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Safeguarding the future of women and girls in Nigeria against cervical cancer

When 11-year-old Morenike Ayeni received the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV), she became one of the millions of adolescent girls to get vaccinated against cervical...

Tunisian tennis sensation, Ons Jabeur, appointed World Food Programme (WFP) Global Goodwill Ambassador

The World Food Programme (WFP) announced today the appointment of Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur as its newest Global Goodwill Ambassador. Recognized for her...

Retail Tech | What to Expect in 2024

Once upon a time (literally like last week!) a shopper popped in for a quick pre-holiday shop. Welcomed by a Bot that offered personalised...

Prince Harry to visit King Charles after cancer diagnosis

The Duke of Sussex will travel to the UK to visit King Charles "in the coming days" after Buckingham Palace announced the monarch had...

Global Logistics Execs see coming Surge of African Investment

Nearly 62% of global logistics professionals say their companies are planning additional or first-time investments in Africa, according to a closely watched yearly industry...

Grammy Awards used Davido and dumped him – Adesope

Nigerian media personality, Adesope Olajide has vented his spleen at the organizers of the Grammy Awards for "stabbing Davido in the back" at the...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) keeps supporting Girl Education to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Africa and beyond

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with African First Ladies, marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female...

Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET), Freiberg University of Mines and Technology Start Scholarship Program

With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2022 between HE Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas of...

Internet Safety: Children show Caution when Interacting with people they don’t know Online but want Greater Protection – Preliminary Research Findings

Children routinely interact with people they don’t know online and respond with caution when approached, but they want tech companies and governments to do...

NDLEA intercepts over 14kg of cannabis from Ghana

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria has intercepted of a large consignment of Ghanaian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis sativa,...

US Museum returns royal objects to Asante Kingdom [Photos]

Seven royal artefacts, including a necklace, an ornamental chair, and an elephant tail whisk, have been permanently and voluntarily returned to the Asante kingdom...

Italian Deputy Prime Minister, Qatar’s Ambassador participate in welcoming Injured people from Gaza to Receive treatment in Italian Hospitals

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic Antonio Tajani and HE Ambassador of the State...

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. It is not prostate cancer but was discovered during his...

Shock as Grammy winner gets arrested at the live event [Video]

Killer Mike was escorted out of the 2024 Grammys in handcuffs on Sunday, hours after winning three awards in the pre-show telecast. The Atlanta rapper, 48, was...

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health and Population

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar. Spokesman for the...

Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali to decide fate of Ghanaian traders following ECOWAS ‘exit’

There’s a looming diplomatic row as Burkina Faso’s Military leader Ibrahim Traoré has disclosed that his country will consult Mali and Niger to take...

In pictures: Red carpet and ceremony at Grammy Awards

Some of the biggest stars in the world of music have put on a show at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Boygenius won three...

Breaking New Ground: UXLink and OKX Wallet Collaborate to Enhance WEB3 Wallet Capabilities

UXLink (https://UXLink.io), a visionary in the realm of Real Web3 Social Hub&Live Social Infrastructure, has proudly announced the introduction of innovative features for the management...

Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day by providing 140 Oncology Scholarship to doctors from 28 African countries since 2012

Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com/) marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 140 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 28 countries; Merck...

Kenya: Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Champions Universal Health Coverage Advocacy at Kakamega Prayer Service

Health CS Nakhumicha S. Wafula joined H.E. President William Ruto for an Interdenominational Prayer Service in Kakamega County and commended the Head of State...

Akufo-Addo mourns Namibia President Hage Geingob

President Akufo-Addo has conveyed his deep condolences to the people of Namibia following the passing of their President, Hage Geingob. In his message of condolence,...

Sudan: Urgent response needed amid high death rates and malnutrition crisis in North Darfur

Emergency malnutrition thresholds reached in Zamzam camp where an estimated one child is dying every two hours; Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) calls for urgent, mass...

Senegal President postpones election indefinitely

Senegal’s President Macky Sall has indefinitely postponed the presidential election that was scheduled to take place on February 25. Speaking in a televised address to...

Namibia’s new President sworn-in hours after predecessor dies

Namibia has a new president in the shape of Nangolo Mbumba just hours after, as vice-president, he had announced the death of his predecessor....

Traditional ruler shot dead, wife kidnapped

Armed men have shot dead a traditional ruler, and kidnapped his wife plus one other person in south-western Nigeria, authorities say. The attackers stormed the...

She described my husband as a Maradona in bed – Wife catches husband sleeping with her mother

A Nasarawa housewife whose name was simply given as Doris has alleged that her husband cheated on her with her mother. The Nation reported that,...

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 26â„¢ match schedule reveal

The match schedule will be unveiled during a special live broadcast at 15:00 ET on Sunday, 4 February 2024; The event will be streamed live...

Missing son of US-based Ghanaian pastor found dead

Darius Appiah, the 22-year-old son of a US-based Ghanaian pastor who went missing for 10 days has been found dead. A search party found...

This is why Celine Dion is doing a documentary on her rare medical condition

Celine Dion says the new documentary will detail her life with stiff person syndrome and her road back to performing. While Celine Dion’s performing...

Nairobi fire: Gas blast in Kenyan capital kills three and injures nearly 300

A huge gas blast in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, has killed at least three people and injured nearly 300. A lorry carrying gas cylinders...

Akufo-Addo reacts to Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s exit from ECOWAS

President Akufo-Addo has expressed his disappointment over the unfortunate choice made by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to withdraw from the Economic Community of...

China executes couple who flung two toddlers to their death

China has executed a couple who fatally threw two children out of the window of an apartment building. Zhang Bo - the father of the...

Mali: humanitarian conditions worsen as over 4,000 new IDPs arrive this week in Menaka, warns International Rescue Committee (IRC)

7.1 million people; around 32% of the total population are in need of humanitarian assistance in Mali; Menaka region alone registered 4690 new IDPs in...

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Hospital in Mogadishu reopens with new medical equipment after extensive renovations

The Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Mogadishu has been officially reopened with a special ceremony, in the presence of His Excellency Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime...

‘Flag Akwankyerɛ’: Travel prophesy leads to US flag shortage in Ghana

Exactly a year ago, the Ghana Police Service cautioned pastors against prophecies on the night of December 31 that might create fear and panic...

Zambia steps up cervical cancer screening with human papillomavirus (HPV) testing

Zambia has the third highest burden of cervical cancer in the world, with an incidence rate of 65.5 per 100 000 women and a...

Ambassador Chen Xiaodong Attended the Launch Event for Absa Group’s China Office

On January 31, 2024, Ambassador Chen Xiaodong and South African Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana jointly attended the launch event for Absa Group’s China...

Uganda: Policy reversal on livestock vaccination in the offing

The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has said that government is considering a policy reversal on vaccination of...

Cultural exchanges highlighted at Chinese New Year celebration in Uganda

The fusion of Chinese and Ugandans in a Tai Chi performance here on Sunday at the Chinese New Year celebration was a sign of...

Man lives in isolation for 55 years over fear of women

A Rwandan man has allegedly lived in isolation for 55 years because of an 'extreme fear of women'.  Callixte Nzamwita, who is reportedly 71-years-old, has allegedly spent...