompted growing calls to regulate the industry, with the White House unveiling a series of initiatives to tame the advanced technology.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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Italy's foreign minister cancels trip to Paris over "insults" by French minister
Italy's foreign minister Antonio Tajani has called off a trip to Paris at the last minute, accusing a French government minister of insulting his country.
In a radio interview, France's interior minister Gerald Darmanin said Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was "unable to solve the migration problems on which she was elected."
He also accused her of "lying" to Italian voters.
Giles Gibson reports from Rome.
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ECB HIKES INTEREST RATES TO TAME STUBBORNLY HIGH INFLATION
The European Central Bank has hiked interest rates again in response to record inflation levels.
The move, which was expected, comes as cost of living pressures continue to bite across much of Europe.
The move, which was expected, comes as cost of living pressures continue to bite across much of Europe.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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President Zelensky visits the Netherlands and the ICC
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made an official visit to the Netherlands on Thursday for a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
The Ukrainian leader also went to the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
In March, the court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Natalie Malgas reports…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made an official visit to the Netherlands on Thursday for a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
The Ukrainian leader also went to the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
In March, the court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Natalie Malgas reports…
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Trump says will probably attend rape trial
Donald Trump says he will probably make an appearance at court as he
faces accusations of defamation of rape.
The civil case against him was brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll
who alleges that the former president raped her in a department store
in the mid-1990s.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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faces accusations of defamation of rape.
The civil case against him was brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll
who alleges that the former president raped her in a department store
in the mid-1990s.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Atlanta shooter arrested
Police have arrested the person responsible for a deadly shooting in Atlanta.
A former U.S Coast Guard was taken into custody.
He allegedly killed one person and wounded four in the attack at a
medical building on Wednesday.
He later fled the scene.
US Correspondent, Jody Jacobs updates on the story...
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A former U.S Coast Guard was taken into custody.
He allegedly killed one person and wounded four in the attack at a
medical building on Wednesday.
He later fled the scene.
US Correspondent, Jody Jacobs updates on the story...
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ECB raises interest rates again but slows pace
The European Central Bank raised interest rates once again on Thursday, this time by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent.
The rate hike, though, represents a slower pace after three increases of 50 basis points in a row.
Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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