AFRICA

School selection process for BECE candidates to begin Aug. 23 to Sep. 4

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced the commencement of the school selection exercise for the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates. In a statement issued on Friday, 11 August 2023, signed by its spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng, the Ministry revealed that it has developed an informative video that elaborates …

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Man assaulted, burnt to death in Limpopo

Police say a man has been assaulted and burnt to death in a mob justice incident at Hasani-Mbhalati village outside Malamulele in Limpopo. Police say the man was accused by locals of being behind the killing of a 63-year-old woman last month. The body of a woman, Maria Hlungwani, was …

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Unrepentant 53-year-old car snatcher rearrested

Men of the Ogun state police command have rearrested an unrepentant car snatcher, Sunday Dosunmu, for committing the same crime that took him to prison.   A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, SP Omolola Odutola, says the suspect was previously apprehended by Divisional Police Officer Kemta CSP …

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Police officers caught red-handed extorting money from residents

Some Nigerian Police operatives have been caught red-handed extorting money from residents of Osun state. In a video making rounds, the Speaker of Osun State Assembly Adewale Egbedun making his way past the area observed the illegality of the security personnel. Displeased by the policemen actions, he immediately came to …

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Mali cancels Air France flight permit

Air France’s permit to fly between Paris and Bamako has been revoked by Mali’s military government after the French national carrier suspended operations to and from the country over regional instability.   In a letter addressed to Air France, Malian authorities said the suspension breached the terms of its permit to …

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Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria

A mosque in the Nigerian city of Zaria has collapsed during prayers, killing at least seven people, officials say. Hundreds of worshippers were in the building at the time on Friday. An investigation is under way to ascertain the cause of the collapse. The emir of the area told local …

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Zuma’s release on remission within SA law: Cele

Police Minister Bheki Cele says the release of former President Jacob Zuma on remission is within he South African law. This follows criticism by some opposition parties and ordinary South Africans who say its unlawful and the timing is questionable. The Department of Correctional Services says this is part of their programme …

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Ethiopia cracks down on gay sex in hotels

Ethiopian authorities say they have been cracking down on hotels, bars and entertainment joints in the capital city where it alleges gay sexual activities are taking place. The Addis Ababa Peace and Security Administration Bureau, a government body, said it was taking action “against institutions where homosexual acts are being …

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Big buttocks can contribute to arthritis – Dr. Sheriff Okyere

A medical practitioner at the Amen Scientific Center, Dr. Okyere Sheriff has mentioned how large or big buttocks can contribute to arthritis. Arthritis is a health condition where one’s joints (where two bones meet) are inflamed. It could either affect the elbows or the knees. Dr. Sheriff, while speaking on …

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What Can Slowly Damage Your Heart

The heart is a vital organ that plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. It is responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood to various parts of the body, ensuring proper functioning of all systems. However, many of us unknowingly make mistakes that can slowly damage our heart over time. In …

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Vegetables that are good for people with heart problems

Disease prevention and cardiovascular health are two difficulties that affect a sizable percentage of the world’s population, and both can be helped by eating more vegetables. It has been reported that certain vegetables can help in the fight against heart disease, and I will inform you about these veggies according …

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87 Year Old Man Recalls On How He Manage Diabetes

Diabetes, as defined by the World Health Organization, is a chronic metabolic ailment characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that can lead to severe damage to various organs over time. It’s a challenging condition to handle for many individuals. However, Emmanuel Adeyinka, an 87-year-old who has battled diabetes for nearly half …

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World Bank suspends funding to Uganda over anti-gay law

The World Bank has suspended any future funding for projects in Uganda, citing human rights violations from the recent enactment of the anti-homosexuality law. A statement from the Bank says further funding is being frozen until authorities in Uganda provide adequate policy to protect minorities, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, …

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Niger coup forces British Airways flight back to Nairobi

A British Airways (BA) flight was forced to return to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi on Monday after being in the skies for two hours following the closure of Niger’s airspace by the junta on Sunday. The airline confirmed the incident saying that flight BA64, which left …

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