Nigeria denies report it paid 'huge' ransom to free pupils in mass abduction
The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.
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Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin’s residence
EPA President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied allegations by Russia that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, and accused Moscow of trying to derail peace talks. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Kyiv had launched an attack over Sunday night using 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Putin’s state…
Africa: Afcon Matchday 2 Round-Up – Salah’s Last-Gasp Goal Lifts Egypt, South Africa Edge Angola, Daka Strike Denies Mali
Mohamed Salah scores a dramatic late winner as Egypt beats Zimbabwe Bafana Bafana begin campaign with hard fought win Patson Daka scores late for Zambia to hold Mali Egypt 2-1 Zimbabwe Scorers: Marmoush 63rd, M. Salah 90th / P. Dube 20thMohamed Salah’s stoppage-time strike rescued Egypt from the brink of frustration as they fought back…
Africa: Nestlé Denies ‘Double Standards’ Amid Sugar Content Controversy in African Baby Food
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has responded to recent allegations that it is adding sugar to its baby food products, which are sold in Africa, despite offering sugar-free versions in Europe. The controversy arises amid growing concerns over childhood obesity in Africa, where early exposure to added sugars in infant food may increase the risk of obesity…
Greta Thunberg denies claims Gaza flotilla is a publicity stunt
Greta Thunberg has pushed back on criticism that a Gaza-bound flotilla she is a part of is a publicity stunt, saying no one would imperil themselves purely for attention. The Swedish activist is aboard one of 52 boats that form the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which is travelling toward Gaza with the aim of delivering…
UN denies sabotage after escalator malfunctions when Trump steps on | Donald Trump News
International body says mishap appears to have been caused by accidental triggering of built-in safety mechanism. Published On 24 Sep 202524 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The United Nations has been forced to issue a statement offering an innocent explanation for an escalator malfunction involving US President Donald Trump…
SITA denies wrongdoing in inquiry commissions delays
SITA’s head office in Erasmuskloof, Pretoria. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) says it played a limited and advisory role in the procurement efforts for ICT equipment for the two Commissions of Inquiry set to get under way. This, after it was approached for assistance by the Department of Justice and…
US museum denies political pressure in removal of Trump impeachment display | Donald Trump News
Smithsonian Institution says it will update exhibit to reflect all impeachments of US presidents following backlash. The parent organisation of a top-visited history museum in the United States has denied that political pressure played a role in the removal of a display about the impeachments of US President Donald Trump. The Smithsonian Institution, which runs the…
El Salvador president denies Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s allegations of beatings, abuse in prison
The president of El Salvador is refuting allegations made by Kilmar Abrego Garcia — the man whose mistaken deportation by the Trump administration has fueled a monthslong legal saga — in which he said he was beaten and subject to psychological torture while in prison in the Central American country. President Nayib Bukele, in a post on the…
Africa: U.S. Diplomat Denies Unfair Trade Claims Amid African Concerns
Addis Ababa, — The top U.S. diplomat for Africa dismissed claims of unfair trade practices on Tuesday. Amid rising concerns about U.S. trade policies, the top U.S. diplomat for Africa, Ambassador Troy Fitrell, addressed allegations of unfair practices at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit. Ambassador Fitrell said funding delays would not jeopardize a key railway project…