AFRICA

Thabo Mbeki Advocates for Conscious Political Decisions to Achieve Unity in Diversity in Africa

Former South African President Mbeki has urged African leaders to make deliberate political choices to foster unity across diverse populations.

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At Least 17 Pupils Dead In Kenya School Fire, Cause Under Investigation

At least 17 pupils have died in a fire at a Kenyan school, with over a dozen hospitalised.

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NYSC Confirms Corps Members Will Receive Increased Allowances with New Minimum Wage Rollout

Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed has assured corps members of allowance increases in line with civil servants' improved pay.

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Nigeria Joins ICAO’s PKD and PKI to Enhance Passport Ranking, Ease Border Controls

Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo has announced Nigeria's integration into ICAO’s security infrastructure, aiming to enhance passport ranking, streamline international travel.

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Ondo Government To Sink 54 Boreholes In Rural Communities, Install Solar Lights To Combat Crime

Ondo State plans to provide 1,600 solar lights, 54 boreholes, rural road networks to enhance grassroots development and community safety.

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Tunisian Presidential Candidate Re-Arrested Minutes After Release, Lawyers Claim “Kidnapping”

Tunisian presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel was re-arrested shortly after his release, raising concerns of election manipulation.

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Tinubu To World Leaders: Let’s Embrace Multilateralism, Shun Protectionism For Lasting Peace, Security

Tinubu has called on world leaders to embrace multilateralism and reject protectionism as essential steps towards achieving lasting peace.

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US Provides $6.5m for Flood Related Humanitarian Needs in Nigeria

USAID is providing more than $6.5 million to the International Organization for Migration to address flood-related humanitarian needs across Nigeria.

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Petrol Price Hike: Shettima Meets with Deputy Oil Minister Lokpobiri, NNPC Boss Kyari 

Nigeria's deputy oil minister Lokpobiri claims government is not fixing petrol prices as the sector is already deregulated.

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Maiduguri Safe, Not Under Threat of Flooding, Says Borno Government

Bprno's government has assured the residents of Maiduguri and environs that the area cannot be submerged by water.

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