Africa
Nigerian military neutralizes 50 terrorists, senior ISWAP commander in Borno
LAGOS, Nigeria Nigerian troops operating under Operation Hadin Kai have neutralized no fewer than 50 terrorists, including a senior commander...
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Somalia security operations kill at least 28 al-Shabaab terrorists
MOGADISHU, Somalia Supported by international partners, Somalia carried out coordinated operations killing 28 al-Shabaab terrorists in the Hiran and Middle...
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UATH awards contract for 1.5 Tesla helium-free MRI machine installation
The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a 1.5 Tesla helium-free...
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Nigeria, other African nations can generate $469 billion in annual revenue without raising tax: AfDB
Nigeria and other African countries can unlock more than $469 billion in additional annual revenue without raising statutory tax rates,...
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U.S.-based Ghanaian Bright Boateng sentenced for role in HSTF multimillion-dollar money laundering case
A Maryland man received a federal prison term today in connection with a multi-million-dollar money laundering scheme. Judge Matthew J. Maddox...
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Sexual violence one of most defining features of Sudan’s war: UN
The United Nations says sexual violence is one of the “most defining features” of Sudan’s war, now in its fourth...
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Kenya’s president says he approved Ebola quarantine facility at Trump’s request despite domestic backlash
NAIROBI Kenyan President William Ruto said late Monday that he authorized the establishment of a US Ebola quarantine facility at...
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China sends medical experts to DR Congo to help combat Ebola outbreak
BEIJING China has sent a team of medical experts to the Democratic Republic of Congo to support efforts to contain...
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Ebola cases surpass 300 in Congo as more health zones affected
KIGALI, Rwanda Confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpassed 300 on Monday, according to the latest...
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Thousands of women march in Nairobi demanding action on femicide, missing children
NAIROBI, Kenya Thousands of Kenyans, mostly women, marched through central Nairobi on Monday demanding stronger government action against rising cases...
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