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United Airlines flight from Nigeria under probe for mid-air jolt
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United Airlines flight from Nigeria under probe for mid-air jolt

The flight to Washington with 245 passengers returned to Lagos after the unexpected aircraft movement and a technical issue. The US National Transportation Safety Board has said it is investigating a United Airlines flight on Friday from Lagos, Nigeria to Washington DC, in which a sudden aircraft...

Edmund Atweri: Taimaka wa lafiyar masu juna biyu a kauyukan Ghana
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Edmund Atweri: Taimaka wa lafiyar masu juna biyu a kauyukan Ghana

Wani jami'in jinya a Ghana ya sadaukar da rayuwarsa wajen rage mutuwar mata da jarirari yayin haihuwa a kasar ta Yammacin Afirka, inda yake zuwa kauyuka da injin awo don taimaka wa masu juna biyu da ba su da halin zuwa manyan asibitoci don yin awon. Daga Pauline Odhiambo Ciki da haihuwar yara ƙan...

Football transfer: Gambian star Manneh joins Hibernian FC
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Football transfer: Gambian star Manneh joins Hibernian FC

Born in Banjul, Gambia, Manneh's footballing odyssey began with the Aspire Academy before heading to Barcelona. Hibernian FC has bolstered their midfield with the signing of Gambian international Alasana Manneh. The 26-year-old arrives from Odense Boldklub in Denmark on a three-and-a-half-year de...

‘Slow fashion’: Turkish designer redefines sustainable clothing
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‘Slow fashion’: Turkish designer redefines sustainable clothing

Roksan Sarfati transitioned from fast fashion to sustainable design after being appalled by the waste and environmental harm she witnessed in the industry. By Mohammad Bashir Al-Daher Roksan Sarfati, a Turkish designer, has become a beacon of sustainable fashion by transforming discarded fabrics...

DR Congo, Belgium in diplomatic spat over coup attempt trial row
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DR Congo, Belgium in diplomatic spat over coup attempt trial row

Belgian-Congolese military expert Jean-Jacques Wondo was sentenced to death for his alleged role in last year's abortive coup. Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo have become embroiled in a diplomatic spat after a court in Kinshasa upheld a death sentence Monday for a Belgian-Congolese m...

Why is cremation sparking controversy in Kenya?
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Why is cremation sparking controversy in Kenya?

In Kenya and indeed most parts of Africa, burial ceremonies are not just a tradition but a communal act that honours ancestors and maintains cultural continuity. By Dayo Yusuf In 2011, Kenyans were plunged into mourning for the death of one the country’s most prominent figures, Professor Wangari...

DR Congo conflict: Goma's strategic importance
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DR Congo conflict: Goma's strategic importance

Situated in one of the world's richest mineral regions, Goma plays an essential role in the global economy. By Susan Mwongeli Thousands of prisoners have fled amid chaos in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes after M23 rebels entered the city amid escalating conflict with the ar...

DRC crisis: M23 rebels claim capturing Goma airport
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DRC crisis: M23 rebels claim capturing Goma airport

The African Union said Tuesday it condemned the violence in eastern DR Congo and called on the M23 armed group to "lay down arms." A spokesman of M23 rebels claims to have captured Goma airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, news agency Anadolu reports on Tuesday evening. The main city...