Bolivia
3 Nov
Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales are holding at least 200 soldiers hostage, the Foreign Ministry said Saturday, as their standoff with the state continues to escalate. Three military units in Chapare province were "assaulted by irregular groups" on Friday, with the assailants "taking more than 200 military personnel hostage" from three barracks, the…
5 Oct
A Bolivian court sentenced two former ministers on Friday to eight years in prison for the irregular purchase of tear gas and riot equipment used to quell demonstrations launched by supporters of ex-president Evo Morales in late 2019. Bolivia's first Indigenous president, Morales, was extremely popular after taking power in 2006 -- until he tried…
20 Feb 2024
Hundreds of towns and villages in Bolivia have been put under alert as torrential rains continue to wreak havoc in the South American country. According to the officials, 33 people have died since November due to the rains, which have triggered landslides and caused rivers to burst their banks. The death toll is eight times…
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The lawmaker representing Edo North, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has thanked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for allowing the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to serve in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. This was as he likened Wike working for Tinubu to a football club allowing its “best player” to join…
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Two suspended local government chairmen in Edo State, Dickson Ahonsi of Owan West and Edosa Enowoghomenma of Ovia South West, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with several councillors. Ahonsi, joined by five councilors, was officially accepted into the APC in Benin by members of…
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The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, said on Friday that any assault on any police personnel was criminal, stressing that it would no longer be tolerated going forward. Egbetokun stated this in Enugu while addressing officers and men of Enugu State Police Command during his two-day working visit to the command. "We…
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The United States on Friday slapped sanctions on a Beijing-based hacking outfit with links to the Chinese government, accusing it of targeting "critical" US government infrastructure. The US Treasury said it had targeted Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated, for its role in multiple attacks since 2021 against US entities often within "critical infrastructure sectors." US State…
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Ange Postecoglou said Friday that defender Destiny Udogie has joined Tottenham's lengthy injury list, confirming the club are working hard to bolster their squad during the January transfer window. Italian left-back Udogie suffered a hamstring injury in last week's 2-2 draw with Wolves and will be out of action until February. "It looks around the…
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Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi has defended French football, saying Ligue 1 is stronger than it is given credit for abroad but has not been sold well as a product. "I think Ligue 1 is a stronger league than people think abroad," De Zerbi said on Friday as the Italian was asked for his view…
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Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has fired the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and announced the dissolution of his cabinet. He also relieved all personal aides of their duties. The governor announced this decision at a special emergency executive meeting, marking a significant change in the state's administration on Friday in Lafia., Meanwhile, there…
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President Joe Biden on Friday blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry -- but the move drew sharp criticism from both companies. The decision came after a government panel failed to reach consensus last month on whether the acquisition threatened US…
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Google said Friday it had paid Can$100 million to Canadian news outlets to use their content on its platform, as part of a deal with the government to offset loss of advertising revenues. Canada passed the Online News Act in 2023, joining Australia and a few countries in Europe in establishing policies to force tech…
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Mohamed Salah says he is motivated to do "something special" in what he believes will be his last year at Liverpool. The 32-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has been in scintillating form, propelling Arne Slot's team into a commanding six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The Egypt…