Tag: Africa
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Southern Africa Faces Worst Hunger Crisis in Decades Due to El Niño
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Southern Africa is currently grappling with its worst hunger crisis in decades, largely caused by months of drought triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon. According to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), more than 27 million people in the region are affected, with the situation expected to worsen…
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Libya vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Boycott AFCON Qualifier After Airport Stranding
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The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has announced they will not participate in Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya after being stranded at a Libyan airport for over 12 hours without basic necessities like food or water. The team had flown to Libya on Sunday…
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Russia Expands Visa-Free Travel Agreements with African Countries
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Russia is actively pursuing agreements to establish visa-free travel with several African nations, highlighting its growing diplomatic and economic engagement with the continent. Alexei Klimov, head of the Consular Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry, revealed that Moscow is currently negotiating visa-free regimes with nine countries across Africa and the…
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Paris 2024 Investigative Committee Begins Hearings in Abuja
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The Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Investigative Committee, established by the Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, held its first hearing in Abuja on Thursday. The committee, led by veteran journalist Mumuni Alao, aims to address Nigeria’s underwhelming performance at the games. The session, which took place at the…
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Global Health Coalition Invests $250 Million in Lassa Fever Vaccine Research
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A global initiative led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has committed over $250 million to advance vaccine research against Lassa fever, a deadly viral disease prevalent in West Africa. Since 2017, CEPI has spearheaded efforts to find a vaccine,…
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Libya’s Eastern Parliament Appoints New Central Bank Governor Following Dismissal of Sadiq al-Kabir
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Libya’s eastern parliament appointed Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new central bank governor on Monday, following the dismissal of former governor Sadiq al-Kabir last month by the Tripoli-based presidential council. Parliament spokesperson Abdullah Bliheg announced that all 108 lawmakers supported Belqasem’s appointment. Belqasem previously served as the central bank’s…
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FIFA Slaps Samuel Eto’o with 6-Month Ban: Cameroon Football Legend Barred from National Team Games
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Samuel Eto’o, one of Cameroon’s most celebrated footballers and the current president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), has been dealt a severe blow by FIFA. The international football governing body imposed a six-month ban on Eto’o, barring him from attending any national team matches. This punishment comes in response…
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“A New Dawn or False Hope?”: Tinubu’s Bold Promises Ignite Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary
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In his 64th Independence Day speech, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the nation, acknowledging the current economic hardships but expressing optimism about the future. He reassured Nigerians that the government is working diligently to reform the economy and improve security. Tinubu highlighted significant achievements, including the progress made in defeating…