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Gaza: Pope Francis appeals for ceasefire, aid

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Pope Francis called Sunday for humanitarian aid to urgently reach Palestinians in Gaza and for Israel and Hamas to immediately accept proposals for a cease-fire and release of hostages. During his Sunday noon blessing, Francis also thanked Jordan, which this week will host an international humanitarian aid conference for Palestinians. “I encourage the international community to act urgently, with all… Read More
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Haiti’s new leader faces health scare

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Haiti’s newly selected prime minister, Garry Conille, was hospitalised late Saturday in the capital of Port-au-Prince just days after arriving in the country, the government said. It wasn’t immediately known why Conille was hospitalised. The office of the prime minister said in a statement that Conille was feeling slightly unwell “following a week of intense activities.” It did not provide… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Temi Otedola is L’Oréal Paris’ first Nigerian Digital Ambassador

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Temi Otedola secured an ambassadorial deal less than a month after her older sister, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, was appointed King’s Trust International Ambassador to the British monarch, King Charles III. Temi, daughter of Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola, was appointed the first-ever Nigerian Digital Brand Ambassador for L’Oréal Paris makeup. Following her appointment, she joins the ranks of Kendall… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Singer, Flavour Lays Father to Rest

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Popular Nigerian high-life singer, Chinedu Okoli, professionally known as Flavour N’abania, has bid his final goodbyes to his late father, Benjamin Onyemaechi Okoli in Umunze, Anambra state. In an Instagram post on Saturday, 8 June, the music icon shared a video captioning it, “O RUO N’OMUME. KA ANYI DUO ODOGWU IJE Translated to mean; “The time has come. Let us… Read More
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Many leaders are more interested in power than helping end conflict, UN humanitarian chief says

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Leaders in many conflict areas are more interested in power and political rivalries than in listening to the needs of their people, improving their lives and ending the fighting, the United Nations humanitarian chief told The Associated Press. In an interview Wednesday, Martin Griffiths said humanitarian workers in conflict-torn countries see the consequences of this failure every day when they… Read More
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Gaza faces water crisis as Israel targets wells and pipelines

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In the Jabaliya refugee camp, families line up for hours under the sun, in front of water barrels waiting to fill up their buckets and containers with water. Every single drop is precious and is carefully rationed. Gaza’s entire potable water infrastructure has almost all been destroyed by Israel. “There is no water or food. Our children died of dehydration.… Read More
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Tems Tells Apple Music About Her Song, “Me & U”

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Tems For Apple Music Africa Now Radio This Week’s Episode Features a Special Spotlight on Tems, and the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week! Cover StarThis week, Nigerian superstar singer-songwriter Tems joins Africa Now Radio to share an exclusive look into her debut album, ‘Born in the Wild.’ “‘Born in the Wild’ is a story of transformation from a cocoon… Read More
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South African opposition parties begin talks on the ANC’s unity plan

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South Africa’s opposition parties have started talks aimed at considering the ruling African National Congress’ offer to become part of a government of national unity. The meeting which started on Friday, June 7 is expected to continue to next week. ANC failed to secure a majority in last week’s highly contested election, but some opposition parties are already rejecting the… Read More
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