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Congo marred with gang rape, murder, tortue, UN raises concern

Eric Jabulani September 6, 2025

United Nations Congo’s armed forces and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have committed crimes including gang rape, sexual slavery, torture, killings of civilians and other “horrific” atrocities in eastern Congo over the last year, the U.N. human rights office said Friday. It said the governments

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Again, Ebola outbreak in Congo

Andrew Mbeki September 6, 2025

Congo The World Health Organization said it dispatched its experts alongside Congo’s Rapid Response Team to Kasai province to strengthen disease surveillance, treatment and infection prevention and control in health facilities. It is also delivering supplies including personal protective equipment, mobile laboratory equipment and medical supplies. Congo has a stockpile of

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Right group demands fixing of Nigeria’s southwest Lagos-Benin road

Ewaka Sam September 6, 2025

Nigeria A rights group – The Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) Nigeria’s southwest Ogun State Chapter, has raised serious concerns about the rapid deterioration of the newly rehabilitated Ikangba-Agoro Road, also known as the Old Lagos-Benin Road. Less than seven months after the completion of rehabilitation works, portions of the road are

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WHO declears Mpox outbreak no threat

Howard Mildilton September 6, 2025

WHO The World Health Organization no longer considers the mpox outbreak in Africa to be an international health emergency, the U.N. agency’s director said Friday. The new form of mpox emerged in early 2024 in Congo and neighboring African countries, spread through close contact including sex. WHO declared it a global health emergency in August […]

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Electrification Agency to convene roundtable with Nigeria’s South-south A’ Ibom’s Gov’t

Ewaka Sam September 6, 2025

Nigeria  In a bid to accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s clean energy sector, a Rural Electrification Agency (REA), under the Nigeria’s government Federal Ministry of Power, is set to convene a strategic Roundtable in partnership with the country’s south-south Akwa Ibom State Government.  The event will take place on September 10, 2025, in Abuja, with […]

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UN Chief Guterres advocates for climate justice

Harrison Mason September 5, 2025

United Nations Before leaving Papua New Guinea, the Secretary-General highlighted the importance of climate justice and called for reforms in international financial systems to give developing nations a stronger voice. Speaking in Port Moresby, he praised Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of uninterrupted democracy amidst its diverse linguistic and geographical challenges.

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Nigeria’s Benue north Launches Digital Empowerment, Graduates Bootcamp

admin September 5, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s Benue north Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) has achieved a historic milestone by graduating the inaugural cohort of its Summer Tech Bootcamp, inaugurating a cadre of Digital Ambassadors, and unveiling the transformative “One Student, One Computer, One Skill+” initiative portal. Held in Makurdi the Benue State capital, the landmark event was

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Central Africa began road patrol with UN

Andrew Mbeki September 5, 2025

Central Africa In response to the rising number of traffic accidents, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) conducted a joint patrol with Central African internal security forces on August 27, 2025, in Bangui. This initiative aimed to enhance visibility and safety on the roads. During the patrol,

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Moroccan feminist and LGBTQ activist sentenced to prison in blasphemy case

Saad Huzaifa September 4, 2025

Morocco A Moroccan court sentenced a prominent feminist activist to two and a half years in prison and $5,000 in fines for blasphemy in a case that has alarmed human rights groups and drawn widespread attention. The presiding judge ruled late Wednesday night that Ibtissam Lachgar was guilty of violating part of Morocco’s criminal code […]

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Nigeria’s maternal mortality rates prompt urgent community initiatives

Jude Melvin Jones September 4, 2025

Nigeria In a critical response to Nigeria’s alarming maternal mortality crisis, local healthcare efforts are ramping up to save lives. With a staggering 75,000 women losing their lives to pregnancy-related complications in 2023, equating to one death every seven minutes, Nigeria has been labeled the most dangerous place in the world to give birth, according […]