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Heavyweight mediator Qatar seeks to host Chad political talks

The killing of former Chadian President Idriss Deby led to further unrest in N’Djamena. Qatar has reportedly offered to host conflict-resolution talks in Doha between Chad’s different warring factions, three…

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Will Qatar host the Africa Cup of Nations next year?

Qatar has become the Middle Eastern hub of mega sports tournaments. A FIFA 2022 official distanced Qatar from talks suggesting that the African Cup of Nations of next year will…

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Africa’s leading health tech company acquires Qatar-based startup Meddy

The Qatar-based platform was acquired by leading African healthcare technology provider Helium Health. Meddy Inc., a Qatar-based doctor booking platform, has announced that it has been acquired by Helium Health…

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Qatar’s amir condoles Sierra Leone after deadly fuel tanker explosion

A fuel tanker exploded in the capital Freetown, killing at least 99 people and injuring scores more. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has expressed his condolences to…

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Qatar to host FIFA Arab Cup 2021 draw on Tuesday

Qatar is set to host the draw for the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 at the Katara Opera House on Tuesday. Some 23 Arab nations will be placed in their respective…

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Qatar calls for calm in Somalia after days of escalations

Tensions are escalating in Somalia over delayed elections, leading to several deaths and many more injured. Qatar issued a statement to condemn ongoing violence in Somalia, where days of unrest…

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Qatar’s Emir starts historic Africa tour in Ethiopia

Sheikh Tamim meets Ethiopian President Dr. Mulatu Teshome. Credit: QNA Qatar’s Emir kicked off a tour of three African nations this week with high-level meetings in Ethiopia. This is Sheikh Tamim’s…

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US missions in MENA region cleared to re-open following threat alert

The US Embassy in Qatar and 17 other missions that were closed across the MENA region over concerns of a terrorist attack have been given the green light to reopen,…

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US embassy in Qatar and 18 other diplomatic missions closed for a week

The United States Department of State has announced that its embassy in Qatar, as well as many other embassies and consulates in the Middle East and Africa will be shut…

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