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In Borno, 4-month  cholera outbreak is over.

In Borno, 4-month  cholera outbreak is over.

Maiduguri, 12 January, 2023 - Residents of Borno State can finally heave a sigh of relief as the state government recently declared the cholera outbreak over. The state recorded 12,496 confirmed cases with 394 deaths…

Liberia: Rape Survivor Offers Emotional Testimony at Begin of Kosiah’s Battle Crimes Trial

Liberia: Rape Survivor Offers Emotional Testimony at Begin of Kosiah’s Battle Crimes Trial

Bellinzona, Switzerland — The trial of the Liberian warlord Alieu Kosiah opened today in Bellinzona. It started with a surprise report financed by Kosiah's friends and family. Redacted by a Liberian lawyer, it consisted of…

Telkom broadcasts termination of merger talks with Rain

Telkom broadcasts termination of merger talks with Rain

On Wednesday, South African mobile network operator Telkom announced that it has terminated merger talks with data-only network operator Rain.  In a statement on the Joburg Stock Exchange News Service (SENS), Telkom announced that the…

NIS Says 7,500 Passports Await Assortment in Oyo

NIS Says 7,500 Passports Await Assortment in Oyo

The Nigerian Immigration Service says about 7,500 international passports are still awaiting collection in their Oyo State office. The Assistant Comptroller-General of Immigration, Dora Amahian, who is in charge of planning and statistics at the…

Benin opposition chief rejects preliminary outcomes of parliamentary vote

Benin opposition chief rejects preliminary outcomes of parliamentary vote

****Benin's main opposition on Thursday (Jan. 12) claimed vote buying and fraud allowed allies of the President to win Sunday's legislative election.** Beninese electoral commission announced late Wednesday, preliminary results of Sunday’s parliamentary election. According…

DRC: At the least 5 lacking after bridge collapse

DRC: At the least 5 lacking after bridge collapse

Illustration photo: people cross the Kasai Bridge that connects the two sides of   -   Copyright © africanews JUNIOR D. KANNAH/AFP or licensors Last updated: 7 hours ago Democratic Republic Of Congo At least five people…

Tigray: French and German heads of diplomacy in Ethiopia to assist peace

Tigray: French and German heads of diplomacy in Ethiopia to assist peace

The heads of French and German diplomacy began a visit to Addis Ababa on Thursday to support peace in Tigray, more than two months after the agreement that ended the conflict in this northern region…

Kenya: College Ladies Faucet Into Egg Donation for Money

Kenya: College Ladies Faucet Into Egg Donation for Money

Nairobi — Younger women, particularly girls in tertiary institutions, are increasingly offering to donate their eggs to fertility clinics in a trend that has been linked to the pursuit for monetary gain. Although the selling…

Financial institution Deposits Rise to N43tn in 2022

Financial institution Deposits Rise to N43tn in 2022

Banks The Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee report has shown that deposits by Nigerian banks rose by N6.92tn from N36.13tn as of the end of October 2021 to N43.05tn in the corresponding period…

Yuga Labs Pronounces New Sport and Free NFT Mint

Yuga Labs Pronounces New Sport and Free NFT Mint

Reading Time: 2 minutes Bored Ape creator Yuga Labs has announced an upcoming NFT-powered game called Dookey Dash The game utilizes a collectible known as Sewer Pass Sewer Pass NFTs are free for BAYC and…

As development dwindles and competitors stiffens, Takealot is getting aggressive to remain on high

As development dwindles and competitors stiffens, Takealot is getting aggressive to remain on high

According to World Wide Worx and Mastercard’s online retail study, South Africa’s online retail industry reached R55 billion in 2022, a 30% growth from 2021 mainly driven by an ongoing boom in demand for home…

Gambia: Justice Mahoney to Hear Alleged Foiled Coup Case

Gambia: Justice Mahoney to Hear Alleged Foiled Coup Case

Hassan B. Jallow, the Chief Justice of the Gambia has assigned Justice Basiru V.P Mahoney to preside over the alleged foiled coup trial involving some members of the Gambia Armed Forces. Justice Mahoney of the…