Benin: Former President Boni Yayi rules out return to power
Speculation was rife in Benin that Yayi, who served as president between 2006 and 2016 was considering a run for the presidencySourced from Africanews
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Month: September 2025
Nigerian content creator Odunwire receives VIP nod for PUBG Africa cup finals
Adeeyo Odunayo, Nigerian gaming content creator, popularly known … continues to gain traction in Nigeria and across Africa, with creators … CODM, signalling an interest in music while maintaining his focus on … Sourced From Nigerian Music
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Security Council to meet following Russia’s violation of Polish airspace, as concern mounts over drone warfare
The UN Security Council is set to meet in an emergency session Friday afternoon (New York time) to discuss the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones, amid concerns that the conflict in Ukraine could spill over into the wider region. Source UN News
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Afghanistan: Lifesaving services cut as Taliban bars women aid workers
The ongoing humanitarian response to the devastating Afghanistan earthquake disaster continued on Friday, although essential services have been cut for operational reasons following reinforced Taliban restrictions on women working with the UN, the global body said. Source UN News
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WHO, ITU, WIPO showcase a new report on AI use in traditional medicine
Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a transformative era for traditional medicine, one where centuries-old healing systems are enhanced by cutting-edge technologies to deliver more safe, personalized, effective, and accessible care. At the AI for Good Global Summit, the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released a new technical brief,…
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All Africans can now travel with free visas to Burkina Faso, says government
Burkina Faso’s authorities have taken a step towards making the country more accessible for international travellers, abolishing fees for visas for all African citizens on 11 September.Sourced from Africanews
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‘Deadly floods’ displace over 100,000 in South Sudan
Over 100,000 people in South Sudan have been displaced by what the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has called “new deadly floods.” UN Africa News
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UN warns of escalation risk after large-scale Russian drone incursion into Poland
Reports that Russian drones crossed deep into Polish territory and were shot down by NATO allies highlight the growing regional risks of the war in Ukraine, UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo told ambassadors in the Security Council on Friday. Source UN News
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DPR Korea: UN report finds human rights situation still dire, a decade on
The death penalty in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is “more widely allowed by law and implemented in practice” than a decade ago, said a senior UN human rights official on Friday. Source UN News
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Nepal appoints first woman prime minister, as UN expresses solidarity amid crisis
UN agencies in Nepal welcomed the appointment of Sushila Karki as interim prime minister on Friday, as the country reels from a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests that left more than 50 dead, widespread destruction and forced the resignation of her predecessor. Source UN News
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