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The scourge of child labor in Africa remains a major concern, despite various international and local efforts to eradicate it. In West Africa, for example, children are often found in cocoa fields in Ivory Coast, while in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, they are sometimes involved in dangerous mining for precious minerals. These…
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For years, Nigeria has faced significant security threats from terrorist groups and armed bandit gangs, which are rampant in various regions. This chronic insecurity has led to regular clashes between these groups and the armed forces. In this context, Operation Whirl Punch, carried out by the Nigerian military, represents a robust response to the growing…
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Melinda Gates, former wife of the renowned technology tycoon Bill Gates, has announced her departure from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a decision that marks the end of an era for one of the world’s most influential philanthropic organizations.
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In an announcement that has sparked waves of debate and concern, a senior minister in the United Kingdom revealed on Tuesday that the country intends to deport nearly 6,000 migrants to Rwanda during the current year. This decision comes shortly after the British government outlined a new deportation plan aimed at deterring arrivals of migrants…
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For several years, cooperation between Russia and the Central African Republic (CAR) in the defense sector has been intensifying, providing Central African officers with the opportunity to benefit from high-quality training. This collaboration, recently highlighted by the CAR Minister of Defense, Claude Rameaux Bireau, in an interview with a Russian television channel, demonstrates the commitment…
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In countries like Germany, the United Kingdom, or Belgium, Nestlé products for children, such as baby cereals like Cérélac, are touted for their absence of added sugar. A standard that reassures parents concerned about their toddlers’ nutrition. However, a recent investigation conducted by the Swiss organization Public Eye in collaboration with the International Baby Food…
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SpaceX reaches a new historic milestone by reusing the same rocket booster for the 20th time, thus establishing an unprecedented record in the space industry. This milestone, marked by the flight of the Falcon 9 booster, is a testament to the audacity and ingenuity of the company founded by Elon Musk.
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Recent waves of mass kidnappings in Nigeria have raised serious concerns within the United Nations, which called on Friday for thorough investigations to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. These kidnappings, which have affected hundreds of children and others, have been carried out by criminal gangs primarily operating in the northwest of the…
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The attempt by Ramon Abbas, also known as Hushpuppi, to reduce his 11-year prison sentence encountered a major obstacle with the rejection of his request by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Los Angeles, United States. Despite his arguments asserting his good behavior in detention, the Court upheld his initial sentence.
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A new tragedy has struck the northern region of Nigeria, as military sources report a deadly ambush carried out by militants from the Boko Haram faction, supported by the Islamic State, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād in Borno State. The attack occurred along the Fulka…