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Diaspora Egyptians Participate in 2024 Presidential Elections

Diaspora Egyptians Participate in 2024 Presidential Elections

Last three days were significant for Egyptians overseas as they lined up to vote in the December 1–3 presidential elections. The National Election Authority (NEA) has carefully scheduled 137 embassies and consulates in 121 countries to welcome voters from 9 am to 9 pm, guaranteeing maximum accessibility. Egyptians living abroad or temporarily travelling can vote with a valid or expired national ID card or passport with their national ID number. With 14 million Egyptian overseas residents expected to vote, expectations are high. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, and Qatar have high voting rates, suggesting robust community participation. Over 65 million…
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Chief Dr Emeka Kalu and the TITLE: Okpata Ozuora 1 Na Nibo.

Chief Dr Emeka Kalu and the TITLE: Okpata Ozuora 1 Na Nibo.

The Chieftency Conferment of OKPATA OZUORA 1 NA NIBO on Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, is the result of hard work, efforts and a fearless spirit. It is a title well-deserved and it will always remind him of his dedication to keep giving his best, always.The path to success is always tough and those who are ready to take challenges and have courage to win over it, only they are awarded for these achievements. Chief Dr Emeka Charles Kalu, has over the time, proven to be a perfect example of how humanity should help each other by using his resources, wealth…
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Although presidential yacht has already been delivered, payment has not yet been made – Ndume.

Although presidential yacht has already been delivered, payment has not yet been made – Ndume.

...Ndume also provided justification for the ₦160 million Land Cruiser SUVs that each member of the National Assembly was to get. Ndume made this statement on Thursday, November 3, 2023, while elucidating the problems surrounding the contentious yacht on Arise TV. The yacht, reportedly valued at ₦5 billion, recently caused a stir in the public after the national assembly's ₦2.1 trillion supplemental budget details were made public. "We inquired about the yacht budget, but it was signed for a dollar rate, and the new rate isn't favorable," Ndume stated. The budget was estimated to be around ₦435; however, it has…
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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger sign a deal to oppose ECOWAS

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger sign a deal to oppose ECOWAS

Three military-led West African Sahel countries—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—have signed a security treaty that will make them support one another against any external aggression. They signed the treaty on Saturday, in a development that appeared to counter the threat posed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Recall that ECOWAS issued threats to intervene militarily following the July coup in Niger, that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Mali and Burkina Faso have vowed to come to Niger’s aid if it is attacked. ECOWAS and the West have criticized the three countries over military takeovers, which have strained their…
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Niger Reopens Airspace To Commercial  Operations One Month After Coup

Niger Reopens Airspace To Commercial  Operations One Month After Coup

According to the official Niger News Agency (ANP), the military government that took power after a coup in Niger decided to reopen its airspace to commercial flights on Monday. It had been restricted since August 6. The ANP cited a spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport as saying, "The airspace of the Republic of Niger is open to all national and international commercial flights, adding that ground services have also resumed." "Airspace is still closed to all operational military flights and other special flights, which are only authorized subject to prior authorization from the competent authorities", he continued. The Economic…
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