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Easter dishes from around the world | CNN

Easter dishes from around the world | CNN

March 31, 2024March 31, 2024 · Breaking News

CNN  —  Honey-glazed ham, garlic mashed potatoes and fluffy dinner rolls might be staples at American Easter meals, but around the world, there are many distinct ways to…

Read more Easter dishes from around the world | CNN
World’s best spicy foods: 20 dishes to try | CNN

World’s best spicy foods: 20 dishes to try | CNN

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 · Breaking News

CNN  —  Some like it hot – and some like it hotter, still. When it comes to the world’s best spicy dishes, we have some of the world’s…

Read more World’s best spicy foods: 20 dishes to try | CNN
ECOWAS sets ‘D-Day’ for possible military intervention in Niger | CNN

ECOWAS sets ‘D-Day’ for possible military intervention in Niger | CNN

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 · Breaking News

CNN  —  The West African regional bloc ECOWAS says it has chosen an undisclosed “D-Day” for a possible military intervention to restore Niger’s democratically elected president following last…

Read more ECOWAS sets ‘D-Day’ for possible military intervention in Niger | CNN
Niger junta says ‘high treason’ evidence gathered to prosecute ousted president Bazoum | CNN

Niger junta says ‘high treason’ evidence gathered to prosecute ousted president Bazoum | CNN

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 · Breaking News

CNN  —  The National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) of Niger, the military council that toppled the government in July, said in a statement on…

Read more Niger junta says ‘high treason’ evidence gathered to prosecute ousted president Bazoum | CNN
A Niger coup leader meets with Wagner-allied junta in Mali | CNN

A Niger coup leader meets with Wagner-allied junta in Mali | CNN

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 · Breaking News

CNN  —  General Salifou Mody, one of the Niger officers who seized power in a military coup last week, visited Mali on Wednesday, according to the Mali presidency,…

Read more A Niger coup leader meets with Wagner-allied junta in Mali | CNN
US pauses certain assistance programs to Niger’s government | CNN Politics

US pauses certain assistance programs to Niger’s government | CNN Politics

August 2, 2023August 4, 2023 · Politics

CNN  —  The United States “is pausing certain foreign assistance programs benefiting the government of Niger” amid the military takeover in the West African country, Secretary of State…

Read more US pauses certain assistance programs to Niger’s government | CNN Politics
US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger | CNN Politics

US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger | CNN Politics

August 2, 2023August 19, 2023 · Politics

CNN  —  US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrived in Niger on Saturday, the State Department announced, taking up her post as the United States and partners continue to grapple…

Read more US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger | CNN Politics
Biden administration formally designates military takeover in Niger as a coup | CNN Politics

Biden administration formally designates military takeover in Niger as a coup | CNN Politics

August 2, 2023October 10, 2023 · Politics

CNN  —  The Biden administration on Tuesday formally declared that the military takeover in Niger was a coup – a determination that will keep a significant amount of…

Read more Biden administration formally designates military takeover in Niger as a coup | CNN Politics
Niger soldiers claim President Mohamed Bazoum has been ousted, deepening coup fears | CNN

Niger soldiers claim President Mohamed Bazoum has been ousted, deepening coup fears | CNN

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 · Breaking News

CNN  —  Men in military fatigues claimed to have taken power in Niger hours after President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly seized by members of the presidential guard on…

Read more Niger soldiers claim President Mohamed Bazoum has been ousted, deepening coup fears | CNN
Four killed after US convoy attacked in Nigeria | CNN

Four killed after US convoy attacked in Nigeria | CNN

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 · Breaking News

CNN  —  A United States convoy was attacked in Nigeria on Tuesday killing four people, including two personnel from the US consulate and two police officers, and kidnapping…

Read more Four killed after US convoy attacked in Nigeria | CNN
US imposes visa bans on Nigerians who disrupted elections | CNN

US imposes visa bans on Nigerians who disrupted elections | CNN

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 · Breaking News

Reuters  —  The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation’s 2023 election cycle, US Secretary of State…

Read more US imposes visa bans on Nigerians who disrupted elections | CNN
At least 44 killed in Burkina Faso attacks | CNN

At least 44 killed in Burkina Faso attacks | CNN

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 · Breaking News

CNN  —  At least 44 civilians were killed in two separate attacks on villages in northern Burkina Faso, authorities there said. A local governor, Rodolphe Sorgho, blamed terrorists…

Read more At least 44 killed in Burkina Faso attacks | CNN
Ghana’s president softens country’s stance on draconian anti-LGBTQ bill as Kamala Harris visits | CNN

Ghana’s president softens country’s stance on draconian anti-LGBTQ bill as Kamala Harris visits | CNN

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 · World News

CNN  —  Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that “substantial elements” of a draconian anti-LGBTQ bill being considered by its parliament “have been modified” after an intervention by…

Read more Ghana’s president softens country’s stance on draconian anti-LGBTQ bill as Kamala Harris visits | CNN
Nigerians to vote in governorship polls as ruling party scrambles to regain lost ground in key states | CNN

Nigerians to vote in governorship polls as ruling party scrambles to regain lost ground in key states | CNN

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 · World News

Lagos, Nigeria CNN  —  Nigerians will on Saturday vote in delayed governorship polls, weeks after a controversial and disputed presidential election. The gubernatorial race will be decided in…

Read more Nigerians to vote in governorship polls as ruling party scrambles to regain lost ground in key states | CNN
Ohio man who falsely claimed to be Ghanaian prince sentenced to 20 years in prison | CNN Politics

Ohio man who falsely claimed to be Ghanaian prince sentenced to 20 years in prison | CNN Politics

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 · US News

CNN  —  An Ohio man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday for pretending to be a Ghanaian prince and swindling more than a dozen victims out…

Read more Ohio man who falsely claimed to be Ghanaian prince sentenced to 20 years in prison | CNN Politics
Peter Obi vows to challenge Nigerian election result: ‘We won and we will prove it’ | CNN

Peter Obi vows to challenge Nigerian election result: ‘We won and we will prove it’ | CNN

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 · World News

Abuja, Nigeria CNN  —  Nigeria’s third-placed presidential candidate, Peter Obi, strongly rejected the results and vowed to contest them in the courts, in his first public address since…

Read more Peter Obi vows to challenge Nigerian election result: ‘We won and we will prove it’ | CNN
Bola Ahmed Tinubu elected Nigeria’s president as opposition calls for new polls | CNN

Bola Ahmed Tinubu elected Nigeria’s president as opposition calls for new polls | CNN

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 · World News

Lagos, Nigeria CNN  —  Bola Ahmed Tinubu was on Wednesday declared the winner of Nigeria’s controversial presidential elections, as opposition leaders decried the polls as rigged and called…

Read more Bola Ahmed Tinubu elected Nigeria’s president as opposition calls for new polls | CNN
Widespread voting delays hinder tense Nigerian election as millions go to the polls | CNN

Widespread voting delays hinder tense Nigerian election as millions go to the polls | CNN

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023 · Breaking News

Abuja, Nigeria CNN  —  Widespread delays overshadowed a crucial presidential election in Nigeria Saturday, as millions voted to elect their new leader. The hotly contested poll is being…

Read more Widespread voting delays hinder tense Nigerian election as millions go to the polls | CNN
Body of soccer star Christian Atsu returns to Ghana from Turkey | CNN

Body of soccer star Christian Atsu returns to Ghana from Turkey | CNN

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 · World News

CNN  —  The body of Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu arrived in Accra, Ghana on Sunday evening after it was flown from Turkey, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

Read more Body of soccer star Christian Atsu returns to Ghana from Turkey | CNN
Body of soccer star Christian Atsu returns to Ghana from Turkey | CNN

Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu found dead under earthquake rubble in Turkey | CNN

February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 · World News

CNN  —  The body of Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu was found under rubble on Saturday, according to his agent, almost two weeks after the earthquake that devastated…

Read more Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu found dead under earthquake rubble in Turkey | CNN
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