AFRICA

Aug
19
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
Senegal Achieves Technological Milestone with Launch of Inaugural Satellite

Senegal Achieves Technological Milestone with Launch of Inaugural Satellite

Africa, Breaking, Technology, World News,
Senegal has reached a historic milestone with the successful launch of its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1A, from California's Vandenberg base on Friday evening. This achievement makes Senegal one of only 12 African nations to possess its own surveillance and telecommunications satellites in space. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye hailed the launch as a significant step towards Senegal's "technological sovereignty," expressing pride and gratitude to all those involved in the project. Maram Kaïré, director of Senegal's space agency, described the launch as a historic day in the country's progress, marking an important step towards becoming a space-faring nation. The nanosatellite, built by Senegalese…
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Apr
23
2024
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By Abdulrahman
Ousmane Yara hosted NYA President, Bin Abbas in Dakar to strengthen partnership.

Ousmane Yara hosted NYA President, Bin Abbas in Dakar to strengthen partnership.

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By Comr Amos Kalu As part of his cardinal purposes for traveling all the way to Senegal to seek ideas and healthy collaborations that will help to deepen the desire for the Nigerian youths to sit up and own up to their responsibilities of being the leaders of tomorrow, the National Youth Alliance President and Convener, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, has kicked off his retinue of activities in the country that will culminate in a special meeting with the young president of the country who has become a good source of motivation for Nigeria youths, albeit, other African countries that…
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Apr
22
2024
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By Abdulrahman
Bin Abbas visits Dakar, Senegal to strengthen Nigeria’s youth agenda.

Bin Abbas visits Dakar, Senegal to strengthen Nigeria’s youth agenda.

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By Comr Amos Kalu ABUJA: "Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30. Such a high number of young people is an opportunity for the continent’s growth – but only if these new generations are fully empowered to realise their best potential. It is especially important that young people are included in decision making and given appropriate opportunities for work and to innovate.   "Involving young people in politics and society is not merely a question of inclusion, but one that is vital for economic growth, innovation, peace and security.…
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Apr
04
2024
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By Abdulrahman
Malawian Ex-convict Moses Dzimbiri, impersonating immigration officers to con travellers.

Malawian Ex-convict Moses Dzimbiri, impersonating immigration officers to con travellers.

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The Malawi Embassy in Nigeria has been alerted of a worrisome development involving her citizen, Moses Dzimbiri of Blantyre, Malawi, who has been impersonating his country by posing as an immigration officer to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians of their hard-earned money.  In his latest stunt,  a young Nigerian who needed a business VISA to Malawi was introduced to Moses in November 2023. Mr. Moses said his brother has been working with the Malawian immigration in his country where he too was a staff before traveling out of the country.  The client from Nigeria innocently trusted him after getting convinced of his…
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Feb
12
2024
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By Abdulrahman
Benue under siege as herdsmen slaughter over 500 in Agatu, Otukpo, Apa

Benue under siege as herdsmen slaughter over 500 in Agatu, Otukpo, Apa

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Benue, the nation's food basket, is mired in catastrophe. Daily attacks by heavily armed cattlemen in military camouflage target roughly 200 villages. Over 500 people have died in three local government areas in Benue South Senatorial District, known as Idoma land, in the past three months. Many homes have burned demolished and many residents are missing in villages in Otukpo, Apa, and Agatu LGAs, where marauders killed several locals. No one has claimed responsibility for the horrible attacks, but residents blame ‘Fulani herdsmen.’ Bloodbath returns to Agatu After years of calm, Agatu has been hit by a slaughter that has…
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