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Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, stranded in Puerto Rico as his country descends into chaos, is welcome to stay on US soil after quitting in a bid to ease the crisis, a US official said late Monday. The official also said that Henry confirmed his resignation in a telephone conversation Monday with Secretary of State…
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Mr Michael Agboro, 7th prosecution witness( PW7) in the trial of suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has admitted before an FCT High Court, Maitama that Emefiele did not confer unfair and corrupt advantage on self. Emefiele is standing trial on an alleged 20-count amended charge, preferred against him…
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Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign and make way for a transitional authority, the president of Guyana said Monday after a regional meeting on a gang uprising that has plunged Haiti into violent chaos. Henry, an unelected leader who took power right before Haiti’s president was assassinated in 2021, was under acute…
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Airbnb said on Monday said it is banning security cameras inside guest homes so as to prioritize privacy. The home rental platform previously allowed indoor security cameras in common areas such as hallways and living rooms if they were clearly visible and disclosed in listings before people booked such properties. However, people have complained on…
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Haiti, where Ariel Henry resigned as prime minister this week, has a long history of unrest and violence. Gangs run much of the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country, and have in recent weeks joined forces to oust the unelected leader. AFP looks at key chapters in Haiti’s recent history: – Papa/Baby Doc dictatorship – For three…