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REUTERS - Cricket-Dominant Bangladesh inflict innings defeat on Zimbabwe

REUTERS - Cricket-Dominant Bangladesh inflict innings defeat on Zimbabwe

Source country nampa Tuesday, February 25, 2020 1:06:00 PM EAT | info [other]

Entities: Copyright[1];

Cricket-Dominant Bangladesh inflict innings defeat on Zimbabwe. Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters. DHAKA, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Bangladesh crushed Zimbabwe by an innings and 106 runs in the one-off test on Tuesday to register their first victory in this five-day format in 15 months....

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Deere taps tractor-hailing tech in bid to break ground in Africa

Deere taps tractor-hailing tech in bid to break ground in Africa

Source country news-yahoo Tuesday, February 25, 2020 10:48:00 AM EAT | info [other]

Entities: John Deere[3]; Alexandra Zavis[1]; Jehiel Oliver[1]; Omar Mohammed[1]; Joe Bavier[2];

Other categories: Conflict; Conflict; Economy; Africa 2063;

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John Deere declined: "The gap that we've identified is, how do we connect small farmers with tractor owners?"

By Omar Mohammed and Joe Bavier. NANYUKI, Kenya/JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - It's ride-hailing, farm style. Deere & Co. <DE.N> is teaming up with the "Uber of tractors" in Africa and betting on a future where farmers summon machines with the touch of a button....

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Mauritius on FAFT 'grey list': Why is there panic on Dalal Street?

Mauritius on FAFT 'grey list': Why is there panic on Dalal Street?

Source country economictimes Tuesday, February 25, 2020 12:56:00 PM EAT | info [other]

Entities: India Ocean[1];

Other categories: Conflict; Terrorist Attack; Conflict; Economy; ACSRT (CAERT); Current Issues in Africa;

As the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the inter-governmental body that sets anti-money laundering standards, has put Mauritius on the “grey list” alongside the likes of Pakistan, it has dealt a body blow to the foreign institutional investors domiciled or registered there....

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Defence probe into alleged unlawful killings hears from over 300 witnesses

SAS under investigation for 55 incidents The Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force is investigating 55 allegations, mostly killings of Afg

Source country 9news Tuesday, February 25, 2020 1:21:00 PM EAT | info [other]

Entities: Inspector General[1];

Other categories: Conflict; Conflict;

"Where there are serious rumours and allegations raised about the conduct of our ADF members, Australians would rightly expect that they are thoroughly examined according to the rigorous and well-established processes in place," Senator Reynolds said. "Australians would also expect that ADF members.......

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BREAKING: Olisa Metuh in court for Money Laundering Case

BREAKING: Court convicts Olisa Metuh over N400m

Source country dailytrust Tuesday, February 25, 2020 1:58:00 PM EAT | info [other]

Entities: Olisa Metuh[2]; Goodluck Jonathan[2]; Justice Okon[2]; Sambo Dasuki[2]; Commission[1];

Other categories: Terrorist Attack; ACSRT (CAERT); Current Issues in Africa;

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman, Olisa Metuh for receiving N400m from former National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuki. Justice Okon Abang on Tuesday held that Metuh could not prove that the money was approved by former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2015 general elections....

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Vanessa Bryant pays tribute to 'soulmate' Kobe at memorial in LA

Vanessa Bryant pays tribute to 'soulmate' Kobe at memorial in LA

Source country bbc Tuesday, February 25, 2020 1:25:00 PM EAT | info [other]

Entities: Abdul Jabbar[2]; Jennifer Lopez[1]; Kanye West[1]; Kobe Bryant[4]; Christina Aguilera[1]; Diana Taurasi[1]; Sabrina Ionescu[1]; Kim Kardashian[1]; Russell Westbrook[1]; Rob Pelinka[1]; Michael Jordan[3]; James Harden[1]; Shaquille O Neal[1]; Nat King Cole[1]; Vanessa Bryant[3]; Stephen Curry[1]; Magic Johnson[1]; Jerry West[1]; Alicia Keys[1]; Black Mamba[1];

Other categories: Conflict; Conflict;

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Vanessa Bryant said: "Kobe was the MVP of girl dads," "He was the most amazing husband - Kobe loved me more than I could ever express or put into words"

Shaquille O Neal said: "Kobe and I pushed one another to play some of the greatest basketball of all time," "Kobe and I always maintained a deep respect and love for one another. "Mamba, you were taken away from us way too soon, just know that we got your back, little brother"

Vanessa Bryant said: "He isn't going to be able to walk our girls down the aisle or spin me around on the dance floor,"

Michael Jordan said: "When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died," "Everyone always wanted to talk about the comparisons between he and I but I just wanted to talk about Kobe. "Rest in peace, little brother"

Thousands of people attended the "Celebration of Life" memorial in Los Angeles. Vanessa Bryant has given a moving tribute to her late husband, basketball legend Kobe Bryant, and daughter Gianna at a memorial service in Los Angeles. Former Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Bryant, 41, and Gianna, 13,.......

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Lesotho’s leader seeks immunity over murder of ex-wife

Lesotho PM under pressure to resign over probe of estranged wife’s murder

Source country independent-UG Tuesday, February 25, 2020 2:08:00 PM EAT | info [other]

Entities: Tom Thabane[1]; Letsie III of Lesotho[1];

Other categories: Political Unrest; Humanitarian Aid; Conflict; Current Issues in Africa;

Flashback to June 16, 2017: Thabane and his future wife, Maesaiah Thabane, attend his inauguration, two days after his wife’s murder. Maseru, Lesotho | AFP | Pressure mounted on Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane to step down Monday as he appeared in court over the murder of his estranged wife after failing to turn up for a hearing last week....

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Just In: Kaduna Assembly Speaker, Shagali resigns

BREAKING: Kaduna Speaker resigns

Source country thenationonlineng Tuesday, February 25, 2020 1:57:00 PM EAT [other]

Speaker of Kaduna Assembly, Hon. Aminu Abdullahi Shagali, has resigned his position. Sources from the Assembly said Shagali tendered his resignation before commencement of Plenary session on Tuesday morning....

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Health experts warn against use of paracetamol in cooking

Health experts warn against use of paracetamol in cooking

Source country premiumtimesng Tuesday, February 25, 2020 12:11:00 PM EAT | info [other]

Entities: Mur Mohammed[1]; Ibrahim Adamou[1]; Bauchi State[2]; Abubakar Mohammed[1];

Other categories: Conflict;

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Mur Mohammed said: “Also, slicing the meat will help sever muscle fibres, thereby hastening softening while cooking,”

to reduce cooking time while boiling meat, just as some of them also apply bleach on cassava used in the preparation of local food, ‘Gari’. Health experts, dieticians and medical laboratory personnel have warned on the dangers of such food enhancers to the health of people, saying the chemicals.......

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