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WATCH: Ramallah market engulfed in flames after Israeli raid

Last updated: 2 hours ago Shop owner Tayseer Manasrah reported losses of $3 million. Confrontations led to the army firing what appeared to be incendiary bombs, according to eyewitnesses. Ramallah Governor Laila Ghannam expressed outrage, as firefighters struggled to contain the inferno. Violence in the West Bank has escalated during the Gaza conflict, with Israeli raids resulting in over 500… Read More
Africa 

Sudan: ‘Noose of war’ tightens on civilians in El Fasher, UN official warns

Fighting between the Sudanese army and rival military the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have been battling for more than year, recently intensified in the North Darfur city.  Civilians are under attack from all sides and the news of reported casualties and human rights abuses are appalling, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan Clementine Nkweta-Salami said in a statement. … Read More
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Cabo Verde beats back climate change through South-South cooperation

The UN agency facilitates experts from China who share their knowledge and skills with farmers in the West African nation through a collaborative process known as South-South cooperation.*  Cabo Verde consists of 10 islands located in the central Atlantic Ocean, nine of which are inhabited.  Although the country’s name means “Green Cape” in Portuguese, it is not that green at… Read More
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Old national anthem will return Nigeria to its glorious days, says APC rep

Philip Agbese, a member of the house of representatives, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing the bill to reintroduce the old national anthem into law.   Tinubu signed the bill into law on Wednesday.   Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, Agbese, who is the deputy spokesperson of the house, said Tinubu is responsive by signing important bills into law.… Read More
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Orphanage Support: No Nigerian Has Ever Done This- COCHIN Extols Davido

The Coalition of Orphanages and Children’s Home In Nigeria has lauded Nigerian Afrobeat singer David Adeleke popularly known as Davido for his financial support to orphans and the less privileged across the country. In a letter of appreciation signed by the group’s president, Eze Njoku and posted on the singer’s X handle on 30th May, the group expressed sincere gratitude… Read More
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Gaza: Israel controls Philadelphia corridor to Egypt

The Israeli military said Wednesday it had taken control of a strategic corridor along Gaza’s border with Egypt to cut off smuggling tunnels, as it attempts to destroy the Hamas militant group in a war which is in its eighth month. Seizing the Philadelphia Corridor could complicate Israel’s relations with Egypt , which has complained about Israel’s advance toward its… Read More
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Early results in South Africa’s election put ruling ANC below 50% and short of a majority

Very early counts in South Africa’s national election put the long-ruling African National Congress at just over 42% of the vote, raising the possibility that it might lose its majority for the first time since it swept to power under Nelson Mandela at the end of apartheid in 1994. With only just over 16% of votes counted and declared, it… Read More
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‘Misplaced priority’, Nigerians react to reintroduced National anthem

The recent reintroduction of the Nigerian national anthem has sparked a wave of criticism from citizens who label the move as a “misplaced priority.” Many Nigerians expressed their discontent, arguing that the government should focus on more pressing issues such as economic instability, unemployment, and insecurity. Here are a few reactions: @kelechi_dozie wrote, “i only have one more national anthem… Read More
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Jaelen Johnston: The Rising Voice of Country Music Releases New Material and Gears Up for an Eventful Summer and Fall

Jaelen Johnston: The Rising Voice of Country Music Releases New Material and Gears Up for an Eventful Summer and Fall – Music Industry Today – EIN Presswire Trusted News Since 1995 A service for music industry professionals · Thursday, May 30, 2024 · 715,823,679 Articles · 3+ Million Readers News Monitoring and Press Release Distribution Tools News Topics Newsletters Press… Read More
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South Africa counts votes after high-stakes election

Counting began after South Africans voted Wednesday in an election seen as their country’s most important since apartheid ended 30 years ago. The election was held on one day and polls closed after 14 hours of voting at more than 23,000 stations across South Africa’s nine provinces. Officials were gearing up for counting but the final results are not expected… Read More
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