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Nigerian group crowdfunds prosthetic limbs for amputee children
Nigerian children with amputated limbs are getting help to walk again and to fight social stigma through the support of…
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Africa’s biggest oil refinery begins operation in Nigeria
Dangote Petroleum Refinery which is now Africa’s biggest oil refinery has begun operation in Nigeria, ending a yearlong wait for…
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Pioneering African film curator June Givanni to get BAFTA award
June Givanni, the pioneering film curator, writer, programmer of African and African diaspora cinema, and founder of the June Givanni…
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Virginia State University in 2024 held 2nd ‘study abroad’ in Morocco
Photo: (From left – top): Sharon Taylor, Stephanie O’Dell, Sean Cooper, Geoffrey Newton, Casey Perry. (From left – bottom): Batreda…
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Virginia State University to host US presidential debate
The United States Commission on Presidential Debates has decided that the Virginia State University (VSU) in Petersburg, Virginia, should host…
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Cape Verde becomes third malaria-free African country
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cape Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health.…
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South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza at ICJ
Israel is defending itself in the United Nations’ highest court Thursday, Jan 11, against allegations that it is committing genocide with…
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Nadia Mohamed becomes US first elected Somali American mayor
Nadia Mohamed has been sworn in as mayor of St. Louis Park, a city in the State of Minnesota, United…
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Africa’s Catholic heads say no to Pope’s same-sex blessings
In the greatest rebuke yet to Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar issued a unified statement on…
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Africa’s 10 most powerful passports in 2024
Henley & Partners has unveiled the 2024 rankings for the world’s most influential passports. Utilizing International Air Transport Association (IATA)…
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