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Germans and Italians want arms ban on Israel, poll shows
The National News
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Germans and Italians overwhelmingly back ending arms sales to Israel if humanitarian law is not respected in Gaza, an opinion poll suggests. The research carried out by advocacy group Eko also reveals that citizens of the two countries believe the...
South Africa leads Africa in the latest global press freedom ranking
Business Insider Africa
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June 21, 2025
In the newly released 2025 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), South Africa has been ranked as the most press-friendly country in Africa, placing 27th out of 180 countries globally, a notable jump of 11 positions from its...
Libya's Al-Khadim airbase becomes a hub for Russian arms in the Sahel
Modern Ghana
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Amid renewed relations with Libya, Russia is relying on the Al-Khadim base near Benghazi to strengthen its military presence in the Sahel region of Africa. RFI journalists were able to trace the itinerary of a Russian cargo plane from Syria to...
Knowledge Nugget: Why Global Peace Index 2025 is important for your UPSC exam
The Indian Express
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June 21, 2025
Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today.(Relevance: UPSC frequently asks questions on reports and indices. The key takeaways from these...
The Djembe Drum: A Rhythmic Journey Through Culture and Sound
Wellbeing Magazine
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June 23, 2025
The djembe drum is more than a musical instrument—it’s a powerful symbol of community, rhythm, and expression. Originating in West Africa, the djembe is renowned for its deep cultural roots and the way it brings people together through sound. With...
Invisible damage: From stratosphere to marine life, impact of ongoing wars pervasive & long-term
Down to Earth
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Amid the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe of wars in Ukraine, Palestine, Iran, Russia and Israel, a long-term threat is brewing. As the countries bomb each other, destroying lives, critical infrastructure and often, energy plants, skies across the...
Slain Wagner chief lives on as symbol of Putin’s fragility
The Times
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A few months before he died in a plane crash after his aborted mutiny against Moscow in the summer of 2023, Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner group of Russian mercenaries, laughed when asked about his attitude to death. “We will all go to...
Military junta not needed for Nigeria’s transformation – Leslie
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 22, 2025
Dr Rachel Leslie, a prominent Pan-African scholar, has said that Nigeria possesses enough natural and human resources to transform itself without resorting to military rule, urging the country to embrace visionary civilian leadership instead....
World Refugee Day: World Vision Ghana advocates empathy for refugee children
Ghana News Agency
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June 22, 2025
By Philip Tengzu Zini, (UW/R), June 22, GNA – As the world marks World Refugee Day, World Vision Ghana (WVG), a Christian humanitarian organisation, is advocating greater empathy for all refugee children, urging society to recognise their rights...
Could Anything Be More Bigoted Than Trump’s Travel Bans?
The American Prospect
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June 23, 2025
In her early nineties, my mother had emergency surgery to remove her gallbladder, which had somehow managed to flip over and begun to rot. The physician who performed the surgery—from which she recovered completely—was an Iranian immigrant. I was...
United Capital Asset Management West Africa Limited (UCAMWAL) launches two new mutual funds to empower investors in Francophone West Africa
Nairametrics
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June 20, 2025
United Capital Plc has officially commenced operations of its latest subsidiary, United Capital Asset Management West Africa Limited (UCAMWAL), with the launch of two CFA franc-denominated mutual funds: the UCAMWAL Bond Fund and the UCAMWAL...
DepEd targets K-3 learners to fix crisis
Philstar
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June 21, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) is ramping up efforts to strengthen foundational learning from Kindergarten to Grade 3 as part of its strategy to address the country’s learning crisis. Education Assistant Secretary for...
Nations Cup: Nigeria’s Rugby team storms into quarter-finals
Premium Times
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June 22, 2025
The hooves of Nigeria’s Stallions are pounding loud and clear in Mauritius. In a tournament packed with heavyweights and high drama, Nigeria’s senior men’s rugby sevens team has charged into the quarter-finals of the Africa Men’s Sevens Rugby...
World Refugee Day: Ghana, three others host 160,000 refugees and asylum seekers – EU
Joy FM
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June 22, 2025
As conflict continues to uproot communities across the Central Sahel, the European Union (EU) has announced €10 million in new funding to support forcibly displaced people and the communities hosting them in the neighbouring coastal countries of...
The world's least-safe places in 2025 amid World War III fears
Birmingham Live
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June 22, 2025
None of Ukraine, Palestine, Isreal and Russia are in the bottom three The world seems a less safe place these days with a series of high-profile conflicts. With Russia invading Ukraine, Isreal bombarding Palestine and now the US involving itself...
Global, Regional, and National Burden of Iodine Deficiency in Reproductive Women From 1990 to 2019, and Projections to 2035: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study in 2019
Dove Medical Press
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June 21, 2025
1Department of General Surgery, Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830011, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of General Surgery, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People’s...
TikToker Dylan Page earns Kenyan praise after documenting Boniface Kariuki's shooting
The Standard
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TikToker Dylan Page earns Kenyan praise after documenting Boniface Kariuki's shooting [Courtesy] Renowned British TikToker Dylan Page has earned admiration from Kenyan netizens after sharing a detailed video recounting the police shooting of...
Team Nigeria unveils squad for 23rd African Fencing Championships
Premium Times
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June 22, 2025
The Nigeria Fencing Federation has announced a 12-member squad for the 23rd African Fencing Championships, scheduled to take place at Charterhouse Lagos from 25 to 29 June. This marks only the third time the continental tournament will be hosted...
Russian drones kill at least 1 in Ukraine
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 21, 2025
Russian drones kill at least 1 in Ukraine KYIV, Ukraine -- Russian drones slammed into two Ukrainian cities, killing at least one person in nighttime attacks, authorities said Friday as a Kremlin official said he expected an announcement next week...
Sahel Juntas Pile Pressure On Foreign Mining Firms
International Business Times
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June 20, 2025
Army strongmen who have seized power in coups across Africa's Sahel region since 2020 have ramped up pressure on foreign mining companies in the name of greater control over their countries' riches. Niger's nationalisation of the local branch of...