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Mpox is not under control in Africa, warns Africa CDC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) issued a stark warning on Thursday, September 19, 2024, stating that the mpox outbreak is not yet under control. Data reveals a 177% surge in cases and a 38.5% rise in fatalities compared to the same period last year. Director General Jean Kaseya noted that the virus is spreading into …

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Former Harrods Owner Mohamed Al Fayed Accused of Multiple Rapes

A BBC investigation has revealed harrowing allegations against the late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, with more than 20 former female employees accusing the former Harrods owner of sexual assault and rape. The documentary and podcast titled Al-Fayed: Predator at Harrods presents evidence of a systemic culture of abuse and corruption at the luxury department store. According to the report, the …

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Ugandan Man Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for ‘insulting’ President

A Ugandan magistrate has sentenced 24-year-old Edward Awebwa to six years in prison for posting TikTok videos that insulted President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and their son, military head Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Awebwa faced four charges, including hate speech and the dissemination of “misleading and malicious” information. Among the claims made in his videos was an assertion that taxes …

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Manhunt Launched After Human Remains Found in Suitcases in the UK 

British police have initiated a manhunt following the discovery of two suitcases containing human remains on the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. The incident began late Wednesday night when authorities were alerted to a man acting suspiciously on the bridge. ‘ Although the individual had vanished by the time officers arrived, they discovered the suitcases at the scene. Initial investigations …

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sisters drown while swimming in a beach in the US

Aisha Mohammed, 18, and Zainab Mohammed, 17, two sisters originally from Nigeria living in the Bronx, tragically drowned at Coney Island Beach on Friday night, July 5. The teenagers were last seen entering the water near Stillwell Avenue and Boardwalk West around 8:00 p.m. Witnesses reported that as a sudden rainstorm began, most beachgoers sought shelter, but the sisters entered …

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US troops pull out of Niger’s Air Base 101

The United States has completed the withdrawal of its military personnel from Niger, finishing the process ahead of the mid-September deadline set by the country’s ruling junta. Following the earlier exit from Air Base 101 in the capital of Niamey, the final phase concluded with the turnover of Air Base 201 near Agadez on August 5, 2024. This $100 million …

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UN Predicts 82 Million Nigerians May Face Hunger by 2030

The United Nations has issued a grave warning that approximately 82 million Nigerians – about 64% of the country’s population – could face severe hunger by 2030. This projection comes as Nigeria grapples with a deepening food crisis fueled by record-high inflation, climate change, and persistent insecurity. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), food inflation in …

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Mauritanian Coast Guard Recovers 89 Bodies After Migrant Vessel Capsizes

Mauritanian coastguards have recovered the bodies of 89 migrants after their boat capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. While nine individuals, including a five-year-old girl, were successfully rescued, dozens of others remain missing. According to survivor accounts, the traditional fishing vessel departed from the border region between Senegal and The Gambia last week with approximately 170 people on board …

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Asantehene allocates 200 acres to State Housing Company to address housing deficit

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has donated 200 acres of land at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region to the State Housing Company (SHC) to support the development of affordable housing. This significant contribution highlights the critical role of partnership between traditional leaders and state institutions in addressing Ghana’s housing deficit. The land will serve as the foundation for a …

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Dr. Kwesi Nduom Petitions Bank of Ghana to Restore GN Bank License

Dr. Kwesi Nduom, the owner of the defunct GN Bank, has directed a formal appeal to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, seeking the reinstatement of the bank’s operating license. Dr. Nduom contends that the 2019 revocation, which the Central Bank justified by citing insolvency and regulatory breaches, was based on an inaccurate assessment of the …

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