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Africa News Tonight-Guinea Announces Three-year Transition to Civilian Rule; Nigeria Military Reports Over 51,000 Terrorists Surrendered
Coming Up on Africa News Tonight: ➡️ Guinea’s legislative body Wednesday announced a three-year transition period before civilian rule is restored, a timetable presented by the National Rallying Committee for Development and set up by military junta leader, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya; Nigerian military commanders report at least 51,000 Boko Haram terrorists surrendering in the country’s northeast in the first three months of this year. ➡️ For this and more, stay tuned to VOA's Africa News Tonight!
Sonny Side of Sports
The 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy has begun a global tour in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The trophy will be shown in more than 50 countries and territories ahead of football's premier event, which kicks off in Qatar on November 21. VOA's Gwen Outen will have a report on the trophy tour on Thursday's show. Also, Sonny gives a Sonny Side of Sports salute to the late, great basketball player Bob Lanier, who died Tuesday at 73 after a short illness.