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Sudan Condemns RSF’s Parallel Government Declaration as ‘Proof of Defeat’

Sudan Condemns RSF’s Parallel Government Declaration as ‘Proof of Defeat’

The Sudanese government denounced the move as a "fictitious government" established with utter disregard for the suffering inflicted upon the Sudanese people by the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Moreover, the government expressed strong disapproval of Kenya hosting the preparatory meetings for this parallel government, deeming it a violation of Sudan's sovereignty and contrary to the principles of the UN, AU, and IGAD. Sudan has appealed to neighboring countries and the international community to condemn and reject this declaration, considering any engagement with it an act of aggression against the Sudanese government and its sovereignty. On Sunday, the RSF, along…
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CHAMA 2025 Invasion: Scholarship Award Announced for Enyimba Medical Invasion

CHAMA 2025 Invasion: Scholarship Award Announced for Enyimba Medical Invasion

The Chairman of the Organizing Committee of CHAMA 2025 Invasion, Apostle Aniete Okure, has expressed gratitude to CHAMA CEO Dr. Olugu Ukpai for announcing a scholarship award during the upcoming Enyimba Medical Invasion 2025. The event, scheduled to hold from August 8th to 14th, 2025, aims to provide medical care and support to those in need. The medical mission targets to conduct at least 150 surgeries and free treatment to beneficiaries from a team of Doctors from USA, UK, Canada in conjunction with their Nigerian counterparts. Notably, CHAMA Mission Ministries (CMM) International has in a space of 19 years conducted…
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Africa’s youngest leader divides opinion over Russia ties

Africa’s youngest leader divides opinion over Russia ties

As news emerged this week about hundreds of Burkina Faso citizens killed separately by both jihadi groups and government forces, images of Burkina Faso’s junta leader, Capt. Ibrahim Traore were plastered over Russian state media speaking about pan-Africanism and liberating the minds of the continent’s youths. Traore, who was in Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, is Africa’s youngest leader at 37, a strong appeal for the continent's young population that is used to much older leaders. Since coming to power in September 2022 after the country’s second coup that year,…
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The Cor State: Origin Of State Creation In Nigeria

The Cor State: Origin Of State Creation In Nigeria

With exactly a week to go, on May 27, 1967, Gowon began the creation of states in N!geria. The creation of states destroyed and buried what was left of the unification decree of May 1966 promulgated by Ironsi. As peace, security, justice, and progress continued to elude N!geria, Ojukwu and Gowon met in Aburi to find a way out between January 4 and 5, 1967. The discussion was friendly and fruitful. Days later, Gowon reneged on the decisions. As the insecurity of the lives of Easterners continued unabated, Ojukwu decided that he would create the state of B!afra if nothing…
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Exams in Limbo as Lecturers’ Strike Hits Technical University of Kenya

Exams in Limbo as Lecturers’ Strike Hits Technical University of Kenya

A looming crisis has struck the Technical University of Kenya as striking staff members have paralyzed the upcoming exams, scheduled to commence on Monday. The lecturers, who are demanding payment of their December salary arrears, have rejected a call from the Vice Chancellor to supervise the tests. The standoff has left students in a state of uncertainty, as they await the resolution of the dispute. The university administration has yet to announce a contingency plan, leaving many to wonder if the exams will be postponed or cancelled altogether. The lecturers' union has maintained that its members will not resume work…
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