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Typhoon Gaemi Brings Destruction to Taiwan and Philippines

Typhoon Gaemi Brings Destruction to Taiwan and Philippines

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2024

Typhoon Gaemi Brings Devastating Flooding and Destruction to Taiwan and Philippines A powerful typhoon, Gaemi, has ravaged Taiwan and the […]

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Rwanda’s Human Rights Dilemma: Can Kagame’s Reelection Bring Change?

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2024

Rwanda’s Human Rights Record Under Fire as President Kagame Secures Fifth Term Rwanda’s development since the 1994 genocide has been […]

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Zimbabwe’s Olympic Delegation: 7 Athletes, 67 Officials, and a Minister’s Silence

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2024

Zimbabwe’s Olympic Delegation Sparks Controversy: Former Minister Criticizes Minister Coventry’s Silence A heated debate has erupted in Zimbabwe over the […]

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Eastern DR Congo Attack Kills 20, Blamed on Islamic State Linked

Eastern DR Congo Attack Kills 20, Blamed on Islamic State-Linked Militants

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2024

Deadly Attack in Eastern DR Congo Blamed on Islamic State-Linked Militants A devastating attack in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo […]

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US Reaffirms Commitment to AGOA Renewal at Private Sector Forum

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2024

Biden Administration Reiterates Commitment to AGOA Renewal at Private Sector Forum Washington, DC – In a significant development, US Secretary […]

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Russian Drones Attack Ukrainian Port City, Cross into Romania

Russian Drones Attack Ukrainian Port City, Cross into Romania

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2024

Russian Drones Target Ukrainian Port City of Izmail for Second Night, Enter Romanian Airspace For the second consecutive night, Russian […]

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Uganda’s Protest Crackdown: A Costly Affair for Taxpayers and Democracy

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2024

Uganda’s Costly Crackdown on Protests The Ugandan government’s response to public demonstrations has become a costly affair, both financially and […]

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Tinubu Calls for Concerted Effort to Tackle Insecurity, Cybercrime in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2024

Nigeria’s President Tinubu Blames Insecurity on Well-Organized Non-State Actors, Calls for Concerted Efforts Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has declared that […]

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HIV Cure Breakthrough: Scientists Close to Eradicating the Virus

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2024

Hope on the Horizon: Breakthroughs in HIV Cure Research The world is one step closer to finding a cure for […]

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Strengthening African Growth and Opportunity Act for a Sustainable Future

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2024

Strengthening the African Growth and Opportunity Act for a Sustainable Future As the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches […]

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Biden to Deliver Final Oval Office Speech Amid Looming Democratic

Biden to Deliver Final Oval Office Speech Amid Looming Democratic Nomination

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2024

US President Joe Biden’s Final Oval Office Speech: Explaining His Decision to Drop Out In a surprise move, US President […]

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FCCPC Ready to Defend $220 Million Fine Against Meta for Data Privacy Violations

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2024

Meta Faces $220 Million Fine for Data Privacy Violations in Nigeria The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in […]

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US to Complete Troop Withdrawal from Niger by Early August

US to Complete Troop Withdrawal from Niger by Early August

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2024

US Troop Withdrawal from Niger Completed by Early August The United States has announced that it will complete its troop […]

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Taiwan Braces for Typhoon Gaemi's Fury

Taiwan Braces for Typhoon Gaemi’s Fury

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2024

Typhoon Gaemi Brings Destruction to Taiwan and Neighbouring Countries A powerful typhoon, Gaemi, has brought torrential rains and whipping winds […]

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South Africa’s Agoa Future Hangs in Balance as US Review Looms

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2024

South Africa’s Trade Future Hangs in the Balance at Agoa Forum As the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) Forum […]

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Kathmandu Plane Crash: 18 Killed, Pilot Rescued in Nepal's Latest

Kathmandu Plane Crash: 18 Killed, Pilot Rescued in Nepal’s Latest Aviation Disaster

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2024

Passenger Plane Crashes on Takeoff in Kathmandu, Nepal A devastating aviation incident has occurred in Kathmandu, Nepal, where a passenger […]

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Uganda Crackdown: Dozens Charged and Jailed for Defying Anti Corruption Rallies

Uganda Crackdown: Dozens Charged and Jailed for Defying Anti-Corruption Rallies

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2024

Uganda Cracks Down on Anti-Corruption Protests In a move seen as a crackdown on dissent, Uganda’s authorities have charged and […]

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US Seeks Ceasefire Talks in Sudan Amid Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2024

Sudan’s Desperate Crisis: US Calls for Ceasefire Talks Amid Escalating Starvation and Violence Washington, DC – The United States has […]

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Ethiopia Landslide Disaster: At Least 229 Killed in Southern Region

Ethiopia Landslide Disaster: At Least 229 Killed in Southern Region

By Ifunanya / July 23, 2024

Landslide in Southern Ethiopia Kills at Least 229 People, Deadliest Disaster in the Horn of Africa Nation A devastating landslide […]

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George Clooney Backs Kamala Harris After Biden's Exit

George Clooney Backs Kamala Harris After Biden’s Exit

By Ifunanya / July 23, 2024

Hollywood star George Clooney — one of the first high-profile Democratic activists to urge Joe Biden not to seek reelection […]

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