UK begins detaining migrants set to be deported to Rwanda
The government announced on Wednesday, marking a significant step in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s immigration strategy.Sourced from Africanews
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Gaza protests: UN rights chief flags ‘disproportionate’ police action on US campuses
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday said he was troubled by “a series of heavy-handed steps” taken by some universities in the United States to disperse and dismantle Gaza war protests. Source UN News
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Nigerians pick sides as Wizkid and Davido clash online
The rivalry between these two afrobeat superstars, each commanding millions of followers globally, has divided Nigerian music enthusiasts into fervent camps: “Team Wizkid” or “Team Davido”.Sourced from Africanews
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Withdrawal limits as Zimbabwe releases new currency
The highest denomination of the new currency, known as Zimbabwe Gold or ZiG, will be the 200 ZiG note, valued at approximately $15.Sourced from Africanews
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UN expresses solidarity with Kenya following deadly floods
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated the UN’s continued commitment to Kenya in the wake of deadly floods caused by weeks of heavy rains that continue to affect the region. UN Africa News
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Gaza at ‘most dangerous’ stage amid huge unexploded weapons risk, warns demining expert
The head of UN peacekeeping and demining reiterated calls on Monday for a ceasefire in Gaza as a first step to returning the war-ravaged enclave to some normality, while mine clearance experts warned that the Strip is now at its “most dangerous period”. UN Africa News
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Faces of Multi-dimensional Poverty in Nigeria, By Dr. Uche Akunebu
… memory of that concert organised by Bob Geldof, lead singer of the … the big names in the Nigerian music industry, such as Don jazzy … organising a live music concert to raise financial aid for Nigeria and its … Sourced From Nigerian Music
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Togo’s parliamentary election tests proposal to prolong dynasty’s rule
Voters in Togo headed to the polls on Monday for parliamentary elections that test support for a proposed new constitution that would scrap presidential elections and give lawmakers the power to choose the president.Sourced from Africanews
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Nigerian music industry has never been peaceful since I joined – Davido
… singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that the Nigerian music … music industry. On his X handle on Sunday, the singer … his colleagues in the music industry are ganging up … his entry into the Nigerian music industry with ‘Back When … Sourced From Nigerian Music
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Ukraine: Civilians killed and injured as attacks on power and rail systems intensify
An increase in civilian casualties caused by intensifying attacks from the Russian armed forces against Ukraine’s electric power infrastructure and railway system calls for concern, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) said on Monday. Source UN News
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