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UN Reports Record Number of Aid Workers Killed in 2023

UN Reports Record Number of Aid Workers Killed in 2023

In a sobering report released on World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations revealed that a record number of aid workers lost their lives while on duty in 2023. A staggering 280 humanitarian workers were killed worldwide, with the majority (163) meeting their demise in Gaza. However, the crisis in Sudan and South Sudan also saw a significant number of aid workers being killed, highlighting the dangers faced by humanitarians in conflict zones. Benin's Market Revamp Sparks Mixed Emotions In Benin, efforts to modernize the sprawling Tokpa market in central Cotonou have been met with mixed feelings among vendors and shoppers.…
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Senegal Achieves Technological Milestone with Launch of Inaugural Satellite

Senegal Achieves Technological Milestone with Launch of Inaugural Satellite

Senegal has reached a historic milestone with the successful launch of its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1A, from California's Vandenberg base on Friday evening. This achievement makes Senegal one of only 12 African nations to possess its own surveillance and telecommunications satellites in space. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye hailed the launch as a significant step towards Senegal's "technological sovereignty," expressing pride and gratitude to all those involved in the project. Maram Kaïré, director of Senegal's space agency, described the launch as a historic day in the country's progress, marking an important step towards becoming a space-faring nation. The nanosatellite, built by Senegalese…
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Aliko And The Enduring Legacy of Alhassan Dantata: A Pioneer in Trade and Commerce

Aliko And The Enduring Legacy of Alhassan Dantata: A Pioneer in Trade and Commerce

In the 1940s, Alhassan Dantata stood tall as the wealthiest person in West Africa, thanks to his visionary approach to trade and commerce. His innovative spirit led to the creation of the iconic Kano Groundnut Pyramids, each boasting 15,000 filled bags. But Dantata's impact went beyond his business ventures. He was also a trailblazer in banking, opening an account with the British Bank of West Africa (now First Bank Nigeria) in 1929 with an astonishing 20 camel-loads of silver coins in Kano, Nigeria. Today, Dantata's legacy continues to inspire through his great-grandson, Aliko Dangote, the world's richest black person. The…
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Ugandan TikTok Sensation Rango Tenge Tenge Arrives in Nigeria for Collaboration with Davido

Ugandan TikTok Sensation Rango Tenge Tenge Arrives in Nigeria for Collaboration with Davido

Kampala, Uganda - Rango Tenge Tenge, the popular Ugandan TikTok creator, has arrived in Nigeria after being invited by renowned Nigerian artist Davido. The exciting collaboration will feature Tenge in Davido's upcoming music video alongside the Ghêtto Kíds. Davido has offered Tenge a substantial sum of money for his appearance in the video, a testament to the Ugandan's growing influence in the entertainment industry. To ensure Tenge's safety during his stay in Nigeria, the Nigerian military has pledged to provide him with security personnel. Tenge's ultimate goal is to utilize his platform and earnings to build multiple boreholes in his…
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Karamagi Alex “Dog City” Released from CMI Detention, Recounts Harrowing Experience

Karamagi Alex “Dog City” Released from CMI Detention, Recounts Harrowing Experience

Kampala, Uganda - After nearly a week in detention at the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), Karamagi Alex, popularly known as "Dog City," has been released alongside comrades Wambi Peter from Luuka and Mwanje Ashraf from Kyadondo. According to sources, the trio was subjected to severe torture during their detention, leaving them in need of urgent medical attention. Dog City before incarceration In a disturbing display of humiliation, Dog City's signature dreadlocked hair was shaved off by his captors. The release of the three comrades has sparked a mix of emotions, with many expressing relief and solidarity. The incident has…
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