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Aug
23
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
NDLEA Secures 302-Year Prison Sentence for 19 Drug Traffickers

NDLEA Secures 302-Year Prison Sentence for 19 Drug Traffickers

Breaking, Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the conviction and sentencing of 19 drug traffickers, including three kingpins, to a total of 302 years in prison. The convictions were secured through diligent prosecution by the NDLEA, following arrests made between July 1 and 31, 2024. The three kingpins, Bolanle Lookman Dauda, Ikeh Stanley Ifeanyi, and Christian Anyanwu, were sentenced to 21, 14, and 16 years in prison, respectively. Dauda was arrested while attempting to transport drugs to Ghana, while Ifeanyi was caught with 1,100 ampoules of fentanyl at the Idumota market in Lagos. Anyanwu was arrested with 1.4…
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Aug
23
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
WHO Launches Emergency Response as Mpox Outbreak Worsens in DRC

WHO Launches Emergency Response as Mpox Outbreak Worsens in DRC

Africa, Breaking, Health,
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an emergency response to combat the resurgence of the Mpox virus (also known as monkeypox) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With over 18,000 cases and 500 deaths reported, the DRC has become the epicenter of the outbreak, with a disproportionate 70% of cases affecting children. Amidst the ongoing insurgency in the DRC, the WHO is working to adapt its strategies to reach conflict-hit regions. Dr. Samuel Boland, incident manager for Mpox at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, stated that they are utilizing alternative methods, such as radio broadcasts, to reach…
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Aug
19
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
UN Reports Record Number of Aid Workers Killed in 2023

UN Reports Record Number of Aid Workers Killed in 2023

Africa, Breaking, Charity
In a sobering report released on World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations revealed that a record number of aid workers lost their lives while on duty in 2023. A staggering 280 humanitarian workers were killed worldwide, with the majority (163) meeting their demise in Gaza. However, the crisis in Sudan and South Sudan also saw a significant number of aid workers being killed, highlighting the dangers faced by humanitarians in conflict zones. Benin's Market Revamp Sparks Mixed Emotions In Benin, efforts to modernize the sprawling Tokpa market in central Cotonou have been met with mixed feelings among vendors and shoppers.…
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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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Aug
19
2024
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By Ahmed Ture
US Elections: Harris takes the lead while Biden delivers a farewell address at the DNC

US Elections: Harris takes the lead while Biden delivers a farewell address at the DNC

Breaking, Politics, World News,
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, US President Joe Biden will offer a heartfelt parting speech before handing the reins to Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for the next election. Not too long after his abrupt exit and Harris's swift ascent, many of the same individuals who pushed for Biden's removal because of age concerns will be bidding him farewell like a hero. As he approaches 81 years old, Biden is predicted to support Harris—the nation's first Black, female, and South Asian vice president—as the most qualified candidate to carry on his legacy of defending American…
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