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Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy: What the numbers say
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Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy: What the numbers say

The musicians — arguably the best three of all time in Nigeria — have smashed records, filled concert halls, and lifted every available trophy in music. But, who among them is the best? By Brian Okoth A contest that has Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy would not only break the internet, but also bri...

Nigerian acquires 34 jets, helicopters to boost anti-terror fight
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Nigerian acquires 34 jets, helicopters to boost anti-terror fight

Nigeria has ramped up military spending in recent years as it struggles to contain attacks by armed bandits and a 15-year insurgency by Boko Haram and a Daesh affiliate known as ISWAP. Nigeria's air force is acquiring 24 Italian-made M-346 attack jets and ten AW-109 Trekker helicopters as part of...

Türkiye condemns Israel's attack on UNIFIL
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Türkiye condemns Israel's attack on UNIFIL

"Israel's regular attacks on UNIFIL are evidence of the Netanyahu government's policy of occupation of Lebanon, " said a statement from the Turkish Foreign Ministry. The Turkish Foreign Ministry has condemned Israel's attacks on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and warned of I...

Kenya records first mpox-related death
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Kenya records first mpox-related death

Kenya has recorded its first case of mpox-related death, health officials said on Monday. Kenya recorded its first fatality from mpox as the country grapples with a regional outbreak that has affected several East African nations. Patrick Amoth, Kenya's director-general for health, told reporters...

DRC: Two victims of sexual assault are treated each hour
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DRC: Two victims of sexual assault are treated each hour

A new report highlights how each passing year of the conflict in the DRC is contributing to the surge in cases of sexual assault on displaced women and girls, almost all of whom lead insecure lives in makeshift camps bereft of basic amenities. By Sylvia Chebet One of the harrowing realities of li...

Nigeria acquires 34 jets, helicopters to boost anti-terror fight
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Nigeria acquires 34 jets, helicopters to boost anti-terror fight

Nigeria has ramped up military spending in recent years as it struggles to contain attacks by armed bandits and a 15-year insurgency by Boko Haram and a Daesh affiliate known as ISWAP. Nigeria's air force is acquiring 24 Italian-made M-346 attack jets and ten AW-109 Trekker helicopters as part of...

Zimbabwe reports its first two cases of mpox
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Zimbabwe reports its first two cases of mpox

Zimbabwe has confirmed its first two cases of mpox, with the government saying it was detected on people who had entered the country from neighbouring nations. Zimbabwe has confirmed its first two cases of mpox, the health ministry said on Sunday, without specifying which variant had been recorde...