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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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Nigeria Detains Tailors for Making Russian Flags Amid Protests

Nigeria has detained several tailors and their sponsors for making Russian flags used in anti-government protests. The Department of State Services is investigating the matter, labeling the display of foreign flags during protests as a "treasonable offence." Reports Reuters. Protests against economic reforms have been ongoing since August 1, particularly in northern states. The Russian embassy denies involvement, and analysts suggest the use of Russian flags reflects discontent with government […]

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U.N Asserts thousands continue to die from hunger in Sudan

The United Nations says the international community has failed the people of Sudan. On Tuesday, the UN Security Council convened an urgent session following reports that some 500 thousand people are on the brink of famine near El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. Speaking during the meeting, Edem Wosornu, the Director of Operations at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs told council members that this is an […]

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Nigeria’s first space traveller will be chosen by the public: how this will boost the country’s progress

  By Anne Uruegi Agi, University of Calabar   The Blue Origin space craft owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is to take six individuals to space from nations historically underrepresented in space exploration. Nigeria is one of the selected countries. Though a date is yet to be fixed for this particular trip, the Blue Origin space flight usually lasts about 11 minutes, during which participants are expected to undertake […]

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Astronomy ‘Olympics’ is being hosted in Africa for the first time: 4 big talking points

The South African Astronomical Observatory in Sutherland, in the country’s Northern Cape province. IAU General Assembly 2024   By James Okwe Chibueze, University of South Africa Cutting-edge telescopes, gravitational waves, black holes and our solar system’s central star, the Sun, are just a few of the topics that will be on the table in Cape Town, South Africa, for an event that’s a scientific version of the Olympic Games – […]

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World Health Organisation considers emergency status for Africa’s Mpox outbreak

The World Health Organisation is considering convening an expert committee to determine if the escalating Mpox outbreak in Africa should be declared an international emergency. WHO director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus announced this consideration following a surge of cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and nearby countries. South Africa has also confirmed two more cases in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, bringing its total to 24 cases and three deaths. The Africa Centres […]

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Teenage girls in Africa face shocking rates of physical and sexual abuse in intimate relationships – new global report

      By nthony Idowu Ajayi, African Population and Health Research Center   Nearly a quarter of adolescent girls between the ages of 15 and 19 who have been in a relationship will have suffered intimate partner violence by the time they turn 20. This is one of the findings of the World Health Organization’s first detailed analysis of intimate partner violence among girls. Nadine Dreyer, from The Conversation […]

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Africa Fintech Summit Opens Nominations for Excellence in Fintech Awards to Celebrate Exceptional Fintech Companies in Africa

    The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Fintech Awards. The award ceremony will take place at the 12th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit, happening in Nairobi, Kenya, on September 4-6, 2024. Launched in 2018, AFTS is the continent’s premier fintech event where ideas are explored, collaborations formed and investments mobilized for the growth of Africa’s fintech ecosystem. Each […]

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Protests in Nigeria Over Cost of Living Ease Amid Deadly Crackdown

Protests in Nigeria over the rising cost of living subsided on Monday, with only a few hundred people participating in major cities following a deadly crackdown by security forces, according to Reuters. Since the demonstrations began last week, hundreds of thousands had rallied in Abuja, Lagos, and other major cities against economic hardship and crime. Originally scheduled to continue until August 10, the protests have significantly dwindled since their start […]

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U.S. Military Withdraws from Niger’s Air Base 201

The United States military has completed its withdrawal from air base 201 in Niger, following an order from Niger's ruling junta after last year's coup reports Reuters. The base, a $100 million drone facility near Agadez, had provided critical intelligence on Islamist militant groups. A joint statement from Niger's defense ministry and the U.S. military confirmed the withdrawal of personnel and equipment, with ongoing coordination to ensure the pullout is […]

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