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A call to build Africa’s next generation of public health leaders against NTDs
For a long time, conversations about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) began in high-level conference rooms, far from the realities in rural villages and urban slums where these diseases persist, missing one vital group that takes up 70 percent...
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POWER OF FAITH: The Phenomenon of Marian Apparations
by Andrew Koslosky KGCHS, Contributing Writer Across the centuries, stories of the Virgin Mary appearing to individuals or groups have captured the devotion, imagination, and faith of millions. These Marian apparitions form a significant part of...
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Nigerians warn Stanley Nwabali as CAF makes major announcement ahead of playoffs vs Gabon
Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was in goal for Nigeria in eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers The former Lobi Stars coach faced heavy criticism during the matches against Rwanda and Lesotho Nigerians have issued a...
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World Cities Day 2025: Inside Africa’s Urban Revolution — Mapping the Smart City Agenda
“The future of Africa will be written in its cities — not just in their skylines, but in how they serve their people.”— António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General From the bustling streets of Lagos to the green corridors of Kigali,...
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Satellite images reveal extensive destruction in El-Fasher as violence escalates, global pressure mounts
High-resolution satellite imagery has revealed extensive destruction across the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, following its capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on 26 October. The takeover has triggered mass...
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Culture, music merge at 11th Tumaini Festival
The annual Tumaini Festival returned to Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa at the weekend with a display of music, dance and culture. Despite a rocky start on Thursday caused by poor coordination, the three-day event eventually found its rhythm. After...
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Kenya U17 discover group stage opponents for AFCON CECAFA qualifiers
Kenya’s U17 boys’ national team, the Junior Stars, will begin their hunt for a place at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a tough Group A alongside hosts Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Rwanda. The draw for the zonal qualifiers was...
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The world must act to stop the catastrophe unfolding in Sudan
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
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Africa’s Hidden Wealth: The Rare Earths And Nigeria’s Forgotten Breadbasket
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Africa’s New Gold Rush A quiet race is under way beneath Africa’s soil. Across the continent, nations are discovering not just gold or oil, but a new kind of treasure — rare earth elements (REEs). These seventeen minerals, vital to electric...
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Historic conference in Baku confronts dark legacy of Belgian rule in Africa
For the first time, an event dedicated to Belgian colonialism is being held in Baku, bringing together representatives, diplomats, and officials from Belgium’s former colonies, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi. The...
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Nigeria, EU, France Sign Pact To Boost Capacity Of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and France, has signed a strategic agreement under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+) Initiative to advance...
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Victor Osimhen, Onuachu, and Onana spotted together after Galatasaray vs Trabzonspor clash
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen and Paul Onuachi met with Cameroonian international Andre Onana before the World Cup playoffs The trio linked up after the 0-0 draw between Galatasaray and Trabzonspor at the Rams Park on Saturday night Nigeria...
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Bad news for Nigeria as another key Super Eagles player ruled out of World Cup playoffs
Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu ruled out of Nigeria’s World Cup playoff against Gabon later this month The hamstring injury has sidelined the Nigerian defender for over two months, missing 12 consecutive games Super Eagles are facing growing...
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Snow takes early lead as Sunshine Development Tour action tees off at VetLab
Greg Snow took command of the leaderboard after the opening round at VetLab Sports Club, posting a brilliant 4-under par 68 to lead the 73 - player field, as the seventh leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing teed off. Snow, one...
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FG, EU, France Sign Pacts To Boost Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity
The Federal Government, the European Union (EU), and France have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and strengthening its healthcare systems. The partnership, signed under...
Hundreds killed protesting Tanzanian election fraud
Hundreds of protesters are feared dead after Tanzanian security forces launched a savage crackdown on demonstrations against the fraudulent elections of October 29, 2025. In what many are calling a coronation at gunpoint, President Samia Suluhu...
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Congolese rebel groups say Macron’s call to reopen Goma airport ‘untimely’
KIGALI, Rwanda Congolese rebel groups that include the M23 (AFC/M23) described French President Emmanuel Macron’s call Thursday to reopen Goma International Airport in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as “untimely,” warning France to act...
Cholera death toll in Africa surpasses 6,800: Health body
KIGALI, Rwanda More than 6,800 people have died from cholera outbreaks sweeping across Africa this year, marking a remarkable increase compared to last year, according to data released Thursday by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and...
Nigeria, EU, France Sign €10.2mn DealTo Strengthen Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity
1 Innocent Oweh The Federal Government, European Union (EU) and France have signed a €10.2 million strategic partnership agreement under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+)...
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