AFRICA

Burkina Faso officials say 28 people found shot dead

Twenty-eight bodies have been found in northwest Burkina Faso over the weekend, the government said, noting an investigation was underway as speculation grows over who may be responsible. “The government was informed of an incident at Nouna … during the night of December 30-31,” a government statement said late on …

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Daily habits that can damage your brain

We often don’t realize the causes or effects of habits; they just happen. But unfortunately, when we get used to some seemingly harmless daily habits, they can cause long-lasting brain damage. The human brain is an essential part of the body, so it requires healthy living to function correctly. However, …

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2 teenagers who fought and overpowered lion narrate encounter

In surprising news, two brave teenagers from Zimbabwe fought off a charging lion bare-handed while protecting the cattle they were herding. The two teenagers, Khulekani Ndlovu (16) and Njabulo Ncube (17), walked away with relatively minor injuries after the death-defying encounter with the lioness. According to the daily publication The …

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5 best foods to eat after s*x

S*x can leave you feeling exhausted, but extremely satisfied. Average of 60-100 calories are burnt during and this depends solely on how active your partner is, you might be burning more than that or less but honestly eating after sex have more to do with recuperating lost energy and nutrient …

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MPs jailed for kicking pregnant colleague

The male lawmakers attacked Amy Ndiaye after she criticised an opposition religious figure. The judge also ordered Mamadou Niang and Massata Samb to pay Ms Ndiaye five million CFA francs ($8,100; £6,750) in compensation. In a video widely shared online, Mr Samb is seen walking towards Ms Ndiaye and slapping …

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Ghana to announce new Covid-19 protocols following fresh global threats

The Ghana Health Service has indicated the possibility of reviewing the COVID-19 Protocols in a bid to stem further infections given the current changes on the global front. ”This situation calls for tightening and reviewing existing measures to avert further outbreaks. Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health are critically monitoring …

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Could this be the world’s tallest man?

When I heard rumours of a new contender for the world’s tallest man in northern Ghana, I set out to find out if it was true. The only problem? Measuring him. A local hospital in northern Ghana told 29-year-old Sulemana Abdul Samed during one of his recent check-ups that he …

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Young woman robbed, raped and murdered by Okada rider

    A young woman identified as Odide Regina Uke, has been allegedly raped and murdered in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State.   It was gathered that Regina was killed by a commercial motorcyclist after arriving in the community from Abuja to celebrate Christmas with her family.   …

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DJ killed for refusing to play song at club

    A 27-year-old disc jockey (DJ) based in Kilifi county, Kenya, has reportedly died after being allegedly assaulted while at work at a local hotel.   Salim Moriasi alias DJ Goodie’s family alleged that he was killed on Christmas Day at about 1:00 am after a scuffle at the County Lux …

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5 dancers killed as driver rams into revellers at New Year party

Five persons have been confirmed killed and four others injured after a motorist deliberately rammed his car into a group of friends partying in Akinmorin near Oyo town.   The reckless driver knocked down 10 people, five of whom died and four others are in critical condition.   The victims were among …

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Warning Signs Of Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a relatively common eye condition often associated with aging. It not properly managed, it tends to progress to lose of vision. This article addresses its causes and signs of glaucoma. According to Healthline, glaucoma is caused by a build of pressure within the eye which damages the optic nerve …

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What A Diabetic Patient Should Do To Stay Healthy

Diabetes in the body is caused when the blood sugar level in the body is exceeded, and it has a variety of things that triggers it in the body. First of all, we must note that diabetes is caused by a number of lifestyle and genetic factors. Some of these …

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Elon Musk becomes first person to ever lose $200 billion

Elon Musk was the second person ever to amass a personal fortune of more than $200 billion, breaching that threshold in January 2021, months after Jeff Bezos. The Tesla Inc. chief executive officer has now achieved a first of his own: becoming the only person in history to erase $200 billion from …

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Man, 52, kills himself after his wife divorce him

A 52-year-old man named Pasipamire Kanyimo, who lives in New Cranborne, kills himself after his wife divorced him following an argument they had. Pasipamire allegedly shot himself in the head when his 46-year-old wife Virginia Kanyimo lost interest in their marriage and filed for separation. The man did not support …

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Mali sentences 46 Ivory Coast soldiers to 20 years in prison

A court in Mali has sentenced 46 soldiers from Ivory Coast to 20 years imprisonment for conspiring against the government, and three others to death in absentia. The soldiers were also fined more than $3,000 and convicted of carrying and transporting weapons, Prosecutor General Ladji Sara said in a statement …

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GRASAG rejects university fees increment

The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) is rejecting the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s (GTEC) 15% increment in fees in all public universities for the 2022/23 academic year. Over the week, GTEC had directed tertiary institutions to review fees for the next academic year by a maximum 15 percent increment. …

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PHOTOS: Kerosene explosion leaves many houses destroyed

Several houses and businesses have been destroyed after a kerosene explosion occurred in Elekahia, a densely populated area in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday morning, December 30.     According to reports, the fire outbreak started at about 8am. Men of the Federal Fire service were immediately alerted to …

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